I am 45 years old and at this point.. very confused at what just happened to me and my sister . America?

You need criminal defense counsel; though there may be some sort of medical case, your first priority sounds like dealing with the criminal charges.

How long do I have before I can't file a malpractice lawsuit in Washington state.

You have three years from the act you complain of, or one year from the date when you ":knew or in the exercise of reasonable prudence" should have...

Agree with all these answers, but will add that (at least in my area of the country) tribal law frequently imposes SHORT DEADLINES for bringing...

What kind of settlement should I ask for? Should I wait to find out if I need surgery to contact the insurance company again?

You have three years from the date of the accident before you are required to do anything. Meantime, you have no obligation to talk to the other...

Statutory attorney fees in auto accident, opposing party insurance company not paying full claim.

I can't tell from your question whether you have insurance on your car (collision). If so, submit the claim to your carrier. They have a...

Is there anything I can do to have a lawsuit against them?

You have potential claims for negligent/intentional infliction of emotional distress under Washington law, but these types of cases can be very...

Do I have a case? I was lied to and that is wrong!

The first question in medical cases (in any jurisdiction) is: What happened to the patient? Advise you to consult local medical negligence...

What difference would it make to hire a Lawyer in regards to an accident that exceeds my insurance policy?

You are in what's called an "excess" situation, meaning your personal assets are exposed because the injured person's claim "exceeds" the limits of...

I need a lawyer to help me with my case that happened over 2 years ago. I went to hospital had surgery and ended up worse

You should contact counsel. All medical negligence cases are complex. dave

I advise my clients: "Live your life, not your lawsuit".