Dear Sir / Madam, I am a AVVO customer but I do not seem to receive the questions when others do. Often all available points are taken by...

What are the basic rules for riding a skateboard and bicycle?

The operators of a skateboard or bicycle have to observe New York Vehicle and Traffic Laws. If a skateboarder or bicyclist is hit by a car and the...

Need Opinions: Would a judge so such thing in a personal injury case?

There is no reason not to accept the lawyer's description of the conversation. In many cases the Judge is familiar with the lawyer and the facts...

Is a lawyer the way to go?

You list your address as a New York address. If your daughter also lives in New York and she is under 18 you would have to retain a lawyer on her...

The tenant upstairs from us beat me and I did not hit back and she got arrested. Can I sue her because i feel unsafe?

You have the right to bring a lawsuit against her for your injuries, medical bills and pain and suffering. The claim must be brought within one...

I am from NYC and want to know if I can sue my landlord for a fall I sustained on the stairs in the house that I rent an apt in

I am a New York attorney. You can bring a lawsuit against your landlord for negligence. Your attorney should retain an expert to examine the...

Do I need an lawyer and if so what kind? Is it possible to find a lawyer that will do it pro-bono or recover fee's afterwords?

You need to retain a lawyer as soon as possible. The lawyer should advise the bar that the video tapes should be retained as evidence. The lawyer...

After I sign statement and medical release what happens next?

You indicate that you are injured and you do not wish to miss out on your compensation. The best way to assure you are treated fairly is to retain...

How long after a patient dies do you have to wait to review their medical records?

The estate representative should provide a written request along with a valid signed medical authorization. A follow up request by telephone to...

I was knocked unconscious in a bar by a drunk patron,received 12stitches, 2staples in my head.

You should consult a personal injury lawyer. The bar may be responsible if the bar served the man who hit you after he was visibly intoxicated...