I had my shoulder replaced and now I have nerve damage . am I able to collect damages?

You are only able to collect damages if the doctor committed malpractice. A bad result is not necessarily malpractice. You need to see an...

Hi,If a lawyer has been handling your case for over a year and a half,can they drop your case w/out giving you an answer.

It is a two way street. You can fire your lawyer at anytime and he can drop the case. Your best bet under your circumstances is to simply find a...

Most of the Medicaid liens I negotiate with in the St louis area take anywhere from a week or two to over a month. A lot depends on the amount, and...

Wrongful death in Arkansas but victim lived in Texas and driver lives in Indiana

If the accident happened in Arkansas that is the proper venue. You do have diversity jurisdiction, so the case can be file in Federal Court. You...

I want to sue/litigate my former wife for slander, libel and hardship due to false police charges resulting in me not working?

If someone used your ID fraudulently you should file a police report and have them investigate. If you were found not guilty I am not sure why you...

Are wrongful death suits public or private? I cannot find my family's claim anywhere.

It would public and you should be able to find if you know what county it is in. As another lawyer suggested if the driver or other party was out...

I've had 4 surgeries on my wrist. Now I find out the doctor put a joint implant in that was recalled and expired.

I think it would be worth your time to discuss with a medical malpractice/products liability attorney.

In small claims court, should I list the driver that caused an accident and also include the insurance company as well?

The driver and if you are successful the other driver can have his insurance company pay any judgment. A word of advice, once you win in small...

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Incorrect diagnosis and prescription from doctor caused permanent respiratory/lung damage to patient for 9 months.

Your facts and question is unclear. You can't have permanent damage that goes away after 9 months. If it is a permanent condition, then you should...

As you have heard, intentional acts are not generally insurable. I have heard that there are some policies that insure libel and slander under very...