My attorney is not representing me in obtaining my settlement check. He is giving me a run around, what do i do?

To begin with, it is presumed that when you say the check is "being held to check for liens", that it is you attorney that is holding onto the...

Opinion regarding personal injury and code?

Notwithstanding your details, it is a somewhat difficult to determine whether the "pole" would be considered to be a part of the walkway, once the...

Why are expert usually hired in a premises liability (slip/trip and fall) case?

When dealing with a "premises liability" case, an expert will be typically needed where the issue is generally one of whether the construction or...

I was a plaintiff in a personal injury trial for elevator doors at workplace closing on my head 2x. Have brain injury.

It is always unfortunate to hear that a seriously injured person was not successful in obtaining compensation, but the law does not guarantee you...

Why does open and obvious defense in a slip and fall only relief the owner of warning but doesn't relief the duty to keep safe?

The following is a generalized discussion of the issue(s) you raise. A more specific analysis would require a fact specific presentation, which...

As noted, CPLR 5003-a requires payment to be made "within" 21 days of "tender of the settlement papers, which typically are the General Release and...

Can i sue ex girlfriend and dipose her

From your brief description, it appears you are out the cost of a ticket, in the name of love. The law in NY does not guarantee the success of...

Unfortunately, I believe you will not be able to bring an action, even if it had merit. Firstly, when seeking to sue a municipality, or an agency...

It is unfortunate that your son will have to go through the procedure a second time, but I note that aside from reporting that the doctor (?) did...

What kind of things does or suppose a personal injury claim suppose to have?

A you note yourself, everything case is different. The contents of a file is not necessarily based upon how long a case was going on, but how much...