In personal injury matters, how often does the Defendant's attorney usually update the insurance company providing coverage?

Simply stated yes. Unfortunately even know the lawyer represents the insured, he is really beholden to the insurance company.

As a continuing condition precedent. as physician I signed a contract with the hospital in May with the effective date of July 1

I would not say you have no recourse. It all depends on the language in the contract, and whether it is signed. There are also several equitable...

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A defendant should always put any potential insurer who may provide coverage on notice or risk waiving the right to do so later. And yes a...

My son entered into a verbal contract to build a guitar for his former teacher when he was under 18.

First, if your son was under 18 when he entered into this contract it is unenforceable as a minor cannot enter into a contract. As such, since the...

Is it possible to sue for damages after a settlement has been reached in a breech of contract dispute?

First, if the amount of the check is the same as the email, and in the email you stated that you would accept that payment as full settlement of...

I was awarded funds were i receaved partial payment . medicare issued a lien against the rest of the funds . How do I lift lien

Have you spoke with your attorney regarding this issue? If not you should start there. Second I am not sure how the medicare lien affects your...

Does a release of all claims between an private entity and an individual also relase the entity of claims from subrogation?

As it relates to your ability to file a claim against your own policy, that would be a violation of your policy terms. Even if you did file a...

I was in a rear ended car accident today. the other driver was cited. i went to the ER for neck and back pain.

See a physician or chiropractor, that is your first priority. Second you may want to consider hiring a lawyer who practices in personal injury as...

Can my lawyer bind me to arbitration if I try to sue him?

Typically yes, however as the arbitration clause is contractual in nature, both parties can always agree to waive arbitration and pursue the matter...

No you need to specifically initiate an action foreclosing on the mechanic's lien. you would also have to obtain a litigation title report so you...