Medical malpractice question answered and I appreciate it. Can we file a ''small claims'' against the ER doctor and Hospital?

Please meet with a medical malpractice attorney before you conclude that recovery is impossible. This is not a small claim! This needs individual...

How do we do a written consent for custodial parent to leave state with non custodial parents permission?

You need a written agreement. While you don’t absolutely need and attorney to help with this, if you can swing it you might ask an attorney to...

If a client wants his file from his lawyer, is the client required to pay for it? Doesn't the file belong to the client?

I direct your attention to the California Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 3-700 Termination of Employment (D) Papers, Property, and Fees. A...

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TITLE: Is California 90 day malpractice notice still required if arbitration only action available?

You realize that med-mal cases can be tricky, right? If you want the 90 day notice to toll the statute, you need to SERVE it before the deadline...

Change of visitation with siblings.

A bond with family members and siblings is certainly a consideration that the judge will take into account when deciding what is in the best...

How can I protect my home from Divorce?

You do need an attorney to help you to draft a settlement agreement that will “do its best” to protect you. This is fairly straight forward for...

If a doctor prescribes large doses of narcotics for a number of years and the patient dies, does the doctor have any liability?

The short answer to this question is MAYBE. It depends on a lot of things and boils down to whether or not the drugs prescribed were medically...

My daughter has a 7 yr old girl and is separated from the father, They have joint custody

It is true that mom’s failure to comply with court orders may result in a call to the police. However, dad being “on meth” may not put him in good...

My mother's thyroid was removed without her consent, about 27 years ago. Now she suffers from it. Is there anything we can do?

Probably not. The statute of limitations (“deadline”) on medical malpractice claims varies, but for adults it is generally no longer than three...

My dad's ex girlfriend from when I was 17 is sueing me and my husband for supposedly being hackers.

I cannot help you to defend this lawsuit by an answer on Avvo. BUT, I can suggest that you see a bankruptcy attorney. If you can barely make your...