That isn't a great answer. These days there are investigators that can find most people. If he can't be served, he can ask the Court for an order permitting service by publication or some other means. If he was served and he disappeared, you can just move for summary judgment based upon... View More

If the drain is not flush with the surrounding sidewalk, and it is a trip hazard, you can probably sue. I would take pictures right away and measure the height differential. Also, the State of NY, may not be the proper party, many utility companies have manholes and the City of NY has alot also. So... View More

Probably, creating a family trust is the best option to suit your needs.

It depends. If the person fell because of a dangerous condition, such as a broken step, the fact that they are an alcholic, does not prevent them from suing. But if they were drunk at the time, that certainly would indicate some comparative fault, which would reduce their recovery.

No, New York is a one party consent state. So as long as one party knows it is fine.

You are entitled to worker’s compensation benefits but you can also sue the co-worker, however you cannot sue the employer

In general, there is probable malpractice case if the doctor knew you had an allergy, and prescribed you medication that you were allgeric to. But as a matter of reality, due to the costs of litigation, the case is not worth bringing unless there was a significant reaction or some permanency. If... View More

Possibly, If the failure to provide medical aid resulting in the loss of the baby, which would not have occurred or some complication because of the lack of treament. For medical malpractice you have to show not only that the hospital did not provide proper treatment, but that you suffered some... View More

You can make a motion to vacate the Judgment on the basis of improper service of process.

Yes. Any unauthorized physical contact is a battery

If you are injured, most lawyers like myself who handle slip and fall cases, work on contingency, which means that you do not pay a fee unless you win or get a settlement and you do not pay up front.

Yes, but the first step is you need to file a no fault application with the insurance company for the car that hit your duaghter within 30 days of the accident. They are responsible for paying for her hospital and medical bills. You can find out the insurance company from the code on the police... View More

If they slip because of a dangerous condition, you could be held liable under the General Maritime Law. You should be aware that maritime law has recognized the lack of non-skid paint aboard a vessel to be a dangerous condition, since it is forseeable that the walking surfaces will get wet.

It depends on how you were injured. If you were injured because there was a dangerous condition or because a parks department employee was negligent, you can sue, but have to sue in the Court of Claims. You also have to file a notice of intent to file a claim within 90 days of the incident.

No. They are liable to pay maintenance and cure regardless of fault. Also you can sue the employer under the Jones Act for negligence of a fellow employee.

Yes. Not wearing a seatbelt may reduce your award but does not prohibit you from bringing a lawsuit.

Yes. The employer and ship are both liable for a crew injury.

If you were working aboard the vessel, you are entitled to cure, which means that your employer must pay your medical bills. Also you are entitled to maintenance, which is your basic living expenses while you are recuperating. You may also be able to sue your employer under the Jones Act or the... View More

The US general maritime law

It depends on what caused her to fall. In general businesses are only liable if someone gets hurt because they were negligent. So for example, if there was a defect on the floor or the floor had just been mopped and there was no sign, then potentially, there could be a case. On the other hand, if... View More