My soon to be ex-spouse and I are getting divorced. The reason we are getting divorced is because of my spouse's affair. Can I sue my spouse's affair partner for ruining our marriage? The short answer is no. First, my office does not work with family law, so my response is directed only to your … Continue reading Alienation of Affections
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My spouse died in a motor vehicle accident. What kind of damages claim can I make on her behalf? I am sorry for your loss. There are two claims you can make on behalf of your spouse's estate. One claim is for personal injury. The second claim is for pecuniary loss. The claim for personal … Continue reading Wrongful Death
I tripped and fell on a broken sidewalk in front of a deli in Brooklyn. Do I have a claim against the City? In a prior post there was a case of a pedestrian who tripped and fell on a broken sidewalk in front of a house. In that post, the City of New York … Continue reading Broken Sidewalks
My attorney for my car accident case notified me that I have an examination before trial in a month. What can I expect? The term examination before trial is a unique name to New York State practice. Deposition is the most common term used in the Federal courts and every other state. A deposition is … Continue reading Examinations Before Trial
I work in a factory. I was injured when I exited the elevator in the factory. The elevator car was mislevel with the floor and I fell exiting the elevator walking onto the floor. Do I have a claim for my injuries? Yes, you may have multiple claims. The first claim you have is for … Continue reading Factory Safety
I was assaulted at a rave party that was held in an abandoned warehouse. I reported the incident to police. Police arrested no one. Although I don’t know who gave the party, I paid a cover charge to a bouncer to enter the building. Do I have a claim to bring for my damages? Yes, … Continue reading Assault on Private Property
When a vehicle blows through a stop sign, there could be multiple parties responsible for the accident, especially if the stop sign was obscured.
I was injured when I was exiting my apartment building during a fire. I fell on the fire escape and badly injured my knee. Do I have a claim? Depending upon the cause of the fire and the type of fire escape you were using, you may have multiple theories of recovery against the landlord … Continue reading Fire Safety
Landlords cannot have a clause in a lease preventing tenants from suing. Landlords have a duty to maintain apartments.
Tripping Hazards in job site working areas are the basis for a personal injury claim under New York Labor Law