As a general rule, your attorney can bind you to a settlement. In your question, you said that you allowed your attorney to accept the offer. You...

You said in your description that you have "great insurance." I hope that means you have high limits for uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage....

It sounds like you have decided to resolve your case without hiring a lawyer, but you want a lawyer on AVVO to provide free advice about what your...

Generally, the best time to negotiate a subrogation lien is before the settlement is finalized. However, you should not assume that the claimed...

The answer is that it depends. There are situations where the law requires you to sue all defendants in one lawsuit. There are other fact patterns...

It wasn't clear from your question who issued the check. Was the check from your lawyer's bank account or was it from the defendant or the...

Who is an interested party under Missouri Wrongful Death distribution settlement law?

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your late husband's children are all members of the group entitled to recover for his wrongful death. I...

It is always a good idea to keep your attorney informed about your preferences about settling or going to trial. You didn't provide any details...

If you don’t like the way the police are treating you now, it is hard to imagine a worse idea than putting that sticker on your car. Why do you...

You are very fortunate. You could be in jail. Did you have a question for the criminal law attorneys on Avvo? If you do, it isn't clear what...