Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida

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It appears likely that venue is proper in New York and you should discuss this matter with a New York lawyer or lawyers to determine your rights. Even if the potential defendant lived in Florida, the accident took place in New York and all the witnesses probably live there thus the economics of the case would make more sense filing in New York. Generally, unless you are the spouse or a child who is dependent upon the injured party, you may not have a right to file suit or a claim for damages.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: injury

This would be a question for a NY lawyer. In Florida, unless you are the spouse, you would not have a claim for injury to a family member.

Re: injury

You may be able to sue in Florida depending on the residence of the defendant. New York is probably the better place to sue, but Florida could be the place. Feel free to contact my firm to discuss, for free, your options. You can always hire Florida attorneys to file suit in NY, we simply bring in a NY attorney to assist. Good luck, I look forward to talking with you.

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The case most likely must be brought in NY state. If you'd like to discuss the case further, I'd be happy to help. I am licensed in both NY and FL with a FL office in both West Palm Beach and Port St Lucie. Feel free to contact me at (888)FRISCH-LAW.