My son was circumcised so badly that the procedure needs to be done again. Do I have any grounds to sue.

Medical malpractice claims are governed by state law so only a lawyer in your state can give you a definitive answer. However, as a general rule,...

I have a tough question about coverage

If the other party was at fault and the other party has liability insurance, their insurance company will have to pay for the car repair.

I discuss some of the issues that often come up in slip and fall claims in my website link below.

Are attorneys responsible for paying doctors if agreed to by client?

It is not ethical for an attorney to deduct payments to doctors from a settlement and then pocket the money that should go to the doctors. Some...

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Sorry to hear about your husband's death. Most banks, credit unions etc. will not rent a safety deposit box to a person unless that person has an...

Could I sue my pediatric neurologist due to a delayed diagnosis?

You haven't said how seriously you were hurt by the delay in diagnosis. Medical malpractice cases are very expensive to pursue. However, medical...

Wills & Beneficiaries

Mr. Balkwill's answer is excellent. There are some things you may be able to investigate yourself. For example, do you know what financial assets...

My ex is writing his docs and using his attorney's fax machine to communicate with my attorney. Is that legal?

It sounds like your ex's lawyer is just sending his client's demands on to your lawyer. That is often done and not by itself an ethical violation.

If I'm filing a lawsuit against my employer, a school district, what kind of lawyer should I use?

There are lawyers who specialize in representing employees against employers. However, depending on the facts you may find that you can only obtain...

What can I do if my attorney won't answer my calls or emails and hasn't finished his job?

If you decide to go with another attorney, the State Bar of California has a fee dispute mechanism you can file with to try to get your money back.