Can I sue a University?

Usually you must look to the paperwork that you signed which will control as opposed to any verbal statements that were made.

Family member with extensive psychiatric care history committed suicide. Can we sue the jail for negligence?

Inmates are the only people in the country with the right to medical care. There may either be a civil rights action or a medical malpractice...

It is legal to sue but first there has to be a medical basis for the lawsuit. Have you seen another physician? Did the first physician do something...

I said "okay" to the pain and suffering amount offered...

It would appear that sine there is no agreement memorialized in writing and you have not received any monies there is no official enforceable...

Do I have to have a medical case at all? I'm not a mean greedy person, but I'm feeling a little duped.

In order to pursue a malpractice action you need to prove that the physician deviated from accepted standards of practice (it sounds like that part...

What are my legal options if I become the target of a civil lawsuit and my employer does not want to support me?

More often than not lawyers are searching for a "deep pocket", someone who has assets or insurance that can pay the claim. They rarely will sue an...

Please help, How do I go about suing a school?

In NYS a child once entrusted to the school should be accorded the same level of care and supervision as if he was with his parents. The school...

How do I proceed to file an claim against someone who skied into me causing me substantial injuries?

You will have to prove that the other skier caused your injuries by their negligence /lack of ordinary care. This can be pursued by a personal...

Pre-trial for accident caused by an unlicensed operator

Since you always have had insurance and he has a valid license your insurance company should defend any civil actions. As to any other actions...

Got a good question please help

My understanding having negotiated settlements from both sides over the past 24 plus years is that an offer may be withdrawn at any time for any...