Slipped and fell on ice. What should I do?

There is also an Administrative Code in NYC which requires a property owner to clean the sidewalk in front of their property within four (4) hours...

My celling fell on me but didn't break any bones but in pain

A ceiling collapse is a type of premises liability lawsuit which may be a strong case. One of the important issues to prove with respect to...

Is landlord responsible to fix things after they do an inspection to see how things are working?

What you described is known as actual notice. If the landlord did an inspection and personally saw the raised carpet and then affirmatively...

My mothers attorney supposedly settled a slip and fall case with a hospital over a year ago. Why hasn't she been paid yet?

Medicare does take some time to respond to lien requests but not one year. Their website is helpful and from what I have seen, they have been...

I was involved in an auto accident and have consulted with a lawyer whose fees are 1/3 of our winnings. Is this a fair amount?

Most lawyers charge 1/3rd or 33.3% on a contingency basis. In New York, that is the standard rate. If a lawyer has to do extra work such as...

I fell on ice at my building what legal advice you may give

While I agree with other lawyer contributors that we need much more information to properly answer your question, you may have a case if it was NOT...

I stupidly shoplifted about $50.00 of groceries and got caught. Spent about 5-6 hours in precinct. No prior anything.

With no priors, you should be able to plea this down to an ACD (adjournment in contemplation of dismissal) meaning if you stay out of trouble for...

I agree with the other contributors that you should complete a No Fault application (NF2 form) and apply for personal injury protection or PIP...

I agree with the other contributors that you should seek out an attorney admitted to the tribal courts who has experience dealing with injury cases...