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Q: Is Medicaid clearance required for my lawsuit settlement in NY?
I recently won a car accident lawsuit in New York, and my lawyer has received the settlement check on my behalf. They now claim that due to the case being taken into suit, they are required to perform a Medicaid clearance before releasing the funds, despite me not receiving Medicaid benefits.... View More 
Jonathan R. Ratchik
answered on Jul 23, 2026
answered on Jul 23, 2026
This is par for the course. If you are a Medicaid beneficiary and bring a lawsuit for personal injuries, Medicaid is entitled to recover any benefits it paid on your behalf for any accident-related medical treatment. Unfortunately, and due to staffing shortages, it can take several weeks, even... View More
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Q: Is Medicaid clearance required for my lawsuit settlement in NY?
I recently won a car accident lawsuit in New York, and my lawyer has received the settlement check on my behalf. They now claim that due to the case being taken into suit, they are required to perform a Medicaid clearance before releasing the funds, despite me not receiving Medicaid benefits.... View More
Ian M Chaikin
answered on Jul 23, 2026
answered on Jul 23, 2026
What your lawyer described is generally a normal part of the settlement process in New York.
Even if you never received Medicaid benefits, it's common for attorneys to perform a Medicaid lien or clearance search before distributing settlement funds. The purpose is to confirm whether... View More
Q: Is it legal for my wife to install cameras in our home without my consent during a divorce in Florida?
I am currently going through a divorce with my wife in Florida, and she is trying to file an injunction to have me removed from our home. She has installed cameras throughout the house without my consent. I'm concerned about the legality of her actions regarding privacy laws and whether she... View More
Jack Ruffin Hunt
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answered on Jul 23, 2026
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answered on Jul 23, 2026
In Florida, whether your wife can legally install cameras in the marital home without your consent depends largely on what the cameras record and where they are placed. Video-only security cameras in common areas are not automatically illegal, but secretly recording private conversations can... View More
Q: What are my options after driving on a suspended license for an emergency?
I recently went to court for driving on a suspended license and received numerous points. Due to financial constraints, I couldn't appeal the decision at the time, but I have been following all the judge's instructions to rectify my situation. On July 20, I received an urgent call from... View More
Scott Scherr
answered on Jul 23, 2026
answered on Jul 23, 2026
If you can get your license before the court date, the State may be willing to drop the charge and proceed on a lesser offense. If you enter into a plea deal, the judge will tell you that you should have called an ambulance, family member, or Uber. You should retain counsel to represent you or go... View More
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Q: What’s the best defense for improper lane usage ticket after collision?
I am a 20-year-old female driver in Illinois who recently received a ticket for improper lane usage after getting into a collision with another driver whose license was suspended. I believe he was under the influence, but the officer on the scene said proving that would be difficult. The collision... View More
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answered on Jul 22, 2026
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answered on Jul 22, 2026
Improper lane usage under 625 ILCS 5/11-709 requires the state to prove you moved from your lane when it wasn’t safe to do so. Because no officer witnessed the actual lane change, the prosecution has to reconstruct what happened after the fact, largely from where the damage sits on each vehicle.... View More
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