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Q: How to seek compensation after slip and fall on MTA walkway in NY?
I had a slip and fall accident on a pedestrian walkway created by the MTA for construction expansion in New York. I suffered injuries requiring stitches, and I have all the necessary documents and pictures from the incident. Some legal forms suggest that they won’t take on the city, but one... View More 
Ian M Chaikin
answered on Sep 14, 2026
answered on Sep 14, 2026
Yes, I think it would be worth having a New York personal injury attorney experienced with MTA/NYC Transit claims review and evaluate this, despite one lawyer's belief that the injuries would not yield a large settlement.
Because the fall was on an MTA-created construction walkway, it... View More
Q: How to seek compensation after slip and fall on MTA walkway in NY?
I had a slip and fall accident on a pedestrian walkway created by the MTA for construction expansion in New York. I suffered injuries requiring stitches, and I have all the necessary documents and pictures from the incident. Some legal forms suggest that they won’t take on the city, but one... View More
Brandon Andres Nunez
answered on Sep 13, 2026
answered on Sep 13, 2026
Let me address both the process and the money, since cost seems to be the thing weighing on you.
On how to proceed: a claim against the MTA is absolutely doable, but it runs on special rules and a very tight clock. Because the MTA is a public authority, you generally must file a formal... View More
Q: Is a vehicle search valid if consent is bypassed?
I was stopped in Pasco County, Florida, and unlawfully arrested for driving with a suspended license (DWLSR). While in the deputy's car, three additional deputy vehicles and a transport van arrived. Although I denied consent to search my vehicle, the deputy called my mother, the vehicle's... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Sep 13, 2026
answered on Sep 13, 2026
The legality of the vehicle search in your case turns on whether your mother's third-party consent was constitutionally valid under both federal and Florida law. Under the Fourth Amendment and Florida's corollary protection in Article I, Section 12 of the Florida Constitution, a vehicle... View More
Q: How can I legally terminate a bathroom remodel contract after payment and no work for a month?
I'm currently under contract for a bathroom remodel. I have paid half of the money upfront, totaling [insert amount], and the contractor demolished the space but hasn't worked on it for a month. There has been no communication despite numerous attempts to get updates. Initially, they... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Sep 13, 2026
answered on Sep 13, 2026
Your situation involves both a breach of contract claim and potentially a contractor licensing violation under Florida law. Under Florida's general contract law principles, a contractor who accepts payment and then abandons work without justification or communication for an extended period has... View More
Q: What are my options if my newly purchased tractor from Ocala has issues, and the dealer is unresponsive?
I bought a tractor from Ocala Tractor in Florida on September 9th, and encountered problems immediately after taking it off the trailer on September 10th. The tractor wouldn't move initially, and when it did, the check engine light came on with a message to contact the dealer. It is under full... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Sep 13, 2026
answered on Sep 13, 2026
Your situation is directly addressed by Florida's consumer protection framework and the express warranty covering your tractor until 2029. Under Fla. Stat. 672.313 and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.), an express written warranty creates an enforceable obligation... View More
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