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New York questions and answers

• 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?

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• 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 storm 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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• 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?

  Answered by 3 attorneys

  

• How Do I Know If I Have a Disability Discrimination Claim Against My New York Employer?

  Asked in New York, NY | August 28, 2017

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• How Can I Tell If I Have A Disability Discrimination Claim In New York?

  Asked in New York, NY | May 9, 2019

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Can I go to jail for a DWI first offense on Long Island, New York?

  Asked in Mineola, NY | January 27, 2014

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• What are the penalties for DWI in New York?

  Asked in White Plains, NY | May 7, 2019

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• I am disabled and was given LTD through 2029. It was termed & I'm still disabled. Can I appeal?

  Asked in Middle Island, NY | February 14, 2026

  In June 2024, I went on Disability through FMLA. My doctors determined that I am disabled and was approved for Long Term Disability beginning December, 2024. I am still disabled, and doctors have found additional health concerns that limit my employment. However, as of December, 2025, The Standard Insurance sent a termination letter. They used outdated health information and never contacted my new doctors or me for updates. 

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• 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?

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• 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.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• How do I decide if I have a New York medical malpractice case?

  Asked in Uniondale, NY | May 30, 2018

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• What do I do if my business is sued?

  Asked in New York, NY | November 20, 2025

  Answered by 2 attorneys