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Q: Can I seek refund or compensation for faulty dental implant treatment?
I underwent dental implant treatment for missing teeth in California, expecting two implants and a bridge to close the gap and restore my ability to chew. However, after treatment, the bridge was undersized, gaps remained, and my bite was misaligned, which left me unable to eat properly. I was... View More 
Sami Nouri
answered on Sep 14, 2026
answered on Sep 14, 2026
This may involve both a request for reimbursement and a professional-negligence claim, but an unsatisfactory result by itself does not prove malpractice. The key issues are what the dentist disclosed and agreed to provide, whether the treatment fell below the professional standard of care, whether... View More
Q: What is the maximum hourly rate an executor can charge an estate in RI?
In Rhode Island, is there a legally established maximum hourly rate that an executor can charge an estate account? If there is a maximum, what is that amount? The will does not specify executor fees, and the estate involves typical duties without any special circumstances.
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Albin Moser
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answered on Sep 14, 2026
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answered on Sep 14, 2026
There is no legally-established maximum rate. The rate must be fair and reasonable in light of the circumstances of the case. A layperson should not charge as much per hour as would an attorney or accountant. If there is a dispute between the executor and the beneficiaries concerning the... View More
Q: How to handle a lawyer's lack of communication in a personal injury case?
I was injured when a ceiling fell on my head at a Friday's restaurant in New York. I hired a lawyer and followed all necessary procedures for my case. However, over the past two years, my lawyer has failed to keep me updated, despite my numerous attempts to contact them. Recently, when they... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 14, 2026
answered on Sep 14, 2026
One option would be to change attorneys if you are not satisfied with the handling of your case. Clients are generally free to discharge their attorneys, and vice-versa, attorneys are generally free to withdraw from representing a client (outside certain settings, such as being on the brink of a... View More
Q: How to handle a lawyer's lack of communication in a personal injury case?
I was injured when a ceiling fell on my head at a Friday's restaurant in New York. I hired a lawyer and followed all necessary procedures for my case. However, over the past two years, my lawyer has failed to keep me updated, despite my numerous attempts to contact them. Recently, when they... View More
Brandon Andres Nunez
answered on Sep 15, 2026
answered on Sep 15, 2026
I echo what my colleague said. You're generally free to change attorneys if you're unhappy with how your case is being handled, and clients discharge lawyers for poor communication all the time. When you switch, the outgoing and incoming attorneys typically sort out any fees and case... View More
Q: How to handle a lawyer's lack of communication in a personal injury case?
I was injured when a ceiling fell on my head at a Friday's restaurant in New York. I hired a lawyer and followed all necessary procedures for my case. However, over the past two years, my lawyer has failed to keep me updated, despite my numerous attempts to contact them. Recently, when they... View More
Jonathan R. Ratchik
answered on Sep 15, 2026
answered on Sep 15, 2026
Sorry to hear that your lawyer is not communicating with you (and which also happens to be the number one complaint about lawyers). As my colleagues correctly advised, you have a right to change attorneys if you are dissatisfied with your current attorney. You can find many excellent attorneys... View More
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