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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It doesn't sound like you do, unless there are additional details or medical records that show significant impact. I hope you're okay. If it was a passing sickness without serious health impact, that would generally be a weak basis for a lawsuit. This is only my opinion, and other... 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

It's generally permissible for an insurance carrier to switch defense firms, as long as evidence and other important information is not lost in the process. The file can generally be transferred from one firm to another for handling. Good luck

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

Your mother was subjected to a hit and run, sorry. Usually these cannot be pursued because the car and driver cannot be identified. You can file a "late" police report about the hit and run if you now have information about the vehicle and possibly the driver. They are subject to civil... View More

You can certainly have an attorney-client relationship without a written retainer agreement. The better practice, however, is to have a written retainer agreement which sets forth the duties and responsibilities of both the attorney and the client. That said, if you are unhappy with your current... View More

It's possible you could, but additional information would be needed for a more thorough evaluation. It could involve a theory of breach of duty, as you mention. It's possible it could also involve a theory of product liability, where you'd need to be able to show that the equipment... View More

There may be a civil case and a complaint to the medical board. But before you do anything, Consult with experienced medical malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.

Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another... View More

Sorry to hear what happened to you. Unless you've a significant, permanent injury, the time and expense of a products liability lawsuit against the manufacturer / distributor of this reagent product would not be justified. In the future, probably best to avoid products sold over the web that... View More

A lawyer could write such a letter, which could hold true for any given case. But law firms will typically want to review the accident details and patient file closely to analyze the cause of the fall and to determine whether measures on the part of the hospital to prevent such a fall were... View More