Can My Friend Receive Workers Compensation From Work Place?

Your friend should contact a New York City personal injury lawyer asap. Workers' comp only applies for job related injuries.

What is a reasonable amount to be charged for dealing with a wrongful death claim?

In NY, an attorney's fee cannot be more than 33 1/3% unless approved by a court for extraordinary work performed. If it were a medical...

Does my friend have a case against the city county or state?

Notice of claims against a municipality much be filed within 90 days of the occurrence. Also a lawyer would need to know the type of premises the...

Does my loved one have a lawsuit.

Other than rejecting the ink, does she have any permanent damage?

The law surrounding slip and fall cases can be very complex. Was there a prior storm? How long before the accident did it stop. Did someone attempt...

HI I sued a dentist but there is no indication he has malpractice insurance ? can they practice without in newyork state?

Insurance is not mandatory. You can still file a suit but any recovery will depend on his own resources.

Judge found defendant 100% at fault. Now waiting to see the amount of damages I'm entitled to. How long will that take?

There is no set time limit. But if it a judge hearing your case and not a jury, I would expect that it would not be too long.

I was in a car accident when making right turn into the right lane when i noticed A double parked cab.

Show the police report to a personal injury lawyer before you make any decisions. If there is at least some liability on the other car, then I...

Can I still earn a settlement?

The NY statute of limitations for a workers' comp claim is 2 years from the date of the incident. You cannot sue your employer for civil damages...

Diagnosed with a permanent disability however my insurance company will not accept it; how do i approach this?”

I agree. You may also want to talk to a social security disability lawyer. If you are accepted, you may be entitled to Medicare as well.