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answered on Aug 24, 2017
Contact a member of the NY State Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults. Most states do not recognize common law "partners," and even states with domestic partnership laws look to see if there was a civil union.
answered on Aug 2, 2017
Yes, potentially. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law... View More 
Which the charge is for Murder 2 w/ intent. But the Da offered a plea of Manlaughter 1. How is that possible? And what more could a laywer do?
answered on Jul 8, 2017
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answered on Jun 26, 2017
You'd want to be sure you are listed on the estate, and that the attorney bringing the case knows of you and your contact information. You don't have to be a party to the case however if you have a separate claim you do if you want that claim to be heard.
answered on Jun 2, 2017
The estate can sue, and the administrator of the estate would bring the case. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and... View More
answered on May 13, 2017
It depends on the will/ trust, otherwise intestacy laws apply. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2017
See: http://www.nycbar.org/get-legal-help/article/personal-injury-and-accidents/wrongful-death/
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I am writing on behalf of victims children. My 51 year old cousin died from obstruction. She was scheduled for prolapse surgery but surgeon cancelled.
answered on Mar 29, 2017
Kids need an attorney. Medica records too. However usually the hospital wants to see estate papers. Contact a member of the NY State Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.
Good day police killed my brother 2 years ago n planted weapons on him, now they have sent bk documents stating there aren't enough evidence to take to circuit court so they are just getting away with murder. What can I do at this point? Please need help
answered on Mar 18, 2017
Generally there's a three year statute for tort cases but wrongful death cases are two years. You want to call up the NY Civil Liberties Union, ask if they have "cooperating attorneys" who handle police misconduct cases, and talk to one of those lawyers (they usually give free... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2017
You may be able to sue the nursing home for negligence and wrongful death. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and... View More
who is the responsible party?
answered on Feb 18, 2017
It sounds like medical negligence was the proximate cause of death, not the car accident.
See: http://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/other-courts/2007/2007-51922.html, case: Chowes v Aslam, 2007 NY Slip Op 51922(U) [17 Misc 3d 1111(A)] Decided on October 11, 2007 Supreme Court, Kings... View More
And suffering and wronful death are the other 2 siblings entitled to the settlement award?
answered on Jan 29, 2017
Yes, and the one has to give an accounting. But in most states all siblings can ask to be named co-representatives of the estate. Suggest you cotact a member of the NY State Trial Lawyers Assn if you have concerns about this.
death (who himself wasn't at fault)? What are the differences between suing the government and a private party for wrongful death?
answered on Jan 20, 2017
Yes but there are time limits. You need to immediately contact a member of the NY State Trial Lawyers Assn who handles police misconduct cases--they give free consultations. The differences are that the government is responsible onlky in certain situations, and there are other restrictions. If you... View More
estate for child support he never paid when he was still alive?
answered on Dec 19, 2016
You should put in a claim with the estate if the amount was still due and owing at the time of his demise.
answered on Nov 23, 2016
Yes you do. Only if those who have first claim to be administrator of the estate give up their claim to the non family member can that person be administrator. However, the non-family member has no claim of their own, no matter how close, loving, caring they may have been to the deceased.
I have copy of check that indicates on check borrowed money to be paid back in a couple of days, have his signature of cashing the check for $990.00. Can I sue interest for not paying since this check was cashed in 2012, along with filing fees and emotional damages? Suing him in the town he... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2016
You may sue him I believe statute of limitations in NY is 6 years. But don't wait any longer--do it now. You need to sue him where the payment was made, or where he lives now.
We rushed her to the ER and after she passed, the ER doc said we should do an autopsy - but she was cremated before we could do anything about it. Do we have a case here? The ER doc seemed to think something wasn't right.
answered on Oct 30, 2016
without more, unlikely but bigger than that is a statute of limitations. For your own peace of mind get a consult from a member of the NY State Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.
Is there a resource to search for settlements in wrongful death that had no antecedent case.
answered on Jul 18, 2016
There are jury verdict reviews but each case has its unique facts and it's not something you can say "well these people got this so we should get that." You do have, I assume, a lawyer who is a member of the NY State Trial Lawyers association and you should ask them.Generally, the... View More
All othwr banks say nope and these guys say yes juat dont want to get in trouble or jepordize me and my families life
answered on Jul 5, 2016
If the loan is in regard to a death case chances are there are hidden interest charges so they get more than they loan by a large chunk. I advise clients against this. Presumably you have a lawyer--ask them.
answered on Jun 25, 2016
I believe it's two years. If you have questions I suggest you contact a member of the NY State Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consultations.
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