Surgeries, medical procedures or even routine doctor visits may cause a great deal of stress and worry. Everyone has heard medical negligence stories involving extreme problems or errors. However, the reality is that many different things can establish medical...
Under New York law, property owners have a duty toward people who visit them to keep the premises free from safety hazards, so as to minimize the risk of someone being injured in an accident. When they breach this duty by not repairing a safety hazard, and a visitor...
We are sad to report our long time Registered Nurse Dawn Schwartz has retired. We will miss her very much. To fill the void, we have replaced her and added a 3rd registered nurse at the office. Please welcome Kari Wilcox, R.N. and Angelina Creed, R.N. to the BLH...
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...
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,...
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...
A car accident only takes a moment to cause catastrophic injuries to a person, and the consequences can last a lifetime. One of the most significant results of a substantial injury is the medical bill, and how someone will pay for this considerable expense is a severe...
Elder abuse is a severe offense and can be challenging to understand fully. These six myths debunk common misconceptions associated with elder abuse. Myth 1. Elder Abuse Only Happens In Nursing Homes FACT: While some nursing homes are known to have several cases of...
Obstetricians are highly trained professionals upon whom mothers rely to closely monitor their health during pregnancy and deliver their baby safely when the time comes. New York parents trust that their obstetrician will honor their legal duty to them and their baby...
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