Not a whole lot to add to Attorney's Chen's excellent response.

My wife and I were rear ended by a truck we were driving a nissan altima how much is a ball park figure for settlement?

It would be difficult and perhaps not appropriate to second guess your attorney, particularly since he has the file and knows the facts in detail. ...

Attorney Chen has provided an excellent response. I agree that CCP 96 cannot be used in unlimited jurisdiction cases. CCP 96 is found under...

I was eating a patty melt in a restaurant and when I bit down into the sandwich I broke the bridge in my mouth.

Based on Mr.Palmer's response and the comments, it sounds like you have a game plan. Good luck.

Should I try to settle or go to small claims court?

I agree that summons is not the same as a judgment. The summons and complaint indicate you are being sued. The trial has not taken place, and...

My dad was killed in a motorcycle accident this wk. It looks like the driver who hit him has a maximum of $25,000 in insurance.

Mr. Trachtenberg has provided an excellent and thorough response. As mentioned, you or your attorney should carefully investigate all potential...

What options do a client have when there counsel is hold monies owed and agreed to pay is not corresponding nor paying the money

Your post does not indicate how long it has been since settlement funds have been received by your counsel and deposited into the client trust...

If an attorney ask you to sign an authorization form to stipulate your personal injury claim without duress, What does that mean

I agree you need to provide more information. My speculation is that the form or release may contain language stating that you have read and...

Trial Combative Attorney

"Combative" is simply a characterization. It is hard to tell what will happen if the attorney continues to be "combative." To large extent it...

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How to file a personal injury lawsuit (PTSD) in federal court? What are the requirements etc? I live in North Carolina.

Previous responses are correct. Federal courts are courts of limited jurisdiction. You can file a suit in the federal court only if there is...