Everyone knows you that New York State requires every motor vehicle, including motorcycles, to have liability insurance. That insurance protects the person that you injure through your negligent operation of a motor vehicle. In other words, if you get into an accident...
Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice
What types of compensation can you receive from a personal injury case?
If you are hurt in a car crash or other situation where you have a personal injury caused by another person, then you may be able to seek personal injury compensation. This compensation includes both compensatory and punitive damages. Compensatory damages are damages...
Case Victory: $5.45 Million Settlement Achieved on Behalf of our Client
The Story Behind the Multi-Million Dollar Settlement Our trial lawyers secured a $5.45 million settlement on behalf of our client, A.C. Although A.C. retained another law firm to handle his case, that law firm quickly hired Frost & Kavanaugh to serve as trial...
Understanding Why Product Liability Claims Matter
“Products Liability” is a legal term which the general public rarely encounters. There are many reasons for this. Most products are safe. From design to manufacturing to distributing products, there are regulations and procedures in place designed to protect the...
Yes! Seat Belts Do Save Lives!!
Some people wonder if wearing a seat belt really makes a difference. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, seat belts save lives. Motor vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of death in the United States for people between the ages of 1...
Spinal Cord Injuries – What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Everyone knows that a severe spinal cord injury can lead to permanent paralysis. Unfortunately, what people don't know is that spinal cord injuries can range from severe to minor. Recognizing the symptoms of a spinal cord injury can assist in getting a person to...
Traumatic Brain Injury Increases the Risk of Dementia
In a landmark study, published this spring in Lancet Psychiatry, researchers have established a definitive link between traumatic brain injury and a higher risk of developing both Alzheimer's disease and dementia. According to researchers, this is the first study on...
Three Common Medical Malpractice Errors
According to a recent study at Johns Hopkins, medical errors may be the third leading cause of death in the United States. Researchers reviewed medical death rates over an eight-year period and found more than 250,000 death each year were attributable to medical...
Medical Malpractice Basics in the State of New York
If you have been injured as a result of a doctor's error or misconduct in New York, you may have a basis for a medical malpractice claim. MALPRACTICE IN GENERAL Generally, medical malpractice involves a doctor or other medical professional who breaches the standard of...
Buffalo City Council Recommends $3 Million Settlement for Injured Worker
The Buffalo City Council has recommended a $3 million settlement in the case of a state worker who suffered disabling injuries on the job. "LIFE-CHANGING" INJURIES ON THE JOB The Buffalo News reported that Michael Yusczyk was working for the New York State Department...