What type of lawyer would help sue the city for wrongful arrest in addition to major damage sustained while car was impounded?

Moved to 'General Practice' where you might get some help. As its a property damage claim, you may need to pay for a lawyer up front, or handle it...

Am I responsible for my child injuring another?

To answer your question, technically speaking, you could be sued. NY has a Parental Responsibility Law for the wrongful acts of children aged 10...

Difficult case, but if there is documentation that the COs were given advanced warning that he was a target for attack - i.e. someone told them...

Can I sue a veterinarian for misdiagnosing my cat that was just a year old my cat suffer dearly passing October 6th 4:44 a.m I ?

Sorry for your loss, but as Mr. Rothstein correctly said, pets are treated in N.Y. law as objects, with replacement cost the only recoverable...

Do I have the right to see my invoices as a model at a modeling agency?

Generally, an Agent has a duty (upon demand) to account for any money collected in the course of acting on behalf of their Principal (you). It...

How much medical coverage do I have If I was struck in a weird hit and run accident?

If you have a foot fracture, torn ligament or other serious injury, you would have a case worth pursuing, in my opinion. If you paid cash and...

How can I write a screenplay about a deceased Texan and negotiate a contract with his surviving son?

Moved to Intellectual Property - I think you need to ask an attorney in the literary and publishing world. Best of luck.

A bench trial has been bifurcated and the first segment was completed almost nine months ago. Is this reasonable time period?

If the Liability part of the trial has been done already, and all you're waiting for is an inquest on damages, then 9 months would be a long time -...

Received a summons - but how can this be?

In New York, electronic filing is 24/7 - any day any time.

Can I sue the hospital for medical malpractice ?

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Patient suicide malpractice cases are notoriously difficult to win, especially in the absence of a...