My dog bit someone over a year ago and I paid her bills, can they still take legal action

If you obtained a release from any and all past or future liability for the bite, you should be alright if it was properly done, hopefully by an...

Medical malpractice-patient-lives in Virginia, and doctor/surgery in Tennessee. Which statute of limitations apply,where to file

Tennessee has a one year statute of limitation. You should seek the advice of a local malpractice attorney as soon as possible. I'm not sure what...

If I am being served and have no means of paying for the judgement that might happen, can I go to jail?

Generally civil judgments once obtained by an attorney will go through a process of garnishment and/or attachment of property. If you are married...

My son was tased to death by sheriffs, I brought on a lawsuit. If I settle out of court for 124,000 will I lose my medicaid?

I am sorry for your loss. If the money is paid to you, there is a good likelihood you will lose your benefits. Special needs trusts are very...

Is there anything i can do regarding an intrascalene nerve block that caused nerve damage

My colleagues have given you the same advice I would be giving you..... retain a local malpractice attorney to obtain your records to have them...

I don't know if it is illegal, but I question the ethics of the practitioner. I don't know whether it is malpractice, but you may want to discuss...

Colonoscopy led to extreme pain. Doctor misdiagnosed me for 10 days. ER found abscess resulting in emergency surgery.

I am not sure why you cannot return to work after the surgery, unless it is very recent. Bottom line is if you do not have any permanent injury it...

Pro-MICRA folks are always saying that we need MICRA because of all the "frivolous" malpractice lawsuits. Do they exist?

I would contact the different State Trial Lawyer Associations, and look at your States Insurance reports to show how much money the insurance...

Is it malpractice to OK a patient's driving a car on 3 opiates & medical weed because of the length of time on the combination?

There is a legal issue called causation. If you are trying to blame the doctor for your accident, you may have a serious causation problem. On your...

If I am injured due to trying to escape a fire started in my apartment building from a fall, suffer smoke inhalation,

As the other attorneys have pointed out, there are more questions than answers. If you can supply more facts, you may get better answers regarding...