When a mediation hearing is concluded,settlement agreement signed, is there a timeline for client compensation
409211
Well, I am sure they have a time limit, although I doubt it is what you'd want to hear. Probably at least ninety days? \nThe losing opponent will have to send the payment to your lawyer who will then put the check into a "trust" account, or some such crap, and then divvy up the proceeds, themselves first, of course, then any fees, doctors with liens, and last of all, you.  I would have you call your attorney and ask these questions.  Get what you paid in fatigue and pain for, answers and monetary compensation. Don't let them blow you off or make you sound greedy, it is your right to ask and their job to answer. End o' story.  Good luck with the timing.
1135959
If suit has been filed within the time frame (usually 2 years for most torts) then the statute of limitations does not apply.  You have been served have notice and must respond within the time stated on service of process or you will lose by default.  Check with your insurance you may have coverage for this.
643507
Not a "done deal" until the Decree is filed and 30 days has passed from that time. You have 30 days to appeal to the Supreme Court (of your State) from the filing of the final Order or Decree. If you want a New Trial (usually what is done first) that must be filed within 10 days. Most of the time the Decree is done within 30 days after the Court ruling or agreement of the parties.
417012
It can take 2 to 4 months for the decision.  I had my hearing in early July got an answer in late September which was favorable to me  I collected some, SSI starting in late October and received my first actual Social Security Check on March 3rd this year.  I still have not heard about back pay.  My disability goes back to and is approved for back to January, 2002.  It is a long drawn out process.  If you have a lawyer involved the Social Security Office will not give you any information only the attorney and my attorney said he has had cases where the decision took one day less than a full year.  I waited 16 months for my hearing so I understand the waiting process can wear on you.  However be forewarned that even with a fully favorable decision it will take you some time to start receiving payments.  The best of luck to you and I hope that they have streamlined the process some in the past few months, however I have just given you an honest time frame of my case.  By the way once you get a favorable decision go to your Social Security Office and get them started giving you some SSI, it helps a lot when you have been waiting and it will come out of your lump sum settlement from Social Security.  Believe me I was glad to have that as an option.
449946
I assume you mean you filed for Innocent Spouse relief.  The IRS needs to establish the facts on which your claim is based, and then determine whether you have satisfied the requirements for relief.  They will not grant relief automatically on the basis of your claim.  If they have not responded within 6 months of the time you filed, you have the right to file a case in court to have your claim determined.
855396
I don't think that you can get monies that are reserved for "future treatment". You made a very poor decision to accept the settlement being that the amount wasn't sufficient to cover your debts.\n   You can contact the lawyer that has the paperwork relating to this deal, and see what your options are.
232378
Wow, tough question!!!!  \n\nPacifiCorp will probably not give that info to you and the reservation will most definately not give that info up.  My rez has a similar agreement with another hugh company,  you could try to contact each "company" but most have the "confidentially" clause not to release info on those types of settlements.
627943
In this process the other person and their lawyer(s) have a "period of discovery".  During this time they gave me a piece of paper that had a multitude of questions on it that I had to furnish information on. In return you can return the favor to the other party and do a discovery on them also. Mainly it was about my expenses etc.  In the case of my divorce it didn't make a bit of difference, I got screwed.
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You didn't say what the penalty was for (late filing, late payment, interest, trust fund penalties, etc.). Nor did you state who is handling your dispute (IRS Appeals, Collection Due Process, Tax Court). There's slightly different rules depending on what's going on.\n\nThe basic process for handling penalties and disputes is outlined on the IRS website.\n\nIn general, the IRS will investigate whether you are responsible for the penalty, and will send up a notice informing you that the penalty was waived or that you really do owe the penalty. Interest will accrue if you really do owe the penalty, but you haven't paid it yet.\n\nGenerally, I advise my clients to pay all penalties in full, and then dispute the penalties. This shows a good faith effort, and stops additional penalties and interest from being added to the account. If we lose the dispute, at least the client paid only the penalty and not additional interest. If we win, the client gets his money back.\n\nI hope this helps. Let us know how your dispute with the IRS turns out.\n\nBest wishes.\n\nWilliam
124406
It's all going to depend on the agreement with the attorney.  Some attorneys will take a plaintiff's case on a contingency basis and you will sign a fee agreement.  Generally, the fee agreement will delineate what the attorney will get if the plaintiff recovers (example: 35%).  Some break it down by the point when the plaintiff recovers (before suit is filed 10%, after suit is filed but before trial 25%, after trial 35% etc - generally going to be measured on the amount of work).  These are generally the "you don't pay if you don't win" arrangements, but the client is usually still responsible for expenses.  They don't advertise that, but it has to be in the fee agreement.  Some plaintiff attorneys are paid hourly.  Civil defense attorneys are typically paid by the hour, win or lose (since they typically won't be recovering anything unless there is a cross complaint).  Criminal defense lawyers are generally paid by the hour since (in many jurisdictions if not all) criminal defense attorneys cannot have contingency arrangements with their clients.  Public defenders will generally be paid whatever the court deems appropriate (a lawyer will submit their fees to the court and the judge can either approve or alter the amount).
503612
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.
164399
There are many options, including mediaton, arbitration and conducting your own settlement negoations.  If you want to hire a mediator or arbitrator, one major provider of this type of service is the American Arbitration Association.
196452
Speak to an attorney.  But if you agreed to a settlement, you have no rights anymore under worker's compensation.  You can only submit claims under worker's compensation if you sustained a new injury.
471653
Like most any other legal dispute, most settlements take place during voluntary mediation, court-ordered arbitration, or just before trial. The "settlement on the courthouse steps" isn't just an old-wife's tale - it happens every day.\n\nThat being said, there's another wrinkle with FMLA cases - recent court decisions have left uncertainty about the role of the Department of Labor in "approving" the waiver or release of FMLA claims.\n\nThis is definitely a question to discuss with your lawyer. His/her legal strategy is something you should understand, and feel comfortable with.\n\nP.S. Shop around to get a feel for local contingency fees. Fees are generally set by whatever the local market can (and will) bear, and attorneys are prohibited from conspiring to establish a particular "local" fee. Most lawyers will provide an initial consultation free of charge, so don't be afraid to call around.
984796
It depends on a number of different factors.  The discovery phase of a civil case can take years to complete sometimes, especially if the opposing attorney is not very cooperative.  If the complaint was filed in August and there is no chance of a settlement, you be looking at 2,3, maybe 4 years before it goes to trial.
415064
You are not "entitled" to any kind of settlement.  You are entitled to sue for damages.  If you and the employer decide to avoid the expense of going before a judge, you can ask for anything you want, however, the employer can say "screw you, sue me".  It just depends who blinks first.\n\nPractically speaking, though, it is usually based on the percentage of disability and what other, similar claims have settled for in your area.
640261
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.