LABOR LAW 241(6): FOURTH DEPARTMENT FINDS IN FAVOR OF CONSTRUCTION WORKER
- February 7
- For Attorneys
As a Western New York Labor Law attorney I continue to see construction workers injured due to the negligence and failure of owners and general contractors to provide the proper safety devices as required by law. On February 1, 2013 the Fourth Department, Appellate Division released its decision in... CONTINUE READING
CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS CAN BE UNETHIICAL
- January 25
- For Attorneys
As a injury attorney in Western New York and Buffalo who represents seriously injured people due to car accidents and faulty products, I am often confronted with defense attorneys who demand a confidentiality agreement in order to settle the case. However, such agreements can actually be unethical under Rule of Professional Conduct 5.6 (b). Such agreements are intended... CONTINUE READING
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY TRIAL WITNESSES ARE VITAL
- January 22
- For Attorneys
In most brain injury cases the survivor looks and acts normal, or at least is perceived this way by the jury in the courtroom. Since this can often be an "invisible injury" there is a need for "before and after" witnesses. These witnesses who have known the survivor both before and after the injury can explain how the victim is now a different person. In such cases witness... CONTINUE READING
LAW FIRM EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS AND ETHICAL ISSUES
- January 21
- For Attorneys
As a New York attorney who has dealt with cases involving employment agreements between law firms and their partners/associates I often find that many times these agreements will contain provisions that do not stand up to the ethical code. Employment agreements which limit a client's right to choose counsel upon departure of an associate are often times found to be unethical. This blog w... CONTINUE READING
Dealing with no-fault carriers is a constant battle
- January 21
- For Attorneys
Are the insurance companies for your no-fault cases hurting your business because they will not pay for the necessary and valuable services that you provide to your patients? I can assist you in this area. As an attorney in Buffalo having represented clients in no-fault cases for many years, I can help you recoup payment for the services you provide for your clients which will benefit not only you... CONTINUE READING
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