Sueing NYCHA

Sorry for your loss. You and your family members should contact an attorney immediately, both to determine who would be the administrator of the...

The Surrogate's Court in Kings County can have long delays; it may be different now, but a prior Kings County Surrogate had delays of up to a year...

My son was beat up with a pool stick in jail-I had attorney and after 5 years,tells me the case was dismissed?

Have you asked for a copy of the decision? A case against a correctional facility for an inmate's assault on a prisoner is not an easy one, and...

I need help in obtaining the Death Certificate of my stepfather. I live inNew York City. I tried to get the certificate myself ?

It's simple and an attorney is not needed. Go to https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/death-certificates.page and order it online.

Can I sue my old landlord or the health department for neglecting lead poisoning affecting my child?

You can definitely sue your landlord. Hopefully, your landlord has insurance that covers lead paint poisoning; if the landlord has sufficient...

Parent died in bicycle accident. Not married to mother so im next of kin. what are my rights when it comes to filing a law suit?

Is your father named on your birth certificate? If so (assuming there is no will), your uncle should not be appointed administrator of the estate...

Is my lawyer to required to pay social services for a lien in her name if I receive money from a settlement? She is deceased. ?

There should be an order from a Surrogate Judge compromising the case and directing distribution of the estate's assets. That, in all likelihood,...

You should consult with an attorney and not post admissions. An attorney can possibly work out psychiatric treatment program for you.

. My wife was indicated for alcohol use in a CPS report. I received a letter. She died 3 months later . Wrongful death?

Not sure I understand. CPS - Child protective services? - said your wife abused alcohol. She died of alcohol abuse. Is that correct? If so,...

Is there a law in NY that states when a parent dies the children who are minors at the time of death receive the money?

Actually, when it comes to wrongful death cases, there are 2 claims - first, for the monetary loss (including the cost of loss of guidance and...