Ccan a lawyer take a fee out of a lein

My take is that the lawyers who answered before me are probably correct. If, for example, your retainer allows your attorney to take 1/3, that...

The answer for who is at fault depends on who tells the better version of the facts. Generally all drivers have a "duty of care" to drive...

You can ask for a second opinion as to possible further treatment. I certainly understand your situation, as I know that back problems are a major...

Purely a judgment call on your part. As a college student, presumably you're looking forward to a decent paying job in the future. A judgment...

Slander and defamation

It sounds like (and please correct me if I'm wrong), these taunts in texts and emails you've been subjected to have come in the workplace. (You...

What should I do if my workers comp claim is found closed because bosses tried to cover up a job accident.and I had left it open

I would immediately address this with competent local workers' comp. counsel in your area.

Can this be considered slander?

Let me start by noting that I'm not admitted in VA (only in CA), so I cannot speak specifically to the law in your area. But, in general, all...

Second member will not give insurance statement.

Mr. Regar gave it to you straight; it's a lousy situation, but there's not a whole lot you can do to "force" the other driver to cooperate with his...

I would agree with the other attorneys who posted answers here. Without assessing the whole facts here (which, quite frankly is not really...

I saw a psychiatrist for an IME required for a WC claim. A "mystery" woman was present I was told to ignore. HIPPA violation?

If you had/have counsel for the workers' comp. case, you should address that question to him/her. That said, provided the "mystery woman" was a...