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Posted on March 04, 2009

Settlement Advice: How Long Will it Take to Get Money in My Case?

Posted on March 03, 2009

Worker?s Comp Expert Jack Schamel Retires From Ziff Law Firm

Posted on March 02, 2009

Credentials Matter: Things to Check Before Choosing an Attorney

Posted on February 26, 2009

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Fairytales Insurance Companies Would Love For You to Believe

Posted on February 26, 2009

Tough Insurance Lesson Learned From Local Restaurant Fire

Posted on February 25, 2009
It’s been big news in the Twin Tiers: landmark�Corning eatery Sorge’s suffered a devastating fire in December. There are plans to rebuild, but issues have come up in the�aftermath of the fire that are important lessons to everyone who�depends on insurance to come to the rescue after an accident...

Accident Advice Part Two: Can I Sue My Spouse Who Was Driving?

Posted on February 24, 2009
In another blog post, about a possible airbag lawsuit, I began addressing some questions from a mother who had a single-car accident with her husband and child as passengers. Since no other vehicles were involved, one question this family had was: “Could the husband sue the wife and her insurance company because she was driving?” Let [...

Accident Advice, Part One: My Airbags Didn?t Work - Do I Have a Case?

Posted on February 23, 2009
Imagine you’re driving on a winter morning. Your spouse and your toddler are in the car, one on the way to work with you, the other destined for day care. The roads are icy - suddenly you lose control of the vehicle. It veers off the road and strikes a tree head-on...

Taxes and Your Personal Injury Settlement - What You Need to Know

Posted on February 20, 2009
In New York and Pennsylvania, you generally do not have to pay taxes on a personal injury settlement. Compensation for your injuries and pain and suffering is tax free. There are a few exceptions (aren't there always?!), however.

Eight Powerful Reasons to Hire a Local Attorney

Posted on February 19, 2009
People often ask me, “Should I hire a local attorney?” There’s a temptation to hire an attorney based on advertising, even though that lawyer may be in a distant city. My response is that I am strongly of the opinion that hiring a local attorney is almost always better - IF there is a good local [...

Legal Malpractice: When Lawyers Sue Lawyers

Posted on February 18, 2009
Suppose, for a moment, that you hire a lawyer to represent you in a personal injury case. You received multiple fractures when a tractor trailer came across the center line into your lane of travel. The lawyer tells you he is confident he can generate a large settlement, but that it may take some time [...

Schuyler County Bans Dangerous Texting While Driving

Posted on February 17, 2009
OMG, is it really worth risking your life to send a text message? Apparently, to some drivers it is. Texting while driving is believed to be a factor in - or even the sole cause of - a growing number of car accidents. It’s common sense that you shouldn’ t be typing and driving at the same [...

NY Injury Lawyer Announces Peanut Company Responsible for Salmonella Outbreak Declares Bankruptcy!

Posted on February 16, 2009
Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), the company responsible for the nationwide salmonella scare involving peanut products, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection.� The bankruptcy filing comes as no surprise.� The hundreds of people sickened by Salmonella will result in millions of dollars in claims against the company...

Too Many Drivers Light on Insurance Coverage, Elmira Accident Attorney Warns

Posted on February 14, 2009
The truth is you can't entirely protect yourself from a car accident - short of becoming a hermit on a deserted island - because you can't control all the factors of the environment. There are two things you can do, however: Drive responsibly, and have the best insurance options in case fate takes a hand.

Flee an Accident? Hit and Run Drivers Face Serious Penalties

Posted on February 13, 2009
A pick-up truck was totalled and a man injured in a recent car accident on Maple Avenue in Elmira. The Star-Gazette reported (see story below) that police are looking for an SUV that contributed to the accident but fled the scene. It’s a terrible shame that some drivers seem to believe that they can vanish after [...

Elmira Injury Attorney Warns Second Peanut Plant Tests Positive For Salmonella!

Posted on February 11, 2009
A second peanut processing plant run by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) has been shut down after Texas authorities discovered Salmonella in peanut products processed there.� Meanwhile, Stewart Parnell, president of Peanut Corporation of America, was subpoenaed to appear before Congress and testify concerning the involvement of his family owned business in this nation-wide Salmonella [...

Get Paid Fast! Accident Victims? Right to Prompt Payment of Insurance Claims

Posted on February 11, 2009
If you have been injured in an auto accident, a big question on your mind may be how quickly you will receive benefits for your claims from no-fault insurance. Few Americans have the wherewithal to carry a debt of medical costs. How long will it take to receive benefits under no-fault insurance? You will have your payment [...

Beware the ?Good Cop? Insurance Adjuster, Elmira Attorney Warns

Posted on February 10, 2009
It’s a clich� in crime movies: the Good Cop that acts like a best friend vs. the Bad Cop, who is mean and puts pressure on suspects. The thing is, taken together, these two extremes add up to a Smart Cop Team, because they use psychology to get cases wrapped up...

New York Personal Injury Lawyer Explains Deadly Deadlines in Filing N.Y. No-Fault Claims

Posted on February 06, 2009
If you have been hurt in a car accident in New York State, it's reasonable to expect you will be compensated by no-fault insurance. But there are steps you must take, and deadlines you can't miss, in order to receive compensation.

New York Injury Attorney: Northern Tier Crash Raises Question of Seatbelt Safety

Posted on February 04, 2009
In the early morning of Sunday, Jan. 25, a one-car crash in Pennsylvania took the lives of two Drexel University students and injured four more. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. One fact that has been confirmed by authorities: The four students who survived were wearing their seatbelts...

Watch Out For What No-Fault Insurance Does NOT Cover, Elmira Attorney Advises

Posted on February 04, 2009
You know those commercials for the Snuggie?� The “blanket with sleeves” that covers you�no matter what you’re doing? No-fault insurance may seem like a Snuggie - but you should know it doesn’t always have you covered. New York no-fault insurance provides a maximum of $50,000 to compensate people for medical expenses and lost wages arising from [...

New York Injury Lawyer Recommends Preventative Maintenance On Your Car This Winter

Posted on February 03, 2009
Driving a car is a big responsibility at any time of the year, but in the winter your actions or failure to act could mean the difference between life and death for you and your passengers.� A big part of remaining safe on the roads in the winter time is ensuring that your vehicle is [...

Elmira Attorney Explains: Nurse Consultants Make Medical Malpractice Cases Stronger

Posted on February 03, 2009
When you are preparing a medical malpractice lawsuit, there's no substitute for the expert advice of legal nurse consultants. At the Ziff Law Firm, we routinely work with legal nurses. They help collect, organize, analyze and summarize medical records in our personal injury and medical malpractice cases...

Salmonella Outbreak May Have Hit Steuben County, NY Lawyer Reports

Posted on February 03, 2009
A case of salmonella in Steuben County could be linked to the national outbreak caused by contaminated peanut butter. WETM recently reported (see story below) that the health department is investigating to confirm if the area case was caused by tainted products from the Peanut Corporation of America's plant in Blakely, Ga.

New York Injury Attorney Reveals Criminal Probe of Peanut Company Responsible For Salmonella Outbreak

Posted on February 02, 2009
It was just revealed that federal investigators have opened a criminal probe into Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), the peanut processing company responsible for the nationwide Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 529 people and killed 8 more...

Elmira Car Accident Attorney Discovers History Lesson in Accident and Injury Lawsuits

Posted on January 29, 2009
Frustration is nothing new in accident and injury lawsuits. All the parties have something to complain about: insurance companies don’t like to pay high settlements, the courts are backlogged, and personal injury victims may have to wait years for their cases to be resolved...

Elmira Accident Lawyer Explains Fault and Recovery in NY and PA Accident Cases

Posted on January 29, 2009
If you are involved in a New York car accident or a Pennsylvania car accident, you may be entitled to a settlement even if you were partially at fault. Both New York and Pennsylvania have accident laws that allow you to recover even if a judge or jury concludes that you played a part in causing the accident.

New York Car Accident Lawyer Warns: Drivers Take Risks Along Route 14

Posted on January 28, 2009
Drivers are heading for an accident driving too fast along a stretch of Route 14 in Schuyler County, NY. Neighbors and police say cars are ignoring speed limit signs in a zone that drops from 55 to 40 mph outside the village of Montour Falls.

Elmira Attorney Shares Advice on Accident Insurance New Yorkers Don?t Need

Posted on January 27, 2009
You rent a car while on vacation. The rental agency asks the dreaded question: "Do you want to buy accident insurance? It's only $14.95 per day." Why New York residents may safely say "No" to additional accident insurance on rental cars. Well, here's your answer, right from your local insurance agent - NO! You do not need to buy the extra insurance.

New York Malpractice Lawyer Explains Simple Way to Make Surgery Safer

Posted on January 27, 2009
Research has found that a simple checklist can reduce the dangers of surgery. New 19-item checklist keeps surgical teams focused and reduces chances of medical malpractice or post-surgery complications.

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