What should I be should I be doing in the event that my 10yr old son is hit by a sheriff truck in a cross walk?

Get a lawyer immediately. You only have 6 months to get started against the sheriff dept.

I need to know what charges are likely, do I go to the media, how do I protect myself from retaliation or another assault?

This sounds like nonsense. She is of course at fault and you should of course go after her. The police and your insurance co. need to know.

Friend hit by a major franchise pizza delivery driver. He was moderately hurt. The driver had let his personal insurance lapse

I'd go after the restaurant if I rep'ed this person.

Get an accounting for the money and ask the lawyer to cut their fee.

You need a good attorney. It's not too late, act fast.

Sue him in small claims or in superior court.

Medical Malpractice Claim?

You need a lawyer, who can hire a doctor to look at the records. Not a slam dunk.

I do these cases--even have an expert in NoCal that works with me. Number one thing: GET PHOTOS. Then, contact a lawyer. You have serious injuries...

See a doctor and start looking for a lawyer. Hope you got pictures of the bread rack. All the best.

Due to a mistake in surgery, I have permanent pain and suffering from nerve damage and I want to know if this is malpractice?

You may have waited too long. What was the mistake?