What is an article 78 proceeding

An Article 78 is a special proceeding usually involving getting public officials to perform official duties and other civil actions. It is filed in...

Birth medical malpractice

Typically the statute of limitations is tolled for infants (those under 18 years old) and begins to run on their 18th birthday. I believe in your...

IN THE BELOW CIRCUSTANCES, CAN I BE CONSIDERED TO BE PARTIALLY AT FAULT FOR AN ACCIDENT?

The police report was made by someone who wasn't there. Eyewitness independent of yourself would be the most compelling evidence to the insurance...

When a cop shows up to a accident and a victim is still in a totaled car, should the cop be on the radio to get help?

First responders must reasonably assess the situation. That being said, they are acting during an emergency situation and do make mistakes. If the...

Can a lawyer withhold payment to massage therapist after they reached settlement?

I don't really understand this question. Are you a client or a service provider seeking to be repaid for services rendered? If a client, the...

Without reviewing the policy it is tough to say. I find it very doubtful that a homeowner's policy doesn't cover a dog bite, however, some breeds...

Criminal lawyer

Ask the office to amend the report.

I bought a used car from a dealer and in the Carfax there are no accidents, but I see accidents in Autocheck. How to proceed?

Carfax is only as good as the information it is provided. It's not a guarantee of no crashes/claims and there is a disclaimer as such in the terms...

Subpoenaed for deposition as a witness in a civil litigation, representing the employer, 70 miles from his residence

Typically with a subpoena, the witness is given a fee for attending, plus mileage at the IRS rate at the statutory rates and parking fees in...

If a person who has dementia and alzheimers,is left alone & only checked on twice a week & dies by people who only want money.

Typically, people with those afflictions are given bed or facility alarms, depending on their mobility, or are monitored in someway to prevent them...