What can we do about an attorney who has had our personal injury case for 5 years and not closed it or communicated with us?

If it has really been five years, your case should be over by now. Something is fishy. You need to consult with a new lawyer to get some answers.

If you truly do not want to be part of the case, you can hire a lawyer to help you opt out of the litigation altogether. If you don't, under...

General damages are often the most significant part of a personal injury case. There is no tried and true way to calculate them, but shoulder...

My mom was in a head on vehicle collision, should she file a lawsuit for damages, expenses, medical, time off work, etc?

I think your mom would be well-served by talking to a qualified personal injury lawyer. The consultations are typically free, and she can get a...

Can i sue a nursing home for disregarding doctors discharge orders?

The short answer is maybe. Nursing home staff must follow the physicians' orders. If there was an order for your wife to be up and out of bed, and...

Can't go to work after car accident

It depends on how long you are expected to be disabled. In most cases, the answer is no. I think you would be well-served to consult with a...

When is it a good time to find another Personal Injury Attorney after you hired one?

If you hired an attorney, he/she should be advising and taking action. The questions you've raised are common ones. If you're not getting the...

Is a medical incident report public record??

Incident reports are generally not available to the public. Certain unusual incidents must be reported to the Department of Public Health, and, if...

Car accident. Head laceration. Two broken ribs. Sprained ACL and sprained meniscus. Head on collision into a street light.

Yes, the offer does seem low, especially if your medical bills are legitimately $40K. It's almost impossible to adequately value the case without...

Serious accident and how to handle it

Your wife has a good case. As others have said, don't try to handle this one yourself. If it's established that the used car lot is the owner of...