Personal Injury
AVOID Act Significantly Changes CPLR § 1007
Third-Party Practice in Litigation CPLR § 1007 is a section in our Civil Practice Law and Rules that governs third-party practice. After a defendant serves an answer to a complaint, that defendant may want to proceed agai…
The Real Cost of A Minor Injury: When Pain Doesn’t Go Away
It Was Supposed To Get Better Imagine this: you’re on your way to your weekly shopping run. You’re going the speed limit, on a non-busy street, and you stop at a red light. Suddenly, you’re jolted forward when…
You Don’t Pay Us Unless You Win: How Personal Injury Cases Work in New York
If you were hurt in a car crash, a fall, or a construction accident, the last thing you need is another bill. Yet most people hesitate to call a lawyer because they think it’ll cost too much. Here’s the truth. At The Coppo…
Buffalo Is Built on Grit And So Are We
Grit Is in Our DNA Every Buffalonian knows that our souls are made up of steel and snow. Our DNA is engraved with the hard work that the steel workers of the 1920s had put into our community. For anyone who’s unaware of th…
Can You Sue for Negligence After a Dog Bite in New York?
New York Court of Appeals Expands Liability for Animal Attacks In a major decision reshaping personal injury law in New York, the New York State Court of Appeals (which is the State’s highest court) issued a ruling on Apr…
NY Justice for Injured Workers Act
A recent case from a New York City-area appeals court is going to have a significant effect on injured workers’ cases in New York. Specifically, it’s helpful for personal injury cases brought on behalf of injured wor…
Winter Weather Protection for Workers
The New York State Department of Labor has issued new guidelines to protect workers from extreme cold. Anyone working outside. especially construction workers, face significant dangers when working in extreme cold. The gui…
Boating Accidents: What You Need to Know
New York is home to many lakes and rivers, including two of the Great Lakes, as well as a smaller bodies of water throughout the state. According to New York’s 2023 Recreational Boating Report, there are 431,474 vess…
The Grieving Families Act Once Again Passes the Legislature and Awaits the Governor’s Signature
On June 4, 2024, the Grieving Families Act passed the New York Assembly by a vote of 125-21. Only one day later, the bill passed the Senate by a vote of 52-5. Now, legislators and constituents alike are waiting and wonderi…
Stay in the Loop: Roundabout Safety
Roundabouts are becoming more and more popular in the U.S. due to their added benefits, and across New York State, there are approximately 250 roundabouts. Their implementation has dramatically reduced serious injury and f…