Can I sue a probation officer and a crime victim?

The probation officer has qualified immunity, and the victim enjoys the same protection for in court statements unless perjury can be proven. ...

I rented a car a family member took the car without permission and another driver crashed into her

If your sister were not listed as an authorized operator on the rental agreement, and as she was under 25 y/o she couldn't be, the rental company...

I wanna go to law school. I am probably going to Cooley. How do I start my own practice after graduation?

Unless you are independently wealthy and will also be able to secure multi millions in malpractice insurance, DON'T DO IT. Make your mistakes on...

We are lawyers, not doctors. However, common sense dictates that snorting Adderall, a pill, is clearly abuse of the drug. Any responsible...

My father is sick with cancer and could be dying soon. I have a brother who is drug addict and wants to call all the shoots for

I'm sorry about your father. If there is no will, one should be drafted while your Dad is lucid. It should speak to his wishes, such as who is to...

Newyork serious injury threshold

I'm sorry for your difficulties. Your first step toward determining whether you meet the serious injury threshold is to stop seeing a chiropractor...

What attorney has the courage to tell me why a Judge deserves absolute respect when they are obviously biased at times?

This is an interesting prompt for a discussion of respect for authority. Avvo really isn't set up for a rhetorical exercise such as this. However,...

Is my son liable for damages to a vehicle while acting as a designated driver?

Strictly speaking, if the car is totaled, your son is absolutely responsible for the book value of the car in the condition it was in prior to the...

Do we have a case after falling down stairs, breaking a wrist, and needing surgery?

I'm sorry your mother is going through this, and I wish her a speedy recovery from he very serious injuries. While this is never a first choice...

I have a lawsuit how many times can the defendants adjorn the case

General liability cases in the Bronx can be adjourned ad infinitum, which is fancy Latin for what my colleagues and Buzz Lightyear have described...