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answered on Sep 17, 2025

It sounds like you’ve been through a very difficult and stressful time, and I want to explain your rights in simple terms. In New York, a landlord or property owner cannot legally evict someone or remove their belongings without going through the courts. This means that even if you didn’t have... View More

Sorry to hear what happened to you. As my colleague correctly advised, seek the appropriate medical care for your condition and make a note of everything you ate in the week beforehand (foodborne illnesses do not necessarily manifest themselves within 24 hours of consumption). Without minimizing... View More

I'm sorry this happened. It is a headache for all involved. In addition to examining the contract in detail, attorneys will likely focus on the environmental issues more closely before advising. You mention costs for soil testing being excluded. If the contract excluded soil testing costs, it... View More

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answered on Sep 10, 2025

If you have been injured in an accident and unable to work as a result of the injuries, you may be able to file for short term disability benefits through your job. Private employers in the State of New York are generally required to carry disability insurance for their employees. Additionally,... View More

Sorry to hear what happened to you. If you haven't already, file an application for no-fault insurance benefits with your insurance company. It will pay up to 80% of your lost earnings up to $2,000 per month. My understanding is that you are not eligible for unemployment insurance benefits.... View More

I'm sorry about your family's ordeal. About your question on how to proceed legally - if you are asking in terms of exploring the possibility of a case, the best starting point could be to arrange a no-obligation consult with med mal attorneys. Free initial consults are a normal courtesy... View More

Sorry to hear what happened to you. As my colleague correctly advised, since this matter occurred at work, you might have a viable workers' compensation claim. WC will cover your medical bills, lost earnings, etc. You can find many excellent WC attorneys using the Find a Lawyer tab on the... View More

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answered on Sep 8, 2025

You may have several avenues of possible recovery. Because you were injured while working, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits that will cover your medical treatment and lost wages. Although the law generally prevents you from suing your employer for your injuries, you might... View More

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answered on Sep 4, 2025

I’m really sorry you got hurt—that must be scary and painful. The most important thing is to see a doctor right away to check your arm and get treatment if you need it.

Here are some important steps you should take:

Take pictures of the open manhole, the area around it, and your... View More

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answered on Sep 4, 2025

Hello, its important that you take photos of the uncovered manhole and its surroundings and then contact Verizon or the municipality and advise them of the accident and your resulting injury. You should check to see if any neighboring buildings or homes might have a surveillance camera that... View More

Sorry to hear what happened to you. Yes, you can always change lawyers. You can find many excellent attorneys using the Find a Lawyer tab on the JUSTIA homepage. Keep in mind that if your current lawyer has a settlement offer, however, he or she might have a charging lien against your case and be... View More

I'm sorry about your accident. I agree with the good points raised by my colleague. It's possible that changing attorneys could result in a lien, depending on the efforts asserted by an outgoing attorney. The other points you raise are difficult to comment on for anyone who doesn't... View More

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answered on Aug 29, 2025

If you were in a T-bone car accident in Brooklyn, NY and people were hurt, it’s very important to protect your rights before talking more with insurance companies—even your own. Insurance adjusters might try to get you to say things that could make your case harder or hurt your chances of fair... View More

I'm sorry about your accident. You say you are seeking a legal consult. Law firms that handle such cases offer free initial consults/no obligation. Attorneys here can't reach out to you - the format is limited to Q & A. You would need to reach out to attorneys on your own. If... View More

Addendum - There's one important point I want to add to my original response. Under New York Insurance Law, you must apply for no-fault benefits before 30 days elapses from the date of accident to get your medical bills paid, as well as getting wages paid (if you miss time from work due to the... View More

I'm sorry this happened to you. The attorneys here who regularly deal with contract matters could advise best on this, but you're awaiting a response for two weeks. Until you could discuss with such attorneys, here are a few general considerations. If you were contemplating suing, things... View More

I'm sorry your concert night turned out like this. In terms of the damages you describe, emotional distress and ticket cost, the more fundamental damages might be about physical injuries and medical expenses. You ask what type of attorney. Personal injury attorneys handle such matters. If you... View More

Addendum - 'Just an additional point if you discuss this with attorneys. Provide copies of the frontside and backside of your ticket and any other paperwork associated with the ticket purchase (including links to any generic boilerplate from seller company websites). There could be fine print... View More

I'm sorry this is happening to you. A defamation attorney could review your situation in detail and outline options, whether waiting and seeing, letter, legal action, etc. The problem with injury to character through defamation is that unlike physical injury cases, they are not automatically... View More

Hi – I’m terribly sorry for your sister, such a tragic situation for you and your family. Yes, you can sue the E bike rider, especially in your sister‘s situation where the liability seems to be with the E bike rider.

Your attorney should explore any potential insurance policies that... View More