I moved into a homeless shelter in Brooklyn, NY 1 week ago. The water is so hot I got 3rd degree burns on my arm can I sue?

Yes, 3rd degree burns could mean 150 degree water - which was probably a boiler maintenance problem. If they knew about this problem and didn't...

Can I sue?

The problem with not going to the ER is that you will have no documented injury, and thus no basis for a personal injury claim, even though you...

Am I solely at fault though I step rushed on a moving escalator? My sneaker got caught underneath the end lip groove

Unless there was a malfunction with the escalator or a part of it was out of place and caused a tripping hazard that the mall and/or maintenance...

How do I respond when the company I am suing contacts me and asks for an accounting of damages I am suing for?

If you're doing this pro se, it sounds like you've already filed the suit and served the defendant - and in Federal court, no less. The insurance...

Can I sue for false HIV text on my medical records?

There have been negligence cases where a lab error resulted in a patient being told they were HIV+ when they were not, and the patient was put on a...

There's nothing normal about it. You're lucky you didn't kill someone. Leaving the scene of an accident is an offense...I don't know how you're...

Can you call the judge by their first name or Mr. XXX?

Why would you want to run the risk of offending the judge? - that's just not smart.

Looking for s medical malpractice attorney.

I know Riverhead, and it can be a tough venue for medical malpractice cases. My advice would be to hire a trial lawyer who has specifically...

Court dismissed my complaint; appeal is waiting to be calendared. I want to file 2 new claims. Do I need to start a new case?

If you file another suit on the same set of facts, it likely will be dismissed. ' Negligent infliction of emotional distress' as a cause of action...

Can I take legal actions after falling down slippery service entrance stairs?

If it was snowing at the time, you'd have a tough time holding the building accountable, as they're not required to clear during a snowstorm... A...