Questions answered by Stephen R. Chesley

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I lost in a small claims court case when suing the defendant for my car's total loss, what can I do now?

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 26, 2013

Each jurisdiction have there own set of rules regarding your right to an appeal. Check with court. Many jurisdictions state if you agree to...

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I was involved in an MVA. I was a passenger in a Vehicle which hit a double parked car (no signals and close to intersection).

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 16, 2013

There is a chance that you could collect from the parked car if it can be shown that there is liability on said car for the accident. You did...

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What am I supposed to do after receiving a summons for a car accident that wasn't my fault?

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

You should contact your insurance company and forward the summons and complaint to them. When you take out motor vehicle insurance you are...

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What happens if I change lawyers....case pending 4 yrs....not doing anything.....

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 30, 2013

You may change attorneys at anytime if you are unsatisfied with your representation. NY State no fault law does require that you have a serious...

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Can my lawyer bill me for motion to withdrawal? Even if I I no longer work for the company?

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 08, 2013

IF you were the driver of the motor vehicle that was involved in the accident and a lawsuit by the other car was instituted, most likely you were...

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What happens if a lawsuit isn't answered by the party at fault?

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 03, 2013

IF a summons and complaint has been filed properly, i.e service upon the proper defendants, the insurance company would provide legal counsel to...

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How long before I get an offer on underinsured claim ?

Stephen's answer | Answered on April 23, 2013

In an underinsured motorist case you must prove that the injuries are worth more than the amount of the underlining policy. If same can be proven...

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Car rear-ended a commercial truck that I was driving temporary for a company can I legally sue for back pain?

Stephen's answer | Answered on April 12, 2013

You can sue the offending vehicle for your pain and suffering and maintain a worker's compensation case for your medical bills and lost wages. ...

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Who would be responsible for a slip and fall if an employer leases the building and contracts out to a cleaning company?

Stephen's answer | Answered on April 04, 2013

IF there is a cleaning company responsible for the maintenance of the premises, they would be the first named defendant in an action. You cannot...

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My mother in-law slip and fell at Walmart . Her foot sprained from the fall. How do we get compensation?

Stephen's answer | Answered on April 04, 2013

The first question is what caused your mother to fall. Liability is the first concern in bring a personal injury lawsuit. Then you must discuss...

Stephen R. Chesley's Answers (182)

I lost in a small claims court case when suing the defendant for my car's total loss, what can I do now?

I was involved in an MVA. I was a passenger in a Vehicle which hit a double parked car (no signals and close to intersection).

What am I supposed to do after receiving a summons for a car accident that wasn't my fault?

What happens if I change lawyers....case pending 4 yrs....not doing anything.....

Can my lawyer bill me for motion to withdrawal? Even if I I no longer work for the company?

What happens if a lawsuit isn't answered by the party at fault?

How long before I get an offer on underinsured claim ?

Car rear-ended a commercial truck that I was driving temporary for a company can I legally sue for back pain?

Who would be responsible for a slip and fall if an employer leases the building and contracts out to a cleaning company?

My mother in-law slip and fell at Walmart . Her foot sprained from the fall. How do we get compensation?