Maybe. On the one hand, a criminal case will trigger an immediate investigation so that all evidence will be preserved by the police. If the defendant who assaulted you is convicted in criminal court, that conviction can be used as proof in the personal injury [...]
The untimely death of a family member because of the negligence or wrongdoing of another person -- a motorist, a doctor or a company is very difficult to accept. Sadly, the family who is left behind will suffer for years to come and the grieving [...]
A child may be entitled to money for loss of financial support, inheritance, parental guidance and care as well as moral and intellectual training.
Family members are eligible to be reimbursed for funeral expenses and medical expenses incurred on behalf of their deceased loved one.
An estate representative is appointed by a Surrogate Court to handle the processing of estate matters and represent the estate of the loved one (decedent) in any legal claim or lawsuit. When someone dies with a Last Will and Testament, the Will is submitted to [...]
Generally, a wrongful death lawsuit must be filed within two (2) years of the date of death of the loved one, with certain exceptions for claims against a municipality or the State of New York which require a claim to be filed within 90 days [...]
How long a wrongful death case takes to resolve depends on many factors. Before a claim or lawsuit can proceed, an estate representative must be appointed to represent the estate of the person who died and later, upon settlement of the claim or case, a [...]
For the initial meeting with an attorney regarding a wrongful death claim, it is helpful to bring a certified copy of the death certificate, a copy of the paid funeral bill and the original Last Will and Testament of your deceased loved one (if they [...]
Wrongful death claims are based on the legal tort of negligence. Wrongful death negligence claims must prove four things to be successful: duty, breach, causation, and death. The law is clear that a defendant(s) (the person(s) responsible) must breach a duty of reasonable care before an injured person can recover money [...]
Depending on the amount possessed, or its form, possession of marijuana can be either a violation or crime. Unlawful Possession of Marijuana in the Second Degree (Penal Law §221.05) is simple unlawful possession of marijuana. It is a violation, not a crime, and punishable [...]
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