I injured myself 1/5/2014 running down the stairs during a fire in the Manhattan high rise I live in. Can I sue for damages?

I would consult a personal injury attorney, since the injuries are substantial. There may be a proximate cause issue here: that is, was it...

Would personal property stolen from me by security. Be cause for negligence in my injuries?

It's impossible to answer without more information. What do you mean by 'stolen' by security? Were you not allowed to bring property into an...

Can i re-open a settlement for injury

No. This is actually a common occurrence and represents the danger of settling without knowing the full extent of one's injuries.

Can an attorney and insurance company enter into a settlement agreement after the attorneys client has past away ?

As a general matter, an attorney cannot enter into a settlement agreement without the client's authorization.

Should I take this to small claims court or hire a lawyer?

I'd recommend speaking with an attorney to assess the situation. Your best course of action may depend on the damages (monetary losses) you...

Contract and Virtual Signatures

There are no required formalities regarding how the contract is signed. The signatures will hold up if they represent assent to the terms of the...

I have 20 plus year old bad history I live out of state and would I would like to have rights restored

Please be more specific about your history so that we can provide you with more detailed information.

Seek a consultation with a personal injury attorney. If you opted to sue, you would have to establish liability and damages. Do you have the bones,...

I was involved in a car accident and the driver said he will pay out of pocket now he refuses.

Yes, you can still report the accident. I recommend filing the police report and motor vehicle accident report ASAP. If you were injured, seek...