Who is liable if my insurance company is suing me for medical payments after a car accident?

If your lawyer was on notice of the lien, s/he should have resolved this. Your lawyer should deal with this issue and get your carrier to walk...

I have a personal injury claim that's one year old. Can I get a new attorney?

Yes, you can always fire your old attorney and get a new one

I was in an auto accident in 2009 and am still suffering medical issues and pain. Can I still file a lawsuit?

Unless you were a minor at the time of the accident, you are time barred from filing suit under the 2 year statute

The time to make an Underinsured Motorist (UM) claim is different from the 2 year deadline for an Uninsured Motorist (UM) claim. You don't even...

Do i need an attorney ? A car hit me when i was riding my bicycle on a city street.

It sounds like your injuries, bills and wage loss exceed the small claims limit of $7500. So you should consult with a lawyer.

This is probably not a good case.

The fee agreement controls. Many lawyers including me take costs after fees.

Where do I file an auto claim against the LA County? I accidentally filed claim against CA State instead.

File a Petition For Late Claim-- if agency denies, court would likely grant it.

Can the defendant in a personal injury matter file for trial setting preference in a case that involves a minor plaintiff?

Yes, see CCP 36. If the defendant has a life threatening illness, s/he can move for preference.

Unless the defect is really major, you will have an uphill battle (no pun intended). Note time limits stated by the others who responded.