You have said just about every red flag that will cause any good lawyer to decline your case. --You talk about lazy lawyers, which means you will...

WHAT HAPPENS NOW WHEN THEY DONT HAVE WORKERS COMP

You can sue them if their negligence caused your injury. Negligence can include not providing safety equipment and not providing a safe work...

Question in re Subpoena Duces Tecum & who can call that witness first at trial.

The rule is anyone can call any witness they have identified in discovery. A subpoena just requires the person to show up. If the person comes...

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Should I contact a company after an injury to discuss the injury?

A scar is a significant injury, especially if it is painful. This is not a do-it-yourself situation. They will do everything they can to construe...

If the justice court has entered a final order AND you are within the very limited time allowed, you file an appeal to the County Court. If the...

How customary is it to engage in negotiation regarding the percentages of a contingent fee?

You can always try. The fact is that lawyers charge what they need to charge to stay in business. Unless it is an unusual circumstance, most...

Is it reasonable to expect to negotiate that the contingent fee exclude the amount of subrogation?

The comp carrier covers its share of costs and attorneys fees by reducing the amount it gets. Let's say your recovery is 10,000 and the comp lien...

Sue them for creating a nuisance. A lawyer will explain the legal principles and handle it for you. If the defendants have enough money you may...

My sister broke her ankle at Lowe's. What to do?

This is too serious for a do-it-yourself approach. The store does not automatically owe you anything and its insurer wants a statement to try and...

Our company was named as a defendant in a lawsuit, but we did not work on the project in question.

If your company is a corporation or other legal entity, you have to hire an attorney. A legal entity (not a natural person) cannot represent...