Personal Injury Legal Questions

Hello Victoria, Much more information is needed is needed to give you reliable specifics. You may have a viable claim for loss of consortium. You should speak with a Personal Injury attorney to explore this further. We all give free initial consultations for representation on contingency.... Read More

Sorry to hear what you're going through.  Given how much they cost to litigate, medical malpractice lawsuits do not make sense unless you've suffered a serious, permanent injury.  Without minimizing what you went through, emotional distress, without more, would not justify such a lawsuit.  You may wish, however, to file a complaint with the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC), https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/doctors/conduct/. Best regards, Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC 61 Broadway, Suite 2220 New York, NY  10006 (212) 226-6662 http://kdrpilawyers.com/   ... Read More

OK so the standard of care that a property owner has to comply with is to make sure that their property is safe for people that they know or should know are legally allowed to be on their property. You should take plenty of pictures from different angles at the same time of day that you fell, whether that be dark or light, to prove that this was a dangerous condition that you could not or should not have been aware of. If it was in plain sight, and there was no car that was obstructing your view of this danger, then that would be a partial defense to your claim.  So it really depends on the exact circumstances of The condition of the danger, taking all factors into consideration to determine if it was an open an obvious danger. You should retain counsel on contingency fee to pursue your claim here in Florida, which means you do not pay anything unless you win your case. Also the value of your case would depend not only on the extent of the property owners negligence, but also on what damages you suffered. Did you suffer any damages that required medical treatment? Did you break a bone?  ... Read More

OK so if your girlfriends ex owns property, then any damages that he caused you could possibly be covered by his homeowners insurance policy. (Or renters policy if he rents or leases an apartment) This would be the case for example, if you were injured not through His intentional acts, but through any actions that you could arguably make that it was negligence. This is because homeowners insurance policies do not cover intentional acts, but only negligence. If for example, the police reports show that he did not intend to hurt you, but did so, through or by an accident, then the homeowners policy may cover your damages. Discuss your case in a private phone call with counsel here in the state of Florida. Some of us take these cases on contingency fee, which means you don't pay anything unless you win the case.   ... Read More

Frankly, it's very difficult to win a slander case.  You could only recover the amount of money you are out as a result of the slander.  If you weren't fired, I don't think you have provable money damages. Kimberly Beck Beck Law Center   Attorney Advertisement.  Beck Law Center’s responses are intended to provide general information and should not be construed as creating an attorney/client relationship.  Therefore, it may not reflect the current law in your jurisdiction.  It is not intended as a substitute for legal advice.  Further, this correspondence is not protected by privilege.  No reader of this post should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in, or accessible through, this Post without seeking the appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from a lawyer licensed in the recipient’s state, country or other appropriate licensing jurisdiction.... Read More

Mr. Sistrunk, so sorry for your loss.  In order to determine whether you have a viable wrongful death claim, you need to obtain copies of your mother's medical records and speak with an experienced personal injury attorney.  Keep in mind that the appropriate procedure to perform when someone is choking is the Heimlich maneuver, not CPR (which is only performed if they've stopped breathing).  And the Heimlich maneuver is not performed if the victim is still able to cough / talk. Best regards, Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC 61 Broadway, Suite 2220 New York, NY  10006 (212) 226-6662 www.kdrpilawyers.com... Read More

Can they sue you?  Yes.  Should they be suinig the parents who furnished your son with the fireworks instead?  Yes.  There is no legal duty in New York for parents to supervise their children.  Putting the lawsuit aside, the parents of all the children involved ought to pool their resources and reimburse the neighbor for the damage caused by the fireworks (which are illegal in New York). Best regards, Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC 61 Broadway, Suite 2220 New York, NY  10006 (212) 226-6662 www.kdrpilawyers.com... Read More

Sorry to hear what happened to you.  Although not impossible, it's unlikely that you got nail fungus from the nail salon.  Here's an article I found online which you might find helpful.  If the appearance of your nail really bothers you, make an appointment with a podiatrist.  The only way to treat nail fungus is with a course of oral antibiotics.  Topical medications do work as the fungus lives underneath the nail bed. Hope this helps. Best regards, Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC 61 Broadway, Suite 2220 New York, NY  10006 (212) 226-6662 www.kdrpilawyers.com... Read More

You can contact the court clerk in the county in which the accident happened, and inquire as to whether any party has sued you in your name. Just because you have not been served, doesn't mean the action has not been filed. In most states, parties have a few months up to three usually in order to serve a defendant in an action that has been timely filed.... Read More

Regina.  Do you still need counsel for this case. My office is still interested in helping you 407-581-2581   You may be able to bring a claim against your stepmother for the wrongful death of your father. You should have a private phone consultation with a lawyer, about the facts and circumstances surrounding this tragedy. If it looks like there's a case, then you should retain an attorney on contingency fee, which means you don't pay anything unless you win the case. Do you have evidence to establish that your stepmother neglected treating your father with food water and medicine for 3 days? Or is it just your gut feeling?  Stephen Black, Esq. (407) 581-2581... Read More

Potentially.  You are essentially pursuing a negligence claim.  If the business was negligent in the operation, design upkeep etc., of the entryway and her fall was caused by the condition of the area, then they are probably liable, at least in part, for her injuries.  For a definitive answer I suggest sitting down with an attorney to review the circumstances in detail and advise you.   Best of luck.... Read More

More information would be needed to determine whether you have a viable claim against your landlord,  your neighbor, or someone else. Most of the time, for you to have a valid claim against someone, you need to point to something specific that the person did that was wrong or you need to point to an agreement that you had with that person. Neighbor: If, for example, your neighbor fell asleep with a cigarette, you may have a claim. However, if someone broke into the neighbor’s property and set the fire, you may not have a claim against the neighbor. Your landlord: Based on the information you have provided, it's hard to see how your landlord would be at fault, so you are unlikely to have a claim against your landlord unless your landlord was somehow at fault for causing the fire or if your lease says the landlord would be responsible for damage to your property. Your landlord’s insurance would only pay if the landlord is legally at fault. Other people: If the fire was caused by a faulty equipment that your neighbor was using, then you may have a claim against the manufacturer of the equipment. If you had insurance, then you may have a claim against your insurance carrier.   There are many possible ways to approach this situation based on other information.... Read More