A settlement agreement for medical malpractice was concluded March 10, 2005. Attorney with insurance company advised check would be sent within (30)days from March 10th. My attorney advised check would be made out to plaintiffs. I haven't seen a check nor can I get my attorney to answer questions involving the settlement agreement.  I have phoned and sent emails with no response.  Can you help me please?
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File a Complaint with the Louisiana State Bar for failure to answer you questions regarding your settlement. When you file this complaint, make sure that you explain all the details of the case that lead up to the settlement offer.
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Go straight to the ER. Did you fill out papers with apolice officer at the time of the accident. Did you refuse to get checked at the time the accident? If so you may be out of luck. But still start the process and get a good lawyer.
91051
A settlement, if the cash is there for you to receive, will generally be paid to both you and your attorney. It will be placed in a trust account, then the lawyer will give you your share, and his/her share will be taken from the trust account and placed in their operating account. Your lawyer will get their money at the same time that you get yours. Quite often the check will be written payable to John Doe in c/o his attorney, Willey, Cheatem, & Howe, PA. I know that was a bad joke, but I couldn't resist. I work for lawyers. Bear in mind, that you can be awarded a $30K settlement, but it's only as good as the party's ability to pay those funds.
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If the suit was settled and the settlement has been paid without appeal (which can take a while), then the settlement funds should have gone into a trust to be paid to the class members.  You need to find the trustee for the class and find out about claim procedures.  The best way to do that is probably to contact the class attorneys.  Good luck.
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I am a paramedic and have to deal with Malpractice lawsuits from patients on a regular basis.  This is not due to a lack of patient care on my part, but more that the individual is looking to make a quick buck.  The health care system is here to help and I promise you that the medical professionals that work in the system are not making a fraction of what your insurance pays.  The small private clinics, like the one you went to, are a gray area.  You should talk with the Podiatrist and share your concerns with them and find out why he provided you with the care that they did.  If in the long run, you decide to sue, make sure the money your asking for is appropriate and dont pull that "mental anguish" crap.  Medical professionals are only human and cannot be expected to be perfect.
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Because this would be considered a personal injury, most attorneys will take the case on contingency.  That means instead of paying them an hourly rate, they will take a percentage of the settlement amount.  I suggest you call your local bar association for a referral and stop discussing the details of this case in public forums.
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Why didn't the attorneys give you the contact information for the original creditor.  You need to find this company and ask them whats going on.  Some companies do things like this, then go a few months without payment so that they can garnish you cause they figure they can get more money that way.  In my county the courthouse can take payments for judgments.  Did you ask them if they would.  Whatever you do, keep records of your attempts to contact them.  It sounds like this could come back on you. \nActually there should be something the courthouse can do for you also.  Seems to me like there should be some kind of papers to fill out to find the creditor.  Contact everyone, the courthouse the attorney find that creditor.   \nSTUDLY is usually good with things like this, but I'm not sure how to find someone on Yahoo answers unless you see they've answered a question and click there avatar.\nGood Luck.
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When settling your insurance claim with an insurance company you will be dealing with an adjuster. You need to remember that although this person deals with insurance negotiations on a weekly basis they are also a human being. They are doing their job but they also understand that you need to be paid for your vehicle’s damage and bodily injuries if there are any. \n\nOnce you get it in your head that the adjuster is just like you it will be easier to speak with them. The adjuster will want to tape your phone conversations and that is fine, just think before you speak. Do not say anything that might sound like you were at fault if you were not. Do not say you feel fine when in reality you are in pain from your injuries. \n\nThe best resource that you can have during negotiations is your detailed records. These records should include all the documents you have collected after the accident occurred. This includes the police report, medical records, and estimates on the car damage and so on. If you have any bodily injuries ask the doctor to note any aches or pains you report to them so that they will be detailed enough for the adjuster to understand your physical difficulties caused by the accident. \n\nThe best time to speak to the adjuster is when you have all of your documentation laid out in front of you. Use your common sense and knowledge of what has happened to you. If you feel the adjuster is offering a fair amount than take it. If you are not offered a reasonable amount by the adjuster tell them how you feel. Give them a number you would be satisfied with. \n\nAuto Quotes:  http://www.insureme.com/landing.aspx?Refby=614506&Type=auto\n\nRon @ InsureMe
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If you are interested in filing a medical malpractice suit, you should be aware of several things when contacting an attorney.\n\nFirst, in these types of cases the attorneys generally work for contingency fees, which means that if they think you have a good chance of winning, they will take your case, and if they don't or if they think you will not collect much, they will not take your case.  A contingency fee is a percentage of the judgement- so if you win, the lawyer will get, say 33% of what you won as her fee, plus their expenses.  The flip side of a contingency fee is that if you don't win, the lawyer does not get paid.\n\nSecond, since it has been two years since the incident, you may be out of time to file any kind of suit.  Depending on the state, the time limit (called a statute of limitations) can be different.  It might be one year, two years, four years: it just depends on your claim and the state.  A lawyer will be able to find out for you.\n\nThird, hospitals are very accident-conscious and they keep lots of records.  At the time it happened, did you sign any release forms?  You may have already signed away your right to sue them for this; hopefully you kept a copy of any paperwork they gave you.
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The only thing that actually comes to mind is the potential malpractice of your attorney.  Your attorney probably should have known what party to sue on your behalf.  I would start with filing a grievance with the bar association in your state, and find an attorney that will handle a malpractice case. Generally, once the SOL has passed, you're out.  Check to see if the statute of limitations is that 2 years your think it is for an insurance claim (don't assume that it is if it came from the attorney that filed against the wrong party).
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If the accident was legit and as you have stated and you haven't made false statements or caused other mitigating circumstances that would have impeded the lawsuit then find another lawyer. There are many hungry lawyers out there that would be glad to pick up the case. Insurance companies for the most part will not pay out unless you retain a lawyer regardless of their legal and moral liability. \n\nWhat makes me question whether you have done something such as admitting fault, lying about the case or signing an agreement with the insurance company without first consulting your attorney is that most attorneys, no matter how successful or busy they are or how little the case may generate will rarely drop a case. Unless your lawyer was just a schmuck.\n\nAlso, you may wish to contact your local bar association. You may have a malpractice case against your lawyer if in fact he did cause you to incur debt and then abandoned your case without cause. There are a lot of bad layers out there.
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I went to the county clerk and recorder office and recorded my judgment.  It automatically puts a mechanics lien on his real estate property. IE:house,land that he has in his name he cannot sell or get a loan until this is paid.  Also I got an Interrogatory form(long form) and had the sheriffs office give it to him, I did this three times but I can do it as many time as I want the judge said so.  The interrogatory makes him disclose all of his assets including his money in the bank.  Then I got another form for Garnish and Levy which will clean out his bank account and or subtract money from his paycheck or Income tax return.  All of the money I spent to collect from him is also added to the total amount and the total accrues at 8% a year.  I had to  to revive the judgment every six years to keep it active.  It's like money in the bank drawing 8% a year so if you don't get paid this year it don't matter.  This is Colorado Law it may be a little different where you live.  This is not advice but my experience.  You may use it however you wish. I did it all myself without a laywer.
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See a lawyer first, most have doctor's that handle auto cases & know how to word the paperwork....Then go see specified doctor....Most injury lawyer's will take payment after the case is settled, from the settlement.....
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This case would most likely be malpractice.  I can't really tell from your question, but it looks like the Doctor knew you needed surgery back in July, but never ordered it or recommended it?? Either way, you can definitely get a legal consultation for free. Call your state's bar association and they will give you a list of attorneys who handle medical negligence claims, (most of which will give you an initial consultation for free).  When you have your consult, bring in as many medical records and bills as you have for the attorney to look at.  You will be ahead of the game if you call your Doctor and ask for copies of your records now.  Be careful, in most states you only have 3 years from the time of "injury" to bring a claim, so do it soon.  \nGood Luck.
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Yes - I agree.  Get a lawyer and appeal.  My husband worked for 30 yrs. or so and finally had to quit because of bipolar and his meds.  He applied twice, was turned down both times.  We finally found a reasonable attorney and just last month, my husband received his first check for 1,100.00.  Just don't give up - keep trying, okay?
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I think they attorney may have just been trying to make a joke.  The attorney may have been giving you different amounts throughout the process as what the insurance carrier was offering or what he thought it may settle around.\n\nWhen you signed up with the attorney, you should have signed a retainer agreement, which stipulates what percentage the attorney gets from your settlement (usually anywhere from 25-33% plus expenses).  That amount is off the actual settlement, not off of what is left after medical bills.  So if you settled at $50,000 and the attorney gets 33% (hypotheically), he will get $16,500, leaving you with $33500.  After $21000 in medicals, that leaves you with $12500 to cover future medical bills and pain and suffering.\n\nThis should have all be explained out to you by the attorney up front, and is probably done in the paperwork he gave you at your consult.  Getting another attorney will not help necessarily, because your current attorney is legally entitled to what he earned, and he can prove he earned that share of the $50,000.
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You could see if the hospital would sign off on it, I doubt they would.\n\nSend the check back.  They can't do that. The settlement was to YOU?  or..YOU and the hospital?  Look at the settlement.  \n\n If it specifically has YOU & Hospital.  your sunk.  If it has YOU + medical expenses,  send the check back. MAKE them write it to you.  If they refuse,  call the State capitol in your State. Talk with the State Insurance Commissioner.\n\nA Lot of Ins. Co's do this. They want to see that he medical bills get paid. It's none of there business, if they do or not.  I wouldn't cut a Lawyer in on this. Not when you can do it yourself.\n\nGood Luck.  Don't cash the check, or your screwed.