No response from attorney and no further treatments

It can take months to settle a case. The length of time you describe is not surprising. You are entitled to communication from your attorney. ...

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How do I speak directly to the claims adjuster and request the max amount for my accident?

You speaking to the claims adjuster and getting the maximum for your settlement are mutually exclusive. Pick one or the other. If it's the latter,...

Slip and fall, property damage, elder abuse, special needs trust attorney needed

There are many able attorneys who could advise your parents, on this site and elsewhere. No attorney here can offer to do so. If is against the...

What can I do for my father who was left with a leg gushing blood and the inability to make it to work tomorrow?

You;'ve done an excellent job so far. All that's left to do is contact a PI attorney. You have 6 months to file a Tort Claim with the responsible...

Should she listen to them and settle the case? Should she push for trial? Is there anyone that could help her?

Do not listen to attorneys who say that 40% fee is too high. That is a standard contingency fee is California when the case approaches trial. Ars...

What can be done to change the birth certificate? And can any legal charges be filed against the hospital?

You are way past any applicable statute of limitations, even if there was a claim against the hospital, which I doubt. It may be possible to amend...

I was involved in a hit and run. what do I do? I want more than just the damages to my car fixed.

The police will likely find the driver and you will have a defendant. If for any reason, the police cannot do so, you would need to rely upon UIM...

If an injured individual asks for the policy amount, and insurance does not settle with them, am I then liable for damages?

Whether you or the insurer is responsible for an excess judgment depends on a multitude of factors, all of which evaluate whether the insurer's...

Is General Negligence the same as Gross Negligence

No, they are not the same. However, you would ordinarily only need to show general negligence against a property owner in order to recover. The...

Can my medical records from prior accident allowed in personal injury case?

Yes. Pre-existing injuries are a great defense to causation in your current case. On the other hand, your attorney can argue that you were an egg...