How are Malpractice costs usually handled?

Yes, the plaintiff is responsible for costs regardless of outcome. The fee in these types of cases and other personal injury matters is often...

My mom has consulted a medical malpractice attorney. He is charging her for all fees plus 1/3 settlement, Is this normal?

Yes, that is very common. Most injury attorneys advance costs (filing fees, expert fees, deposition expenses, copy charges, facsimile charges,...

The Defendants filed an offer for judgment.

If you accept, yes. If not, no. Under Rule 68 of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure Offers of Judgment are valid for 10 days. If not...

When should you get a lawyer when you've been in an accident? My accident was only a week and half ago.

I agree with the other responses. Oftentimes, it is beneficial to retain an experienced personal injury attorney to assist in matters such as...

How soon will I see the money from an insurance check after it has cleared my attorney's trust account?

Yes, assuming he's cutting you a check from his IOLTA account for you to deposit into your personal account. As for time frame, it depends on your...

We'd like to have a good understanding about a contingency agreement in effect in North Carolina.

I agree with the other attorneys. Generally, only the fee is contingent and costs are owed regardless of recovery. Depending on the complexity of...

I was rear ended yesterday around 5:00pm. When asked if I needed to go to the hospital I declined. This morning I am very sore.

Yes, you can still go the doctor. If you are injured, then you need to seek treatment and do what is best for your health and recovery. If you...

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Is there anything we can do?

Contact a local landlord-tenant attorney, or if you cannot afford to hire an attorney contact Legal Aid to see if they can be of assistance. By the...

Get business to pay doctor bills and time off work?

Maybe. Premise liability cases can be very complicated in North Carolina for a variety of reasons. Consult with an experienced personal injury...

We just had a mediation which did not yield any settlement but the mediator impressed me a lot.

The mediator would have a conflict of interest more than likely.