My daughter was injured at school. Another girl (who is also a minor) in her class beat up my daughter. I want to sue the parents of the girl that injured my daughter for raising such a violent girl. Do I have a claim? In the two prior posts, there has been a discussion of … Continue reading Responsibility for Acts of Minors
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My son was injured after he took a taxi from a bar in Manhattan to his apartment in Staten Island. The driver left my son across the street from his apartment. A car struck my son when he crossed the street to his building. The driver left the scene of the accident. Does my son … Continue reading Common Carrier
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
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 was involved in a fender bender several years ago and am a defendant. My insurance company lawyer explained to me that the trial is done in two parts. What does that mean? I believe your insurance company lawyer was trying to explain to you the concept of a bifurcated trial. Liability issues are tried … Continue reading Bifurcated Trials
I parked my car in a lot in Brooklyn, and I returned later to pick it up. My vehicle had a broken window in the back seat on driver’s side and missing personal items from the back seat. I asked the garage attendant about the damage and missing items. He said that the garage was … Continue reading Exculpatory Clauses – 2
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 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
I was injured in a two car accident. I was a passenger in which I was celebrating a birthday and I relied on a designated driver to transport me home after the festivities. Can I make a claim for my injuries? Normally a passenger always has a claim for injuries in a motor vehicle accident … Continue reading Passenger Liability in Motor Vehicle Accidents
I was injured crossing a street at the corner by a driver who claimed that he was disabled and could not see me crossing. Can I bring a case against that driver? The short answer is yes. Although a driver may be under disability, it is incumbent upon the driver to operate a motor vehicle … Continue reading Disabled Drivers