Cherry Plain, NY Personal Injury Law Firms & Lawyers

You can plead the fifth IF you have a valid reason to do so. But don't you dare say you don't remember if it isn't true, that would be perjury. You can tell his lawyer and the DA that you don't want him to be prosecuted and perhaps that will allow his lawyer to work out a more favorable deal. As to your other questions, yes, they can prosecute with you as a reluctant witness. I don't know if the evidence is solid, because I haven't seen it. Can't prove the evidence is wrong if it isn't wrong. The guy belongs in jail and needs to become your EX-boyfriend immediately.

Yes. If the fall was due to negligence on the part of the nursing staff or hospital employees and from your description it sounds like it was. You should contact an attorney to review the damages to determine the best course of action to take. I would be happy to talk to you.

Your medical bills and lost wages are covered by workers comp. The failure to pay wages is a labor board claim. You are also entitled to penalties equal to one days wages for each day wages are unpaid, up to 30 days.