In NY can someone be sued civilly for personal injury when the victim dies?

Yes. Whether or not there are statutory defenses, such as a statute of limitations, is another matter. Legal Disclaimer: If this information...

Before the intersection and green light, I was on the bike way to keep straight and the car turned right and hit my bike,legal?

You should obtain needed medical care and treatment immediately and follow the doctor's advice. Do not give any statement to the adverse party or...

I was t boned at an intersection and I was not at fault, costs to repair are more then the book cost... what happens ?

You may find it helpful to review the Legal Guide I have published on Avvo.com which deals with property damage issues, particularly damage to...

My son suffered a broken ankle at an indoor skating rink as a result of being clipped by an advanced skater. Do I have a case?

You should identify the skater who struck your son. He may be insured under a homeowners or renters insurance policy which he has or which his...

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Am I more than 50% at fault if I rear ended an unlawfully parked vehicle during a snowstorm? Or should I appeal?

What were you charged with? What are you appealing from? It sounds like you failed to keep a proper lookout and were going too fast for...

Should I sue or take action against a Taxi Company for an accident they caused?

You should obtain needed medical care and treatment immediately and follow the doctor's advice. Do not give any statement to the adverse party or...

The insurance company will want to have you sign over the title to the vehicle. They will also probably want to issue a separate check to the...

I was in an accident and it was not my fault the other person was test driving a used car from a dealership whose responsible?

I suggest that you file a complaint with the Florida State insurance commissioners office and ask them to be in touch with the insurance carrier to...

If you have purchased comprehensive coverage through your insurance company, they will pay for the repair or replacement. if you do not have...

Tripped over a tire stop in dimly lit store parking lot

You should not be giving any statement, recorded or otherwise, to the adverse insurance carrier. They are trained to take the statement in a...