To determine the location of an attorney contact the state bar. Many states allow you to search their websites for status.

It depends on the nature of the contact, and other factors. Consult with experienced debt collection defense attorneys in the state where...

They can sue. If they get a judgment they can get a percentage of your wages by garnishment. The government benefits are exempt from...

A charge-off is an internal accounting; it does not wipe out the debt. —

Look into a motion to set aside the judgment for failure to lawfully serve the lawsuit.

Consult with personal injury attorneys in your state. Use the Avvo search tool to find an attorney. https://www.avvo.com/find-a-lawyer

Hire an attorney to negotiate the debts, much more effective. And consider bankruptcy.

Yes, if it was malpractice. Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor...

Another doctor would need to determine if the doctors acted below the standard of care. There is not likely any requirement they show you on...

No it is not res ipsa loquitur. An expert would still be required.