My dogs got in a fight with neighbor dog. Neighbor tried to stop it by kicking my dog and got bit. Am I responsible?

Provocation would be a defense but it is unclear whether that would apply under the circumstances. If you're being sued, turn the claim over to...

Can I reopen A wrongful death settlement in Louisiana state prison after 4 years? My attorney didn't want to go to trial.

In my opinion you will be unable to re-open the settlement.

Botched my first surgery and they want to go in again, should I let them? Kidney stone.

This is not a legal question but, instead, is one that can only be addressed by a doctor.

A person gets a retroactive check from disability, can the lawyer keep the check in an account for awhile before disbursing?

This strikes me as unusual. Ordinarily the SS pays the claimant directly and also pays the lawyer directly.

I agree with Attorney Kalish. So long as her only income is the SS money, she cannot be collected upon. Use that fact as a hammer to negotiate a...

What does this mean?

It seems likely but there is no way to be certain until you receive the written notice of decision.

If I'm ordered to pay child support can my SSDI (my only income) be garnished?

SSDI money can be garnished to pay child support.

Will you lose your SSI benefit if you receive money from a lawsuit?

I agree with Attorney Cain. I will add that if your sister is receiving something other than SSI, such as retirement or widow's benefits, then a...

My friend is on disability but considering being a sub-contracted driver. Can a hold harmless notarized statement hurt him?

Your question is unclear to me. A hold harmless while on disability is not the issue. WORKING while on disability is an issue. Some work is...

Can an attorney call me ? my situation and case is bizarre and difficult to explain. So even the question to ask is difficul

This does not appear to be a disability related issue. Lawyers are not allowed to simply call you. Instead, use the Avvo "find a lawyer" tool and...