Who shares settlement by Missouri law when unlawful death suit is filed by surviving adult child?

Any wrongful death settlement has to be approved by the court. It is not mandatory that all members of the class entitled to money from the...

Can I fire my personal injury lawyer?

Workers' compensation is different than when you get hurt on the highway. There are maximums and your settlement is based on your wage rate and...

Not sure what your question is BUT if you had permission to drive the vehicle and were not excluded on the policy, the pole repair should be...

When there is a unlawful death can a person who is not legally the victim's son partake in the suit?

The court has to approve the wrongful death settlement, and is empowered to determine paternity as well--I argued the case in the Missouri Supreme...

Have 4 owi in Michigan served 2 years in prison for owi have new felony charges in another state?

Only if they drew blood, which you should assume they did if you got any treatment and were unconscious.

Is there any law that would prevent my lawyer from signing a piece of paper in order to get a pre settlement advance in Missouri

Attorneys in Missouri are not allowed to participate in contingent, non-recourse loans for injury cases.

Do I have any recourse with an attorney who deceived me??

If the medical bills were a lien from the provider, the attorney is obligated to pay them. Not clear from your question as to what the 350 was for...

Impossible to know if you need an attorney without knowing your background, but consider these two facts: injury victims with an attorney get 2-5...

I was in an accident being run of the road i havent been to the doctor yet its been 18 days they say 100% his fault but what to

First, seek medical attention, second, hire an experienced attorney. If you can't do the first because you don't have health insurance, contact an...

What are the exact steps I can take to remedy my situation without an attorney?

When you fail to appear for a hearing or trial, you are in default. If it was small claims, you have 10 days to appeal. You have a year to set a...