I have been named as a witness in a lawsuit , how do I find out my part in this, the person that named me is being elusive

Tell the truth. Don't guess or speculate. Don't volunteer unnecessary information. It does not sound like you are a party, so you do not seem to be...

CAR ACCIDENT NO FAULT DR APPOINTMENT

The purpose of the no fault exam is to determine if you are disabled and entitled to continued benefits. There are practical reasons why you should...

I was hit by a company truck. I don't have a lawyer. The defendants company is requesting my tax returns for 6 years. Why?

Likely the defendant wants your (cell) phone records to claim that you were distracted at the time of the accident. Tax returns are necessary if...

If a person dies after they win a settlement case for workers comp in NY does the estate of the deceased get the money?

The estate of the deceased-claimant would be entitled to receive the accrued compensation which the decedent might have received, but for her...

What legally makes something a parody.

If you are developing a 'game', you will have to face a number of significant issues, the least of which is copyright. The underlying purpose of...

I agree that your question is a bit hard to answer, but I think that that this is not a copyright issue. My understanding is that you are asking if...

What is the citation for the New York State statute that states the grounds for divorce?

Please keep in mind that in 2010 this ("no fault") ground was added to DRL 170 "(7) The relationship between husband and wife has broken down...

Can an attorney be sued for negligence in Civil Court for smaller amounts?

The requirement that a complaint specify the amount of damages sought in a malpractice claim or negligence action (known as the ad damnum clause) ...

This is a bit of a dilemma. The 60 day rule of course applies, but compliance is sometimes problematic due to the backlog in the judicial system....

There are two key aspects to any negligence action: liability and damages. Assuming that your surgery is casually related to your accident, I must...