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Merck agrees to settle NuvaRing cases for $100 million
The drug company Merck will pay $100 million to resolve lawsuits of women involving the NuvaRing contraceptive. NuvaRing may well put woman at a greater risk of blood clots, and stroke than other birth control methods. As an attorney who handles defective and dangerous product cases,the evidence in
Fourth Department Denies Dismissal of Ski Lift Case
In Tone v. Song Mountain Ski Center (Fourth Department January 2014), the appellate court reversed the trial court’s dismissal of plaintiff’s personal injury action for injuries caused while on a ski lift. The plaintiff sustained injuries while using a triple chair left at defendant’s facility. Defendant claimed that
New Trucking Safety Rule Should Protect Users Of The Roads
Today, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released a final rule allowing the agency to suspend or revoke the operating authority of for-hire motor carriers. Here is the rule: https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/01/22/2014-01174/patterns-of-safety-violations-by-motor-carrier-management As truck accident attorney, I am hopefull the most dangerous violators can be dealt with more quickly.
Small cars score poorly in crash tests
Crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute Highway Safety (IIHS) on small cars reveals many small cars do not fare well.
The IIHS has given the following cars a rating of “poor”: Nissan Versa; Toyota Prius c; Hyundai Accent; Mitsubishi Mirage; Chrysler Fiat 500; and the Honda Fit.
Thank You Christine Vogel for Pro Bono Work
Christine Vogel is quite busy as a trial attorney. A fierce advocate for injured clients, she is comfortable battling insurance companies and insurance doctors who routinely contradict treating doctors, general practitioners, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, radiologist, etc. From jury selection through taking a verdict . She will go toe
Jury Must Find Substantial Factor When “An” Injury Is Undisputed In Auto Case
In Herbst v. Marshal, 4th Dept 2011 (CA 11-00326) the Fourth Department upheld the lower Court’s ruling to set aside a jury verdict in favor of the defendant as against the weight of the evidence based on the jury’s finding that the crash was not a substantial factor
No Right To Object For Non-Party Witness Attorney At Deposition
In Thompson v. Mather, 70 A.D.3d 1436 (4th Dept. 2010) the Court held that an attorney for a non-party witness does not have a right to object to questions asked of his client, or otherwise participate at a deposition.
Attorney Employment Contracts Must Be Fair
As an attorney who practices law involving attorney employment agreements, I have read many cases where the contract is unenforceable because in impinges on the clients’ right to freely chose their counsel. Attorney employment agreements are unenforceable that state that when an attorney leaves a firm and takes
Travel Safety January 7, 2014
The New York State Thruway between Buffalo, in Erie County and Ripley in Chautauqua County, near the Pennsylvania state border remains closed this morning. As a truck accident attorney I am happy about this because the closing was a very good safety measure. Big rigs, particularly empty ones
We Have a Fresh Supply of Winter Gloves for Those in Need
It’s cold outside! If you or someone you know is in need of gloves, stop by or call our office. Our annual winter glove giveaway is in full swing and we have a new supply in. As a personal injury lawyer, we see people who are scraping to
Help For Attorneys With A Truck Accident Case
A truck accident is not just a big car accident case. It is an essential starting point for a lawyer with a truck accident case.
State and federal safety laws apply to truck accidents that do not apply to a car accident. A lawyer should be familiar with
10 Tips On What To Do At The Accident Scene
Accidents are upsetting, even without terrible injuries. It is difficult to consider all things you may need to do after a New York truck accident. Here are tips for the accident scene.
Legal Help For Truck Drivers Injured In New York Accidents
Most truck drivers are very safe drivers. Unfortunately, truck drivers can get a bad reputation because truck accidents tend to get press, car drivers can be intimidated by big rigs on the road and a small minority of drivers who do not follow safety rules cause accidents. Safe
Six Things Attorneys Should Know About New York Truck Accidents
Many trucks are equipped with GPS devices and systems which measure speed, distance travelled and locations. The information may be deleted in as little as two weeks.
New York Truck Accident Resource Center
The New York Truck Accident Resource Center was created by the truck accident lawyers at Feroleto Law. We have extensive experience specific to Truck Accident Cases.
Serious Injury Threshold Motion Does Not Necessarily Require Doctor’s Affirmation.
In Feggins v. Fagard, 52 AD 3d 1221 (4th Dept. 2008) the Court held that in response to a threshold motion plaintiff may rely on unsworn reports and uncertified medical records submitted by defendants or simply referenced in the submitted reports of defendant’s examining physicians.
Manage Space
Manage space. As a car or truck driver it is the most important thing you can do to prevent a crash. As a truck accident attorney, who also handles many car crashes. I can identify off the top of my head the number of feet a car travels
Looking Right for Traffic While Turning Left – All Too Common
A recent left turn on Kenmore Avenue prompts this discussion. As a personal injury attorney I unfortunately see the same type of cases far too frequently.
Last week two pedestrians were hit by a driver making a left turn out of a supermarket parking lot. What frequently happens
52 Unsafe Bus Companies Shut Down
As a personal injury attorney who handles bus accident cases. I am happy that the Department of Transportation has ordered closed 52 bus companies in a crack down on unsafe carriers. Today the roads are safer.
Toronto-New York Bus Rolls Over, Yet Another Unnecasary Charter Bus Accident
Yet another charter bus accident as caused terrible losses.. As a personal injury and bus accident lawyer I have cited this dangerous problem in earlier posts.
The Latest Is a Toronto – New York bus carrying 57 people. The company had its license to operate in New York
John Feroleto – Champion for Justice!
This past Friday, November 22, 2013 attorney John Feroleto was honored with the “Litigation Award” at the annual Champions For Justice Bash. This award is given as part of the VPL (Volunteer Lawyer Project) pro bono awards.
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