How are you doing? I do understand how you feel about asking him to file the paperwork. I would like to just caution you on this, many times, when we ask them to file or they go off and file quickly, they do tend to drag their heels after starting the process. In some cases, they don't respond to the requests of the lawyers for certain documentation, etc., which means that for every phone call, letter, email, text etc. that the lawyers use to negotiate the case, the bill continues to go up and up. I just hope and pray that if and when you ask him to file, he will do the right thing and not drag this out for you and your wallet.
I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and hope that you get some good news concerning your health in the next few days.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.