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Our dog died a sudden, senseless, and tragic death at the hands of a negligent veterinarian. We are aware that the veterinarian violated standards of case for several reasons. We have a necropsy report, toxicology report, and an expert witness veterinarian opinion letter. This not about money - it... View More 
answered on Apr 20, 2020
I’m cautious whenever people say its “not about money” because the reality is that an attorney’s time is their stock in trade, and time is money. There is small claims court for folks with initiative but without money, and if you get the Judgment it vindicates you!! But if you want a... View More
Recent spine surgery he lived in Michigan this happened in Michigan is this normal the night be for he died he was complaining of a headache
answered on Mar 1, 2020
This sounds like a medical question not a legal one, additionally this should be posted in the Michigan area not NY.
answered on Sep 18, 2019
Depositions can be taken out with the leave of the court with condition that the depositions will be brought before the court when ever needed by the court, if the case has not been disposed off. You must contact a local lawyer who will draft its application and will proceed.
My daughter was diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. She had surgery 1 day and a half later. After surgery her 02 decreased and she was put on ECMO for about a week. They decided to take her off ECMO and see if they would clean her chest. The doctors told me they would bring her back up... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2019
I'm very sorry for your loss. In answering your initial question, you pursue a lawsuit by demonstrating breach of a requisite duty of care on the part of the medical professional/facility. That's really a very simplified description of the concept, and this is a very complex case. If you... View More
Is the first time in this kind of situation what do I do do I should as the driver who hit my son or the other Driver that hit him the second time
answered on Feb 21, 2019
Hello – I am terribly sorry for your situation. You should contact an attorney immediately in order to discuss causes of action. We are available if you would like to speak further.
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My mother was shot multiple times and killed by an off duty police officer (dirty copy) who was high on cocaine and in possession of it in 1993. The gun used and serial # are missing from the arrest report and his records were immediately sealed. He was sentenced to 25 years to life and is up for... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2019
Time for you to bring a case would have been, with the most liberal ruling, when you turned 21. I don't see any way, but why not contact a member of the NY State Trial Lawyers who handles police misconduct cases.
I recall coming across case law in either a wrongful death case or medical malpractice case where the plaintiff(s) were awarded for emotional distress resultant from having to choose direct cremation of their loved one instead of burial (their preferred method of disposition).
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answered on Feb 4, 2019
I think that would be a difficult case to prove. Suggest you contact a member of the NY State Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.
sue for wrongful death?
answered on Dec 14, 2018
No the family can certainly sue for wrongful death. If you need the names of attorneys in your area let me know.
An elderly lady that had dementia had recently died. Her spouse died approximately 10 years earlier. The next of kin is her first cousin.
A niece of the deceased husband that is not a blood relative has some how made herself a trustee on the elderly lady’s property 2 months before she... View More
answered on Nov 24, 2018
If the decedent was not competent to make the trust, a court proceeding can invalidate it.
This is about a real estate fraud case ,where a person who had 2 lawsuits against them 1 for fraud sold a building that was not solely theirs to a developer corp,who then used their attorneys to help the person who commited fraud to force a win that ended up hurting the victim of multiple crimes... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2018
You need to speak with an attorney. Your story is heartbreaking, but without reviewing the legal documents and the court decisions it is impossible to put together a strategy for you.
My brother had severe mental health, he would self medicate with alcohol. He received mental health disability. Doctor prescribe him valium and trazadone, knowing he was alcoholic. No drugs to help him with his thoughts. He drank and abused the valium. He had court case pending and constant issues... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2018
I don't see it. Difficult to show as he was already compromised. The state has no duty to get people mental health treatment. But why not ask an attorney in New York?
answered on Aug 21, 2018
Possibly. Contact a member of the NY State Trial Lawyers Assn in your county. They give free consults.
answered on Jun 29, 2018
No. Why would you want to? Let them. You may change your mind. It's brought on behalf of the estate, anyway. If someone else was at fault it's really their insurance that is at issue, and if no claim is made the only person that's happy if you don't file a claim is the insurance... View More
answered on May 22, 2018
Generally any of the next of kin can. If you have a question consult a member of the NY State Trial Lawyers Assn that handles the type of event that befell you.
If I filed a wrongful death, is a deposition required of me? And if I'm unable to make the deposition, can they legally drop my lawsuit?
answered on May 4, 2018
Depends who you are in relation to the case. If your deposition is noticed and you refuse to attend yes, they can get the case dismissed.
answered on Apr 16, 2018
Depends on who they are. If they witnessed, if they are immediate family, possibly. Contact a member of the NYState Trial Lawyers Assn if you don't have an attorney.
Or would recovery be allowed only if the adult child was contributing to the support of the parent
answered on Mar 26, 2018
The law of the state where it happened governed. You want to speak with an attorney who handles wrongful death and survival cases , and the attorney should be a member of the state's trial lawyers association.
answered on Mar 26, 2018
Depends if there was a camera there.However because of the amount of storage space video takes, Usually the video is removed after 36-50 hours.
answered on Mar 18, 2018
When the jury decides that there was no negligence that was a cause of the death, the verdict would be for the defendant. Plaintiffs have the burden of proof, a preponderance of the evidence, or what is more probably true than not true, that the breach of duty was a cause of the damages, the death... View More
hospital and the hospital failed to properly supervise her, which led to her death?
answered on Feb 26, 2018
Her next of kin if any can contact a member of the NYState Trial Lawyers Assn that handles nursing home care issues.They give free consults.
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