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Why Are Lawyer Advertisements For A “Free Legal Consultation” Absolutely Worthless In Kingston, New York?

You see them everywhere--from billboards, TV commercials to yellow page ads, it's the ubiquitous, "FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION". Sounds great, right? You find out if you have a case for nothing. Don't be so gullible. EVERY lawyer and law firm offers...

Who Receives The Money From A Wrongful Death Lawsuit In Kingston, New York?

That depends. In New York, there are two types of claims in a wrongful death lawsuit. The first claim is known as "pain and suffering" and the second claim is known as "wrongful death". The money in a wrongful death...

Who Receives The Money From A Wrongful Death Lawsuit In Albany, New York?

Who Makes The Decision Whether To Settle?

You do! Your lawyer is simply acting as your agent and he cannot force you to settle your case. If your lawyer is forcing you to settle, you should find another lawyer. A warning sign that you may need a...

Who Is your Ideal Client?

The best qualities in a client can be summarized by three traits: Best Quality #1: Clients who always keep all of their medical appointments with physicians. Unfortunately, many clients are far more concerned with the outcome of their lawsuit, or...

Who Is In Charge At The Hospital?

Who's in charge? Getting the attention of the right person can be difficult in a hospital. Nurses do not report to doctors, but rather to nurse supervisors. Some hospitals employ "hospitalists" - doctors who act as a point person to...

When You Have A Lump On Your Breast, What Questions Should You Ask Your Doctor About Your Mammogram In Kingston, New York?

Radiologists classify lumps, masses and densities that appear on your mammogram with a classification system called BI-RADS (Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System). BI-RADS is a quality assurance tool designed to standardize mammography reporting, reduce confusion in breast imaging interpretation...

When May A Fee Be Divided Under A Fee Sharing Agreement Without Regard To The Proportion Of Services Performed By Each Lawyer?

When each lawyer, by a writing given to the client, assumes joint responsibility for the representation. See, Aiello v. Adar, 193 Misc.2d 649, 750 N.Y.S.2d 457 (Sup. Ct., Bronx Cty, 2002)