Does each one of my injuries have its own set amount for pain and suffering?

I think I laid this out for you yesterday. Your maximum recovery will be the limit of the SUM/UM policy, which in this case is $300,000. There is...

Someone had spreaded a rumor about me at the job now they have people laughing at me. What can I do about that legally

I don't believe being laughed at qualifies as compensable damages in a defamation lawsuit. The key here is compensable damages; I'm not saying...

My friend settled out his civil case at mediation last week his lawyer got him an extra thousand dollars, and he needs to sign

Il add to this that, while CPLR 5103 dictates 21 days after proper tender, the defendants are now demanding lien satisfaction letters that are...

Is this extortion

I agree with both Mr. Schoen and Mr. Rothstein. Contact your carrier. It can certainly be seen as a demand for settlement, though the threat to...

Is there a code of conduct when two married attorneys are having an affaire. And discussing cases

I'd be more concerned about the infidelity than any hypothetical breach of confidentiality. They wouldn't have to be in bed to effect the latter. ...

What is considered conflict of interest and how can I get actual legal help since I am broke. I have had 3 different public ones

If this is accurate, the first lawyer has a clear conflict if s/he represented you and is now trying to represent the defendant. You say you have...

Why would a potential lawyer ask me to send an email to state that I decided not to pursue the case?

Simply write that you decided not to retain lawyer "x" to represent you against company "y." This protects both of you. It protects the attorney...

I fell about 9 feet and hit the tarmat. I have an attorney and he says that the IME doctor says there is no permanent damage....

Is this a workers compensation case or a third party case? A third party case is one against someone other t han your employer. What were you...

Our insurance company wants us to sign a non-waiver agreement as we are being sued by a tenant for lead paint poisining .

First, how and when did you get notice of a claim? if it wasn't in the form of a summons and complaint or a summons with notice, the "notice" is...

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What do I need to do if I was charged with doing 74 in a 55?

Slow down or get a diffuser.