The residents of nursing homes in New York are some of the most neglected and helpless patients in the state’s health care system. Responding to reports from patients, patients’ relatives and other health care providers, state Attorney General Letitia James has...
Firm News
Congratulations to the partners at Black, Lyle, & Habberfield on being selected to Super Lawyers 2022! August 24, 2022
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...
All attorneys at Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP selected to 29th Edition of US News & World Report – Best Lawyers in America
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...
What constitutes medical negligence?
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...
Duties of landowners and their visitors
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...
Some new additions at BLH
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 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...
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,...
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...
How do I pay my medical bills after a car accident?
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...