Laws don't stop fights, they just tell one what conduct is illegal and the penalty if a perpetrator gets convicted. Your question seems to really be what is your liability. If you are somehow civilly responsible for allowing the fight (or promoting it) your accident waivers, even if... View More

If you are contemplating using an attorney, they would advise. If you are interested in handling the claim yourself, there are resources online. If you consult with an attorney, one of the first questions raised will be the extent of damages you suffered. I hope you're okay, but unless there... View More

Purchasing food that contained bugs, without more, will not justify the time and expense of a lawsuit, even a lawsuit you bring yourself. Your damages are arguably limited to the purchase price. You'd be better off writing to the manufacturer and asking for a full refund.

It is possible that the homeowner did not have liability insurance. In which case getting a recovery is going to be exceedingly difficult as you will have to pursue the owner's personal assets. Best to speak with your attorney about what steps he or she wishes to take next, such as moving... View More

Under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1129, the driver of a motor vehicle is not supposed to follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent under the circumstances. Generally speaking, the vehicle which strikes another vehicle from behind is at fault. On the other hand, a... View More

Sorry to hear what you've been through. It's unclear how an injection into your hip would cause vertebrae in your neck to get out of alignment or shortening of your leg - one likely had nothing to do with the other. Unless you can demonstrate that the doctor's treatment fell below... View More

As the vehicle making a turn, you were obligated to see what there was to be seen under the circumstances, including any appropriate cyclists, and to yield the right of way to any approaching vehicles / bicycles. That you did not see the bicycle, even after looking both ways, suggests you were not... View More

I hope everyone involved is okay. It could depend on the signage, the traffic control devices at the intersection, and your respective headings. You should place your insurance company on notice of the accident. They will be able to set up their claim and investigate the matter. Good luck

In order to have a viable cause of action to sue, you will have to prove damages. That means that you incurred injury or cost related to the incident. If, for example, the hotel refused to correct the issue and you had to get a different room at your expense, that might be sufficient damages.... View More

As my colleagues correctly advised, this incident sounds more like negligence than assault (which requires an element of intent). Report the matter to your insurance carrier and let them handle it. No real damage does not mean the restaurant did not sustain any damage for which you would be... View More

Taking a photograph of your license plate is certainly legal. To prove assault, he would have to prove intent to harm. This sounds more like a simple, negligence action. If your car accidentally hit a structure, your liability insurance should cover the damage. Simply report the accident to your... View More

It sounds more like a negligence claim than an assault claim, since there doesn't seem to be any intent on your part. Notifying your insurance carrier could enable them to anticipate possible claims - either from the person or from the restaurant for property damage. Good luck

Sorry to hear that you're still experiencing the after-effects of the crash. Unfortunately, the statute of limitations in New York is only three (3) years from the date of the incident. Which means your time in which to file a lawsuit expired a long, long time ago (assuming your prior... View More

I'm sorry about your lingering pains. Unfortunately, there's probably not very much that could be done at this point, some 17 - 18 years post-accident. If you were receiving medical treatment under your no-fault policy, which is likely the case, you would have probably had an IME... View More

Addendum - In addition to double-checking with your former attorney to be certain about the disposition of the case, there could be other options. Even if a no-fault insurance file has long since been closed, there could be other health insurance coverages to explore. Good luck

Yes, you can offer them Benadryl. Offer it to them and let them make their own decision as to whether or not to take it. Just make sure they are aware of the side effects / risks of the mediation, perhaps by having the warning label / package insert available for them to read. You are not a... View More

So sorry to hear what happened to your son. I'm assuming your son was attacked by someone other than the babysitter. If that's the case, you'd need to demonstrate that the attack was foreseeable and could have been prevented with reasonable security measures. A sudden, unforeseen... View More

The civil justice system only provides a remedy for harm that has occurred, not harm that might have occurred. Fortunately, your son was not harmed. Speak with the principal and teacher at your son's school and tell them what you observed so that it does not happen again (either to your son... View More

I'm glad that your son is okay. As my colleague correctly says, the standard applied is one of actual harm, and not harm that could have been. And thank goodness no actual harm occurred. Hopefully, the school will take measures in supervising children outside the safety of the school grounds.... View More

Sorry to hear what happened to your mother. The act of pushing your mother was an intentional tort and had nothing to do with the operation of a motor vehicle. As such, insurance will not cover the the event. Best to report the matter to the police and let law them handle it. Your mother could... View More