What happens if defendant doesn't show for trial, in civil injury case but lawyer does?

Presumably, the lawyer will have a really great reason for why the defendant is not present and should not be held in default.

They can be reappointed by the Chief Judge. I assume that is the case.

That’s a reasonable assumption that it would be a one day affair, but there is little certainty with trials, what time they start and finish, and...

It varies from judge to judge. It also depends on the complexity of the case.

Is a doctor required to be present during labor?

What you describe may or may not be malpractice but the only way to determine is to have an expert review the records. However, even if this...

Can my husband submit an affiliated with answers submitting to a summons?

What you describe would best be presented in a motion to be dismissed from the lawsuit.

You will ideally want one licensed in Indiana, since that is where the lawsuit would have to be filed if needed. While an Illinois lawyer can...

Chiropractor made my pain worse?

Chiropractic malpractice cases are often difficult to prove and they often are pointless since many chiropractors are not insured. Further, in...

Dentist incompetent. Recover costs?

There’s no way to know if this treatment was below the standard of care without a review of records by an expert. Talk to a lawyer for a free...

My husband recently was injured trying to jump out of his brothers car.

Well, your husband should consult with a lawyer. Key issues will be whether your husband was comparatively, or mostly, negligent for jumping out...