New York questions and answers by legal issue

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New York questions and answers

• Question: Can a wrongful death claim be filed if the death occurred outside of the country?

  Asked in New York, NY | March 10, 2025

  My husband died in an accident while we were on vacation abroad. Can we still file a wrongful death claim even though the incident happened outside of the country?

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• Question: I was injured at a sporting event, what can I do?

  Asked in New York, NY | March 10, 2025

  I was injured during a sporting event I was participating in due to poorly maintained equipment. Can I hold the event organizers responsible for my injuries? I reported the issue to the event staff, but they have not taken responsibility or provided any assistance.

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• Question: Can I sue my employer for unpaid wages?

  Asked in New York, NY | March 10, 2025

  I work at a restaurant and have not been paid for several hours of overtime that I worked. I’ve asked my employer about it, but they haven’t resolved the issue. Can I sue my employer for these unpaid wages? 

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• Question: What constitutes medical malpractice in New York?

  Asked in New York, NY | March 6, 2025

  After a troubling experience with my cardiologist in New York, I’m trying to understand if it falls under medical malpractice. What specific actions or failures by a medical professional would qualify as malpractice in New York? For instance, if there was a delay in diagnosing a condition, would that be considered malpractice?

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• Question: Can I still get compensation if I wasn't wearing a seatbelt during the accident?

  Asked in New York, NY | March 10, 2025

  I was in a car accident and sustained injuries. However, I wasn't wearing a seatbelt at the time. Will this affect my ability to get compensation?

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• Question: Can I sue my neighbor for injuries from their tree limb that fell?

  Asked in New York, NY | March 10, 2025

  I was injured by a falling tree branch on my neighbor's property.  It had been hanging over the property over a walkway we share.  It needed to be removed for a few weeks after a storme that must have knocked it down.  My neighbor was aware of the dead tree branches but did not take any action to remove them after I complained.  

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• Question: How do I file a medical malpractice claim in New York City?

  Asked in New York, NY | March 6, 2025

  I’m looking into filing a malpractice claim against a prominent hospital in New York City after a surgery went wrong. What are the exact steps I need to take to file a claim? Do I need to submit any specific documents or get an expert opinion before starting the process?

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• Question: What should I do if I am being retaliated against at work?

  Asked in New York, NY | March 10, 2025

  I’m a nurse who reported some unsafe practices at my hospital, and since then, I’ve been facing retaliation from my employer. This includes being assigned less favorable shifts and receiving negative performance reviews. I’m considering legal action and need to know what my options are.

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• Question: Can I sue a hospital for wrongful death if my father died due to a misdiagnosis?

  Asked in New York, NY | March 10, 2025

  My father was misdiagnosed at a hospital and passed away because the real issue wasn’t treated. I believe the hospital and doctors were at fault. What steps should I take to hold them accountable?

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