I agree with the prior answer. You lack sufficient injuries / damages to support a medical malpractice claim.

I agree with the prior answers. You have no injuries so no damages to support any legal claims.

Maybe. Discuss with your criminal defense lawyer and post nothing further on public websites.

As a general rule, SS benefits cannot be garnish to satisfy debts. Exceptions exist for things like taxes and child support.

You will not be forced to file for early retirement and accept the lower benefit payment.

You can only obtain power of attorney if the person grants you that authority and retains the mental capacity to do so. Otherwise, you may need to...

I agree with Ms. Schaefer. It is not your job to find a successor payee. This link explains further: https://secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0200504100

No. Only a licensed attorney can represent someone other than themselves.

Never talk to the police without an attorney by your side.

Extremely disturbing but, since there were no injuries, the value of the claim is the cost of the meal. You should report this to your state or...