Addendum - If this matter involves any public agencies or entities, it would be advisable to seek guidance without further delay. Public agencies or entities could involve short notice of claim requirements (in other words, very short deadlines to initiate claims) - seek the guidance of an attorney... View More

If you actually prevailed in your lawsuit and obtained a judgment against the defendant trucking company, a copy of the judgment should be on file with the clerk's office of the county in which your lawsuit was brought. Given how old the case is, it is likely in archives and would need to be... View More

You could check with the court where the case was handled. You could also check department of motor vehicle records for accident reports, which from your description, would have passed the threshold to file a report of motor vehicle accident. You indicate MORE surgery. If you have any leads to the... View More

In terms of your question of what you should do, that is an individual decision. Maybe the best way to answer the question is to reach out to attorneys to discuss. Free initial consults are typical in the industry for such cases. My colleagues have raised good points in terms of the extent of harm... View More

Leaving a medical instrument within a patient's body can certainly constitute malpractice IF the instrument was supposed to have been removed following the operation. Surgical clips, however, are routinely used to control bleeding and are purposefully left in place for that reason (and because... View More

Psychiatric cases are handled like any other malpractice lawsuit. The plaintiff must demonstrate a departure from the accepted standard of psychiatric care; and that the departure from care was a substantial factor in causing an injury. An error in judgment is a valid defense to any malpractice... View More

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answered on Apr 12, 2023

One way to find an attorney who may be able to speak to this issue is to research law firms or legal organizations that specialize in immigration law, workers' compensation law, or labor law. Many of these firms may have attorneys who are knowledgeable about the challenges that undocumented... View More

Insurance doctors may be involved on some types of cases (no-fault or workers' comp). For general injuries such as slip and fall cases, the claimant may use their regular insurance and health care providers within that network. Keep in mind that at the conclusion of a case, the insurance... View More

Your question is unclear. Oftentimes, personal injury attorneys will arrange to have their clients evaluated by a physician for an "independent" evaluation, separate and apart from an evaluation for purposes of treatment. Likewise, in a personal injury lawsuit, the defendant is entitled... View More

If you wish to press criminal charges against the individual (having intercourse while you are knowingly infected is a misdemeanor), you would have to report the matter to the police and see if they are willing to pursue. With regard to pursuing a civil lawsuit against the individual, if the... View More

Sorry to hear what happened to your property. Before you can formally sue a municipality such as the City of New York for negligence, you must first file a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the occurrence. Once you've filed a Notice of Claim (a prerequisite to any lawsuit), you have 1 year... View More

If you do not think the settlement amount adequately compensates you for your pain and suffering, you should reject the settlement offer.

In a serious injury like yours, sometimes it is useful to stage a mock summary jury trial or two to see what a disinterested group reflective of a jury... View More

Sorry to hear what you went through. The "value" of any case is determined by a number of factors, including liability (who's at fault), damages (the nature and extent of your injuries) and oftentimes insurance coverage (both from the defendant's insurance and potentially your... View More

Those standards are there to protect the public. Professional Engineers are usually well qualified to develop standards due to their experience in real world settings. At the same time, there are also other highly qualified technical professionals who are well suited to develop standards, without... View More

If you had a medical malpractice lawsuit as a minor, the Court would have had to approve any settlement and would have issued an Infant Compromise Order. The Infant Compromise Order would have directed the settlement proceeds to be deposited in a bank account held jointly by an officer of the bank... View More

Sorry to hear what happened to your mother. Whether your mom might have a viable case will depend on whether the dog's actions were foreseeable such that they could have been prevented. In New York, dog owners are strictly liable for harm caused by their dogs if they knew or should have... View More

Sorry to hear what happened to your daughter. If you're worried that the needle was contaminated, take your daughter to a doctor and have her evaluated. With regard to Zara, you can try emailing their corporate headquarters and try to resolve the matter via email. Absent a more significant... View More

Sorry to hear what happened to you. If you fall took place while you were on the job, you should definitely start by speaking a workers' compensation attorney. Workers' compensation will pay for your time out of work and medical expenses. As to whether you might have a viable... View More

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answered on Mar 5, 2023

The Jones Act is a federal law that provides certain protections to seamen who are injured while working on vessels, including cruise ships. However, it does not provide any direct compensation to passengers who are injured on a cruise ship.

If you were injured on a cruise ship as a... View More

I'm sorry about your accident. The Jones Act applies to crew members of vessels sailing under the U.S. flag. Passengers have different routes for pursuing claims. If you reached out to attorneys who handle cruise ship accidents, they should be able to advise what your next steps should be, if... View More