If a compromise for a death settled OUT OF COURT, must it be distributed under both PI/WD? Set for/paid out as either? Who says?

Since he was not contributing financially to any of his family members, they have no right of action for wrongful death. So, the personal injury...

Unfortunately, Surrogate's Court practice varies widely throughout the state. The way that I've handled it is, first there has to be a...

19 y/o disabled son attacked while walking service animal. Went to hospital and received 5 stitches. Can I sue?

First, see about getting an order of protection if you have not already done so. You could sue, but there is a question of whether homeownwer's...

Personal injury

It seems odd to me that you would ask people you don't know aqbout people whom you do know. Let me just throw out an idea here: how is a young...

Personal injury

Yes, that is usually one of the last parts of discovery.

Personal injury

Fairly important: if it is a "negative" exam, then a jury could simply choose to believe the examining physician over the treating physician, no...

Should I contact an attorney about malpractice, or can I take any legal action?

By all means, you should contact an experienced med-mal lawyer in your area. Whether there is a makable case for malpractice would require further...

14 yr old boy threw bike on top of 13 yr old girl causing scrapes to her leg, a bump on the head and damage to the bike.

Scrapes and bumps are generally not worth suing over.

Do I have a malpractice case for pain and suffering.?

Theoretically, yest. But: in my opinion, the cost would be too great to make it worthwhile.

How can a New York Car accident lawyer withdraw as counsel when he/she feels that the case has no merits prior to filing suit?

Are you asking as a procedural matter, or on what basis? Are you the client or the attorney? First thing is to talk. Meet with the client in...