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About a faulty pipe issue for 3 months now it has gotten so bad when I was called into the store there was sewage water everywhere ceiling paint falling down with water they kept telling me they will fix it and it only got more worse. I went in to clean up water and to take photos and I slipped on... View More 
answered on Jul 22, 2024
Did you review your lease agreement at any time during those three months?
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All sick call slips were denied . Grievences were found denied .grievance appeals were denied . Spinal fracture from injury .
answered on Jul 24, 2024
This is something that attorneys who regularly appear before the Court of Claims could answer best, but you await a response for two weeks. One option could be to look into whether the Court Clerk's Office has information on your case. This sounds like a complex case - if you were represented... View More
meds and sent me on my way about a month later through horrible pain I find out i have a broken neck. Do i have a case for the pain and suffering for the time in between I went in to the time i had sugery
answered on Jul 9, 2024
I'm very sorry for your injury and the ordeal it has caused you. Yes, it's possible you might have a case - but attorneys would probably want to review the matter in further detail before advising definitively. It could depend on the symptoms you presented with, statements you made during... View More
Patient was transported via ambulance to the Emergency Room at the hospital. Patient was told by hospital staff that he had fallen from the stretcher.
Medical Notes Available.
answered on Jun 21, 2024
If the fall occurred during the transport or transfer conducted by ambulance personnel, the claim is more likely to be a simple negligence claim rather than medical malpractice. If the fall occurred inside the hospital, the claim may still be one of simple negligence, just different potential... View More
The medication mistakenly given to the patient was 150 units of Methadone. The patient was not prescribed and had never done Methadone before.
The patient passed out and had to be revived with Narcan. The patient was transported by Ambulance to a Hospital for further treatment.... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2024
Yes, it's possible it could be. However, attorneys would be able to advise more definitively with the benefit reviewing the file documents and patient history with medical/pharmacology experts. Good luck
Worker A was given a candy as they left for the day by Worker B. Worker B did not tell Worker A that the candy was laced with THC. Worker A was hospitalized 2 days for drug toxicity. The manager for both workers is trying to prevent and coerce Worker A to not report anything and to pay her own... View More
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answered on Jul 2, 2024
Worker A has a civil cause of action for battery against worker B, as worker B intended to cause harmful of offensive contact and did cause harmful or offensive contact. Giving the candy over satisfies the prong for "contact". There may be criminal liability too, but worker A should hire... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
It is advisable to seek a second opinion from another dental professional to evaluate the implants and crowns' quality and condition. This will assist in determining if the work was performed inadequately or incorrectly. If you gather evidence that suggests negligence or substandard care, you... View More
I was misdiagnosed with delusional disorder in psychiatric inpatient care. The very reason I was inpatient was because no one in my life believed I had chronic illnesses that plagued me for decades. They went out of control during this time because I was withdrawing from a medication I had been on... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2024
Such a case is possible.
Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did.
Due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, the extent of the injuries may affect... View More
my car was t-boned about 6 months ago and last week I was served with papers "summons and complaint" the paper states CPLR 1602
The person driving the other car lied to LEO and stated the backseat passenger was driving.
The younger driver was speeding and hit my car after... View More
answered on May 30, 2024
Following up on attorney Selik's answer, why do you want an attorney? If it is to defend yourself against allegations that you are at fault and/or responsible, then let your automobile insurer know of the lawsuit----most likely part of what the insurance agreement provides is that if you are... View More
answered on May 9, 2024
The short answer is "yes." It sounds like you had a consultation with a surgeon for your accident-related injuries, and that there was no insurance coverage for surgery (or possibly there WAS coverage, but your insurance carrier would not pre-authorize surgery, or that the cost of surgery... View More
In a lawsuit am I protected from refusing to answer personal questions about my self and family members, due to religious reasons, privacy, and self incriminating.
answered on Apr 25, 2024
The bottom line is for most personal information, no you cannot.
While your 5th Amendment right against self incrimination can be put forth for some issues. But, if you are the Plaintiff, this could harm your case.
We at the end where we are ready for trial. This is on suffolk county.
answered on Apr 30, 2024
When your case comes up for trial is not determined by how old your case is. Rather, it depends on how long you've been on the trial calendar. Once your case is on the trial calendar, you start waiting "in line" for a trial date. The calendar control part might be a part which... View More
I had back surgery spinal stenosis in 2019. If I remember correctly I only saw him once after the surgery. He had moved to another practice. I had called several time to make an appointment at his new practice.. I was told he was not taking new patient. I told the receptionist that I was not a new... View More
answered on May 1, 2024
Your surgeon certainly has a right not to see you again, especially if he's moved elsewhere. Whether that's good and accepted medical practice is another story. If you are in pain, you can certainly seek medical attention elsewhere. You can also contact his office to see if he can... View More
I have a loan out thru my retirement. My employer didn't make the appropriate payroll deduction to pay my loan payment and the loan went into default. I can no longer borrow against this loan which has forced me to do a bankruptcy. This has caused me extreme emotional distress.. I have been to... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2024
I'm sorry for your ordeal. It's difficult to say with certainty whether the consequences you suffered from the payroll deduction would present the basis for a strong case. Although it's clear that you suffered here, and such damages are always part of the recovery inventory in a... View More
Who has the experience and results concerning such matters?
answered on Apr 4, 2024
It could be difficult for attorneys here to respond with an outline of their experience. There's no solicitation here - the format is limited to general legal responses from us. If you're looking to consult with an attorney or hire an attorney for a given matter, one option is to reach... View More
answered on Apr 9, 2024
I'm sorry your question remains open for two weeks. This is really something that attorneys local to that court would know best. For now, you could check with the clerk's office of the court. If your matter involves personal injury, you want to proceed in a court of unlimited... View More
I am disabled, working through repairs from an electric fire. Are they responsible for broken pipes because they filled the lines with water, allowing the electric on, then caused the freeze with no notice removal. Fresh foods frozen, botled water froze(no electric no waterpump no toilets)
answered on Mar 24, 2024
I'm sorry for the stressful situation you have been placed into. It could be difficult for an attorney to offer a simple, direct answer to your question in the brief post without knowing more details, and figuring out what happened here. Until you're able to discuss with a local attorney,... View More
DWI driver hit my car and I got injured badly, needed plate and screws(surgery), as I know so far that he was on a conditional license and he was not supposed to be driving, but this was his third time being behind the wheel and caused the accident, I currently have a personal injury case, but I am... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2024
Sorry to hear what happened to you. Unfortunately, I'm unaware of any recognized legal theory by which you could hold the State responsible for an individual's operation of a motor vehicle without a license, even a repeat offender. Moreover, before you can even bring a lawsuit against... View More
I know the statute of limitations is 2 and a half years for medical malpractice in NY ,but what if your symptoms aren't prevalent till after that ?
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answered on Mar 18, 2024
Great question. Short answer is: it depends on the nature of your malpractice claim. NY has a limited "discovery rule" --which extends the 2.5-year statute of limitation to one year past the discovery of the medical malpractice. However, the "discovery rule" exception is... View More
I fell from sitting on an outside chair in a store when the leg broke hitting my shoulder (which I had previous surgery on) on the floor. The maker of the chair has offered me $500 but I don't think it's a fair offer. I've had pain in this arm since it's happened, my doctor... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2024
I'm sorry about your fall. Unfortunately, it would be difficult for attorneys here to answer your question about a figure for a counteroffer. They would likely want to review your medical records, the impact of the injury on your life, time disabled/not able to work, and prognosis for... View More
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