Caught shoplifting

It's always possible but you are more likely going to get a civil demand letter for money that you really are not obligated to pay

Probably not. An ACD is the factual equivalent of a dismissal under New York law and is not a conviction. Just be honest that you were arrested but...

Would it be considered statutory rape?

Yes. 17 is the age of consent in New York. Anyone under 17 is not legally allowed to consent, so even consensual activity is rape

I got a large verdict in a similar case. If you can prove that the landlord knew about a roach infestation and failed to take adequate steps to...

If you own a vehicle, then you need to do a no fault application with your own car insurance company within 30 days of the accident. You also need...

Can I sue for malpractice and negligence?

Potentially, if an anesthesiologist reviews the records and agrees that there was a departure from accepted care, you can sue for malpractice.

A friend got pulled over by the NYPD and all of us in the car got charged with PL 265.01 01. What do I do

You need an attorney to represent you. Often in this situation if one person admits to ownership, they drop the charges against the others. We are...

I was rear ended. She has minimal insurance I have supplemental. Had shoulder surgery as a result. What should be pursued?

You can file a supplementary under insured motorist claim against your own insurance carrier. We have handled many of these cases and can do this...

Should I discuss with a lawyer

Yes, you should speak with a lawyer, but first you should see a doctor so that you can find out if you have any injury.

Do I have an other claim besides workers comp claim, from a construction site accident?

Possibly. Since it is a construction site you may have a labor law violation claim against the landowner and general contractor. I would need to...