Going through a medical procedure can be a stressful and scary experience, especially if it is a new one. You want to know as much as possible about what exactly is going to be done, the risks, side effects and potential outcomes. You have a right to information You...
Since the invention of the car, futurist and sci-fi writers have heralded the future of self-driving cars. Of course, the convenience of public transportation combined with the autonomy of a personal vehicle is enticing. However, one other benefit has been the near...
Taking to the road in New York has always involved a certain level of risk. Throughout the state, people are often in a rush. Being as busy as people are, they might take liberties with the speed limit, not adhere to the letter of the law when it comes to yielding and...
Driving in congested New York traffic can be stressful, especially if you are running late or are eager to reach your destination. Still, we must keep our cool while driving. Some drivers will let their frustration get the best of them and will commit an act of road...
All three of our partners have again been named to the 2022 Super Lawyers List for Upstate New York. All attorneys were named to the Super Lawyers List in the field of personal injury, representing plaintiffs, counting them among the top 5 percent of attorneys in the...
Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP, has been selected in the 29th Edition of U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers in America. Jeffrey Black was recognized for three categories (Litigation – Insurance; Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs & Personal Injury...
Over the past couple years, many sectors of the economy have complained of labor shortages. One hard-hit industry is nursing home care. This is particularly worrisome for the greater community because low staffing at nursing homes puts the residents at risk. There...
Property owners owe a duty of care to the people invited onto their property. When a slip-and-fall occurs at a retail store, it is possible that the store owner may be held legally responsible for breaching the duty owed to the victim. Store owners facing premises...
Being the victim of medical malpractice can disrupt your entire life, sometimes on a permanent basis. Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or hospital does not provide the proper standard of care, causing you injury or harm. Types of medical malpractice There is a...
Runaway trucks pose a danger to anyone unfortunate to be in their path. Even a smaller truck, such as a dump truck, can be a serious threat to nearby property and witnesses. A recent accident in Greene County, New York, shows how a truck that loses its braking power...
