My auto insurance sent me a check with my name on it that I cashed in July 2009. I had gotten into an isolated car accident

You have not provided enough facts to give you a definitive answer. You assumed the check was for property damage to your car? Then insurer now...

Your lawyer should have contacted you in advance that he was withdrawing from representing you. He should take steps to get the IME rescheduled, so...

Can I be hold accountable for defamation if my statement is true?

It sounds more like a reaction to your voicemail than a real threat to sue. That said, truth is a defense to slander, as is opinion. If he does...

Can self-insured employeers get rid of people when they discover employees will have an expensive illness?

Much of this depends on what your agreement is with your employer. Are you an employee at will? Or were there negotiated terms of employment? If...

Someone filed a restraining order against me for "harassing them" after I tried to tell him to stop harassing me and my fam.

It is always a good idea to file rebuttal papers with the Court, and serve them on the opposing party. That way, the Court can read your side...

My girl friend was in a car wreck at 17 she is 18 now and wants to settle the lawsuite the insurance people are telling her....

Your girlfriend needs to discuss this with her attorney. Assuming she has reached the age of majority in that jurisdiction, she should have her...

Can the attorney for the plaintiff issue me discovery before they file the complaint with the court? Do I have to answer this?

The answer to your question is going to be specific to the court involved. Without knowing the statutes and rules in ND, I cannot answer this...

Is it a private arbitration? Or a court ordered arbitration? It is going to depend on the rules of the forum. Generally, parties to arbitration...

Parked car Accident.

If uninsured motorist provision of your policy covers property damage, it should cover this. Make the claim with your insurer, and see what...

Can an Attorney be hired for a one time issue such as presenting a motion to the court ?

Presumably the attorney could appear for the motion and then withdraw, but you would have to find an attorney willing to do that. An attorney in...