New York And Pennsylvania Personal Injury Law Blog
Nursing home abuse facts
Elder abuse has occurred for a long time and is not uncommon, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But abuse has taken place with more frequency against nursing home residents. Victims and their families have the right, however, to pursue...
All Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP attorneys selected for Super Lawyers
All three of our partners have again been named to the 2021 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...
Liability to those injured in a slip and fall accident
Victims of slip and fall accidents and other accidents that result from a dangerous or hazardous property condition can suffer extensive injuries. It is generally the case that property owners and possessors may be liable to help victims with their damages in certain...
Kevin M. Habberfield selected by peers to The Best Lawyers in America
Attorney Kevin M. Habberfield, Esq. was again selected by his peers for inclusion in the 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America by US News & World Report. Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Its methodology is designed to capture,...
Is it alright to drive barefoot?
One of the joys of summer is pulling off those heavy winter shoes and slipping into something more comfortable. With no need for protection from the snow or cold, the hotter weather is a call to paint those toenails and let your feet breathe. When running around the...
What should I know about nursing homes?
Finding a safe place for professionals to care for your loved one is a difficult challenge. How can you be sure that you are choosing the right place for your elderly family to stay? Arming yourself with the proper knowledge is the first step in finding the right home...
Proactive protection from medical mistakes: What patients can do
Hospitals are scary places, and doctor’s offices and clinics often aren’t much better. Medical professionals are increasingly shouldering heavy patient workloads and the distractions presented in modern medical facilities are almost endless. That can easily lead to...
Identifying an unsafe staircase
A slip or trip on a staircase can cause massive injuries. It is not quite the same as a fall from heights -- from one level to another -- but you have a lot of the same factors in play. Losing your balance for a mere second can cause you to fall down the stairs for a...
Listening to certain types of music causes car accidents
Planning to listen to music the next time you get in the car? If you’re like most drivers, it’s such a given that you probably haven’t even thought about it. It’s just what you do when you drive. For those who are very busy with work, families, school and the like,...
How fast should stores clean up spills?
It’s clear that a store owner cannot clean up a spill instantly. Say a customer drops a glass bottle of liquid on the floor, it shatters, and then the customer hurries off to avoid having to pay. If another person walks down the aisle thirty seconds later and slips on...
