Why Trial Experience Matters in Injury Cases
When someone suffers a serious injury because of someone else’s negligence, the path to justice and recovery isn’t always simple....
Why Insurance Companies Undervalue Claims – And How to Fight Back
When you file an insurance claim after an accident or injury, you expect the insurance company to fairly compensate you...
How to Navigate the Insurance Claims Process After an Injury
Filing an insurance claim after an accident or injury can be a stressful and complicated process. Insurance companies have teams...
Can You Sue for Whiplash in New York
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries occurring in motor vehicle collisions, but it can happen due to other...
What Causes Traumatic Brain Injuries
Statistics by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that TBIs are a major cause of death and disability. At Campbell &...
The Most Common Types of Car Accident Injuries
When the occupants of a vehicle are involved in an accident, there is a significant possibility of being injured. The most...
Let's Make the Grieving Families Act Happen
The Grieving Families Act, awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature, would bring New York’s wrongful death statute into the 21st century...
Tesla is Forced to Recall Over 40,000 U.S. Vehicles Due to Possible Loss of Power Steering Assist
Tesla recently announced a recall of the 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles due to the possibility of drivers...
Winter Liability Claims to Watch For
Winter is one of the most dangerous months concerning personal injury. So this upcoming season, be prepared. Learn about the...
The Psychological Effects of a Personal Injury
Personal injuries can cause much more than just physical harm. Sadly, they can result in a lifetime of potential mental...
Winter Comes with its Own Set of Construction Hazards
As we are closing in on colder weather throughout the country, construction workers must watch out for an entirely new...
Are Railroads Actually That Dangerous
Surely you have heard how dangerous it is to work on the railroad, but do you know how dangerous it...
Support the Grieving Families Act
Out-of-date legislation helps insurance companies, not families New York’s current law allows family members of a wrongful death victim to...
How Does New York Define a Serious Injury
New York is a no-fault auto insurance state. This means that if you get into an accident, you and the...
When Did the Scaffolding Law Pass, and What Does It Mean Today?
Compared with the rest of the nation, New York has a higher concentration of tall buildings. With those big buildings...
Proactive Steps to Stay Safe While on the Water
With warmer weather comes an increase in boating traffic on New York waterways. A year-and-a-half after the enactment of Brianna’s...
What Is Brianna’s Law
Brianna’s Law – named after an 11-year-old girl killed in a 2005 boating accident – took effect on the first...
Jury Delivers $1.45 Million Verdict Amid Pandemic
There have been only a few civil jury trials conducted during the Pandemic in the eight counties of Western New...
What Is My Case Worth
One of the most frequent questions we get is when someone calls a matter of weeks or days after they...
New York’s Wrongful Death Law Is Unfair and Out of Touch
New York is one of only a handful of states with a wrongful death statute that does not allow recovery...
How Contingency Fees Allow You to Take On the Rich and Powerful
Each year many people suffer personal injuries due to the actions or negligence of someone else. These injuries can leave...
The Lawyer You Choose Will Have a Direct Impact on the Outcome of Your Case
When it comes to personal injury claims, the attorney you choose to represent you makes a difference. Relatively few lawyers...
What You Must Prove to Win a Personal Injury Suit
When an attorney represents a client in court for a personal injury claim, there are a few key elements that...
October Is Long-Term Residents’ Rights Month
There are national awareness days and months for just about anything these days, and for good reason. Some things are...
What’s the Difference Between Workers’ Comp and a Third-Party Claim
Workplace injuries are a common occurrence across the state of New York. In 2018, the Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded...
The Devastating Results of Underride Collisions
Underride crashes often lead to catastrophic injuries and death. Each year, hundreds of people are killed in underride collisions, which...
Top Parking Lot Hazards Where Businesses Are Held Liable
People may know that someone who slips and falls on a business premises can hold that business liable for injuries....
Can You Spot a Drunk Driver on the Road
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that drunk driving accounted for 10,511 deaths related to fatal crashes in...
Why You Should Give Commercial Drivers More Room
We all know that delivery services have gone up during 2020 for two big reasons: stay-at-home orders and people just...
4 Ways to Advocate for a Loved One in a Nursing Home
Not being able to see a loved one regularly when they are in a care facility can be stressful and...
What Kind of Evidence Can Help Your Claim After a Car Crash
Without evidence, the investigation into a car crash would likely involve just the conflicting accounts of the drivers involved. Evidence...
The Pandemic Is Not an Excuse for Lax Safety Standards
Just a quick glance at headlines across the construction industry reveals a clear picture of a troubling situation. Despite COVID-19...
What Might Workplace Safety Training Look Like During the Pandemic
As workplaces continue to navigate the uncertainty of COVID-19, many employees remain worried about their own personal health. While the...
With Fewer Cars on the Road, Drivers Speed, Crashes Worsen
The pandemic of 2020 has been a time of staying at home and less driving. But now that the state...
How Does New York’s Scaffold Law Protect Workers
Everybody knows the construction industry is dangerous due, in large part, to the great heights at which individuals must work....
What Is the Brightest Color for a Cyclist
As a cyclist, you put your life in the hands of the drivers that you share the road with on...
What Should You Know About Post-Concussion Syndrome After a Slip and Fall
Head injuries are a common problem after slip-and-fall accidents. Even a mild concussion can make a victim feel pretty miserable...
Spring May Bring New Driving Hazards
Spring is right around the corner, and east coast residents are itching to shed off their winter gear and embrace...
Avoid These Bad Driving Habits
Most people haven’t been in drivers-ed for quite a few years. While many motorists know the basic rules of the...
Watch Out for Parking Lot Hazards During the Holidays
‘Tis the season for families and celebration as the holidays are upon us. But for thousands of people in New...
New Campaign Compares Tackle Football to Smoking
There have been many studies, and countless stories regarding the danger concussions have upon victims. Football and youth football have...
Fall on the Job and a 134-Year-Old New York Law Could Catch You
They say it isn’t the fall that hurts you– it’s the sudden stop. Injury happens at impact, whether you’re the...
Statute of Limitations Against Catholic Church Increased
State to Approve Child Victims Act for Survivors of Abuse The Buffalo News has reported that the State Assembly and...
Brachial Plexus and Erb’s Palsy – The Perils of Childbirth
As discussed more generally in the Childbirth Injuries section, the birth of a child is a wonderful yet fraught time...
Drunk Driving May Be One of Many Factors in a Fatal Car Accident
New York prosecutors assert that a pickup truck driver was likely legally intoxicated when his vehicle collided with a limousine...
Bystanders Try to Help Victim of Pedestrian vs. Car Accident
When an accident occurs on a busy New York street, there will more than likely be witnesses. Often, the witnesses...
Few Crashes Are More Preventable Than a Drunk Driving Accident
The word “accident” implies that an event was unforeseen or unexpected. We use the term to describe a crash in...
Car Accidents Are Leading Cause of Spinal Cord Injuries
According to the World Health Organization, as many as half a million people suffer a spinal cord injury each year...
Determining Responsibility for Injuries on New York Premises
When an individual enters someone else’s property, he or she has an expectation of safety while on the premises. The...
Rollover Car Accidents in New York
It is likely that, at some point, a New York driver will become involved in a car accident. If the...
How Common Large Truck Accidents Are in America
Residents of New York may be interested in the statistics about large truck accidents provided by the U.S. Department of...
Dangers of Distracted Driving in New York
Distracted driving is a term that most New York residents have heard of. It refers to people attempting to multitask...
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