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New York questions and answers

• 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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• 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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• What do I do if my business is sued?

  Asked in New York, NY | November 20, 2025

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

  Asked in New York, NY | August 28, 2017

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

  Asked in New York, NY | May 9, 2019

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• 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

  

• 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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• I need advice on getting some type of legal rights and custody over my non-biological son

  Asked in New York, NY | December 21, 2025

  I was in a same-sex relationship with my x for over 10 years 2012-2022/23. She got pregnant. we had the baby in 2019, the hospital wouldn't let me put my name on birth certificate bc they said we didn't use a donor, so the father had rights and we weren't married. they refused to put me on birth certificate. so as of now by law I'm nothing to him. and she goes back and forth not letting me see him. i fully supported both of them, was the only one working from before he was born until we broke up in 22/23. I do have my name on his christening paperwork from the church, I'm on all his medical and school paperwork as the parent, i have tax paperwork claimed as my kid, plus a ton of pictures from throughout the years, friends and family who can all support that. He calls me mom that's all he ever known me as. now as of now she won't let me see him. I need help getting rights and custody.

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• Selling a house in New York. Buyer wants to pay cash. I got sick and had to move to South Carolina with my son. How do I do this deal?

  Asked in New York, NY | January 6, 2026

  Where do I start with this transaction?

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• Will I lose by business in a divorce in NYC?

  Asked in New York, NY | January 5, 2026

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• Should I hire a lawyer for a speeding ticket in New York?

  Asked in Buffalo, NY | April 17, 2019

  Answered by 1 attorney