As a current medical student, what should I do to to become a JD/MD, specifically a medical malpractice attorney?

If you are sure you want to be a medical malpractice attorney instead of a doctor, it would probably be best to go straight into law school after...

Why should I hire a lawyer???

I think you want to know if the money you will have to pay a lawyer will be worth it in terms of getting a better outcome than if you went into...

Judge being biased

There is always the possibility of an appeal after the trial court gives judgment. However, some things are easier to appeal than others and it...

Saving money is important so attorneys often represent close family members. However, there is one important potential problem. If, in your...

Can a lawfirm charge their client 50 percent of a settlement?

I am writing to answer your question about whether a law firm can take 50% of a settlement. First, you have to know what part of the 50% is a fee...

What is the state law in Nevada - who's fault is it if someone back out of a parking space and hits a vehicle that was driving

Ultimately it is a question for the fact finder: either jury or judge. The answer depends on which driver was careless or more careless. In Nevada...

Should we get a lawyer and sue for big money?

As a general rule you cannot sue someone else's insurance company for treating you badly when you make a claim. However, a Wisconsin lawyer can...

I need legal counsel concerning a trip and fall accident that just happened 20 minutes ago. i am in long beach californai

From your description it seems like your friend was negligent for the wood and negligent for the railing condition if your friend owned the house;...

Injury at store

Unless your ankle injury is trivial I would hire a lawyer. The store might not be liable for the action of the thief or whoever shot him, but...

If both parties in an accident are from Virginia and the accident occured in Florida where is the juridiction for this claim?

As a general rule, an accident victim can sue either in the state in which the accident occurred or in the state in which the defendant resides....