How long does a lawyer & adjuster have to settle a personal injury case?

In NY, the statute of limitations is trhee years. November 2013 to June of 2015 is only 19 months or so, that is a typical stretch of time, as...

Do I have grounds to sue?

No, you can't sue, because worker's comp is your exclusive remedy. You can call OSHA if you want to, maybe they have a confidential reporting...

How do lawyers place a value personal injury case?

While you do provide some good information, assessment of damages in a personal injury case requires detailed analysis of liability, the injuries,...

Motorcyclist hit me as I have almost completed my right turn. He was taken away by EMS.

Yes, you are at fault. You made a left-hand turn in front of an oncoming vehicle. He could not stop in time because you cut him off. You have...

Spa steam accident at saloon and scar on my neck. Can I sue the spa?

Is the scar permanent? Is it visible? Do you have medical bills? I've had clients use the term "scar" to refer to a mark that faded after a few...

Personal injury mta pedestrian

If you want to worry, you have picked the wrong thing to worry about. Here's why: in NY, we don't put a specific amount that we are suing for, we...

I slipped and fall on my rear end while exiting a NY MTA bus yesterday. The steps were wet, and I lost my footing.

File a no-fault claim. Avvo requires that my answer must be at least 35 characters long.

I won a lawsuit against my former landlord, but health issues could not be covered, how do I sue her for 4 years of lost income

So you had a good result with your attorney representing you, but now you are asking how to sue your former landlady again. If you have been unable...

I WAS IN POLICE CUSTODY AND HANCUFFED EXTREMELY TIGHT AND THE KEY WAS BROKEN OFF IN THE HANDCUFF. WORE CUFFS FOR 12 HRS.

They will doubless claim that they cuffed you only as tight as they needed to , and they key braking was just a fluke. You don't mention what your...

Avvo just gives the info, it's up to you to decide how valuable it is. I suppose the adjusters might do a little digging around, but they put...