Difficult case in my opinion for at least two reasons. First, your description of events makes it seem that you knocked the pan off the table onto...

I commend you for your honesty. However, I seriously doubt you would face any criminal charges or face jail time. Were you to make an appointment...

That is a very lengthy narrative but I do not see a question. If you have a lawyer discuss your concerns with them. If not, I suggest retaining...

The friend's homeowners insurance policy may have "med pay" coverage which will pay something (usually $1000 but I've seen as much as $10,000)...

Sue for what exactly? Were you harmed in some way? Did you require medical care? If not, you have no damages beyond the cost of a meal.

Like many things in the law the answer is "it depends." How much income will be reported? Are you on SSI, SSDI or retirement?

No you do not sue them what you do is file a Request for Reconsideration and fast. If filed within 10 days of that notice you can tell them you...

Yes. I suggest your friend stop communication with the insurance company and hire a good workers compensation attorney like yesterday.

You will receive the higher of the two benefit payments but not the combined value of both. And if your wife was truly on SSI there would not be...

I am unaware of any federal programs that would offer such assistance. Medicare yes but otherwise not. Perhaps your state can provide some help.