How can I dispute a debt that a collection agency (about $300) claims that is mine, but I am SURE it is not????

Under Federal law, a dispute and validation request requires the collector to cease calling and obtain and send validation from the original...

I was at a concert last night in NY and a member of the band hit me in the face with his guitar, intentionally or not can i sue?

Adding to the prior poster's remarks, you will want to speak to a New York personal injury attorney about your potential case. That person can...

Bank levy

It sounds like you need to have an order to show cause filed on your behalf for the court's assistance to unfreeze your account in light of the...

Should I contact the original creditor?

If you are being sued, the best advice at this point is to contact a debt collection litigation defense attorney to assist you in answering the...

Why do insurance companies do this during a personal injury case?

Your question is a good one and the first attorney's answer is pretty much on point. Under the New York Civil Practice Rules governing Personal...

In NY How long can a Complaint Summons (small Claims) be on file before it gets thrown out due to the length of time?

Call the clerk of the Small Claims court and ask what the status of the case is. If the court has a busy docket, it may take a while for your case...

Once a Lawsuit has been filed (for an injury case), does it have to be settled within a certain amount of time?

Just to clarify the previous answer somewhat. Personal injury and other New York civil cases have been "streamlined" to a certain degree under the...

Trial date for Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Contact your lawyer and ask him or her when the Note of Issue must be filed per the Preliminary Conference Order. This is usually a guideline and...

Rear Ended in NYS by Commecial Truck. 35 PT treatments, 2 Nerve Blocks and Back Surgery to take out L4 & L5. settlement offer?

You need to speak with your lawyer directly about this. A lot depends on the available insurance coverage, the venue available for you to file a...

Depending on the amount of damages to your bike, you can either file a lawsuit against the owner of the commercial vehicle in small claims or Civil...