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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.
answered on Jun 22, 2016
Two years, I believe. You should contact a member of the NY State Trial Lawyers Assn. They give free consultations.
Do this as soon as possible as car crashes may also involve issues of "crashworthiness." If you need the names of some lawyers let me know.
answered on Feb 6, 2016
Statutes of limitations are fact-specific. Talk to a local lawyer ASAP.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is... View More
He choke to death on his own vomit, and she was his care giver. She was aware of it, and she just let it happen when she could of taken action. A witness to this event has inform me of this, but was fearful since she was threaten at the time to speak about it until recently. Can I take any legal... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2015
There are deadlines for making legal claims, but you can talk to a lawyer ASAP to see if you can still sue.
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I took zofran while pregnant a lot. I didn't hear about the major defects until this past summer. I did the research on the medication and I think it caused my daughter's heart defect. Can I do anything if the medication alerts came after the 2 years?
answered on May 27, 2015
Products liability claims general have a three year statute so consult an attorney who handles Zofran claims ASAP
answered on May 27, 2015
Claims against the State generally have a 2 yr Statute of Limitations but there is a requirement that a Notice of Intention be filed sooner. consult an attorney for guidance
My father was killed 4 weeks in a house fire. There were multiple violations on the home & there also were no smoke detectors so I would like to sue the landlord for negligence, however, my mother was married to my father at the time of his death and she has already filed a lawsuit. As his... View More
answered on May 3, 2015
Only one lawsuit can be filed on behalf of the estate. As you are a distributee under New York's estate laws, you should recover a share of any settlement proceeds according to the laws of intestacy. You should contact the lawyer your mother retained to discuss this further.
What legal entity can he call
answered on Apr 30, 2015
That would be hard to say. If there is a lawyer involved, he or she would be the best lawyer to answer any questions about the lawsuit.
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answered on Jul 27, 2011
In a wrongful death case in New York, the family members of the deceased can sue for pecuniary loss, or the loss of the financial contributions that the deceased was contributing by way of salary, pension, future earnings potential and benefits. Additionally, there can be a claim for loss of... View More
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answered on Jul 23, 2011
The statute of limitations on a wrongful death case in New York is 2 years. Usually a case like this would be brought either by your aunt if she is still alive, and if not, by one of his children, assuming he had children.
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answered on Apr 25, 2011
In New York, the statute of limitations in a wrongful death case is 2 years from the date of death of the decedent.
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