News & Alerts
Class-action suit against nursing homes
posted on Monday Nov 22, 2010
Claims of neglect and resident endangerment are now surfacing at several area nursing homes. Read More
posted on Monday Nov 22, 2010
Claims of neglect and resident endangerment are now surfacing at several area nursing homes. Read More
Nursing home faces class-action lawsuit update
posted on Monday Nov 22, 2010
Attorneys are seeking a class action lawsuit against four local nursing homes and their operator. They face serious accusations depriving patients of their rights. Read More
posted on Monday Nov 22, 2010
Attorneys are seeking a class action lawsuit against four local nursing homes and their operator. They face serious accusations depriving patients of their rights. Read More
Brown Chiari LLP Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Legacy Health Care
posted on Tuesday Nov 02, 2010
New York Nursing Home Abuse Firm Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Legacy Health Care Facilities on Behalf of 6 Families Read More
posted on Tuesday Nov 02, 2010
New York Nursing Home Abuse Firm Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Legacy Health Care Facilities on Behalf of 6 Families Read More
Brown Chiari LLP Chosen To Handle Major Wrongful Death Lawsuit With Child Injuries
posted on Friday Jul 16, 2010
A heartbreaking crash has taken the life of a woman and also injured 3 young children. Read More
posted on Friday Jul 16, 2010
A heartbreaking crash has taken the life of a woman and also injured 3 young children. Read More
Monitoring The Elderly Legalities?
posted on Tuesday Dec 29, 2009
The issue of nursing home abuse and neglect has become a huge concern, and supporters of "Granny Cams", or surveillance cameras, have a few legal concerns. Read More
posted on Tuesday Dec 29, 2009
The issue of nursing home abuse and neglect has become a huge concern, and supporters of "Granny Cams", or surveillance cameras, have a few legal concerns. Read More
Settlement reached for care of paraplegic
posted on Wednesday Nov 18, 2009
The mother of a West Seneca man left a paraplegic after he jumped out a second-story window at a Buffalo treatment center has accepted a $2.75 million insurance settlemen Read More
posted on Wednesday Nov 18, 2009
The mother of a West Seneca man left a paraplegic after he jumped out a second-story window at a Buffalo treatment center has accepted a $2.75 million insurance settlemen Read More
$3.8 million awarded in negligence suit retrial
posted on Wednesday Nov 18, 2009
A Depew woman permanently injured when an exercise machine collapsed has been awarded $3.8 million by a second Buffalo jury that reviewed her negligence suit, court officials announced Tuesday. Read More
posted on Wednesday Nov 18, 2009
A Depew woman permanently injured when an exercise machine collapsed has been awarded $3.8 million by a second Buffalo jury that reviewed her negligence suit, court officials announced Tuesday. Read More
$1 Billion Price Tag for On-going Peanut Recall
posted on Monday Mar 23, 2009
The now-bankrupt Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) inadvertently set off the largest food recall in United States history when it shipped peanut base products to food manufacturers. Read More
posted on Monday Mar 23, 2009
The now-bankrupt Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) inadvertently set off the largest food recall in United States history when it shipped peanut base products to food manufacturers. Read More
Ex-Employee Guilty of Abusing Patient
posted on Thursday Dec 11, 2008
A former worker at the Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has been convicted of violently abusing a resident who was in his care, and three other current and former employees face abuse charges, the state attorney general's office reported Monday. Read More
posted on Thursday Dec 11, 2008
A former worker at the Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has been convicted of violently abusing a resident who was in his care, and three other current and former employees face abuse charges, the state attorney general's office reported Monday. Read More
Nursing Home Abuse
posted on Monday Dec 08, 2008
The Kentucky Attorney General's office is conducting a criminal investigation into alleged physical abuse at a Kentucky nursing home. Read More
posted on Monday Dec 08, 2008
The Kentucky Attorney General's office is conducting a criminal investigation into alleged physical abuse at a Kentucky nursing home. Read More
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Food Protection Plan One-Year Progress Summary
posted on Monday Dec 01, 2008
The FDA seeks implementation of its Food Protection Plan to protect the nation's food supply, both domestically produced and imported, from accidental and intentional contamination. Read More
posted on Monday Dec 01, 2008
The FDA seeks implementation of its Food Protection Plan to protect the nation's food supply, both domestically produced and imported, from accidental and intentional contamination. Read More
Construction Unions and Safety
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 05/24/2005 posted on Friday Oct 17, 2008
Unionized construction workers are frequently the targets of critical commentary concerning their wage scales and construction site work rules. Read More
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 05/24/2005 posted on Friday Oct 17, 2008
Unionized construction workers are frequently the targets of critical commentary concerning their wage scales and construction site work rules. Read More
The Continuous Treatment Doctrine
as printed in the Niagara Gazette posted on Friday Oct 17, 2008
Everybody knows that there are statutes of limitations which apply to every type of lawsuit. The statute of limitations for an automobile accident is three years from the date of the accident. Read More
as printed in the Niagara Gazette posted on Friday Oct 17, 2008
Everybody knows that there are statutes of limitations which apply to every type of lawsuit. The statute of limitations for an automobile accident is three years from the date of the accident. Read More
No-Fault Law
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 02/08/2005 posted on Friday Oct 17, 2008
For over 30 years, New York State has had a no-fault law that governs all automobile accident cases. This article is the first of a series that will discuss the law, how it works, and what all drivers – as purchasers of auto insurance policies – must know. Read More
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 02/08/2005 posted on Friday Oct 17, 2008
For over 30 years, New York State has had a no-fault law that governs all automobile accident cases. This article is the first of a series that will discuss the law, how it works, and what all drivers – as purchasers of auto insurance policies – must know. Read More
No Fault Law
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 02/14/2005 posted on Friday Oct 17, 2008
One of the basic principles of the no-fault law is to provide for a prompt and reliable source of payment for medical bills and lost wages to an injured person. Read More
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 02/14/2005 posted on Friday Oct 17, 2008
One of the basic principles of the no-fault law is to provide for a prompt and reliable source of payment for medical bills and lost wages to an injured person. Read More
No Fault Law
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 02/23/2005 posted on Friday Oct 17, 2008
Up to this time in our series of articles on New York State's No-Fault Law, we have discussed the general outline of the law and its main components. In this article we begin to discuss how no-fault claims are required to be processed. Read More
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 02/23/2005 posted on Friday Oct 17, 2008
Up to this time in our series of articles on New York State's No-Fault Law, we have discussed the general outline of the law and its main components. In this article we begin to discuss how no-fault claims are required to be processed. Read More
No Fault Law
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 03/01/2005 posted on Friday Oct 17, 2008
This week we discuss what can be done when a no-fault insurance company denies all or part of your claim. It is important to remember that New York State law requires that an insurance company send you a written denial. Read More
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 03/01/2005 posted on Friday Oct 17, 2008
This week we discuss what can be done when a no-fault insurance company denies all or part of your claim. It is important to remember that New York State law requires that an insurance company send you a written denial. Read More
Nursing Home Injury - Rights and Remedies
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 01/18/2005 posted on Friday Oct 17, 2008
Our elderly are entitled to a dignified existence. When a loved one is placed in a nursing home, he or she should expect the care that is paid for and deserve the degree of care that is appropriate for the well-being and dignity of the resident. Read More
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 01/18/2005 posted on Friday Oct 17, 2008
Our elderly are entitled to a dignified existence. When a loved one is placed in a nursing home, he or she should expect the care that is paid for and deserve the degree of care that is appropriate for the well-being and dignity of the resident. Read More
Protecting Nursing Home Residents
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 02/01/2005 posted on Friday Oct 17, 2008
Family members often can help to prevent serious injuries and promote proper care of a loved one who is a resident of a nursing facility. First of all, it is important to approach the issues affecting your loved one in a positive, non-confrontational manner. Read More
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 02/01/2005 posted on Friday Oct 17, 2008
Family members often can help to prevent serious injuries and promote proper care of a loved one who is a resident of a nursing facility. First of all, it is important to approach the issues affecting your loved one in a positive, non-confrontational manner. Read More
Product Liability
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 10/31/2006 posted on Friday Oct 17, 2008
Most people are aware that the manufacturer of a product has an obligation to manufacture that product in such way that the product will be safe for the intended and expected uses of the product. However, there is a whole other aspect of a manufacturer's responsibility that goes beyond simply the manner in which they make their product. Read More
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 10/31/2006 posted on Friday Oct 17, 2008
Most people are aware that the manufacturer of a product has an obligation to manufacture that product in such way that the product will be safe for the intended and expected uses of the product. However, there is a whole other aspect of a manufacturer's responsibility that goes beyond simply the manner in which they make their product. Read More
The Real Speed Limit
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 01/11/2005 posted on Friday Oct 17, 2008
Believe it or not, many automobile drivers feel that a speed limit means that they have the right to drive their vehicle at, near, or above the posted legal limit, regardless of the road conditions. Western New York drivers who take a more responsible view recognize that a speed appropriate in the middle of July may not be suitable in January. Read More
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 01/11/2005 posted on Friday Oct 17, 2008
Believe it or not, many automobile drivers feel that a speed limit means that they have the right to drive their vehicle at, near, or above the posted legal limit, regardless of the road conditions. Western New York drivers who take a more responsible view recognize that a speed appropriate in the middle of July may not be suitable in January. Read More
The Real Stopping Distance
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 10/31/2006 posted on Friday Oct 17, 2008
Most licensed drivers remember (if only vaguely) Vehicle & Traffic Law Section 1129, entitled "Following too closely." This section requires drivers to maintain a safe distance between themselves and the vehicle in front of them. However, most drivers do not know that there is a consequence to following too closely which is much more severe than a fifty dollar ticket. Read More
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 10/31/2006 posted on Friday Oct 17, 2008
Most licensed drivers remember (if only vaguely) Vehicle & Traffic Law Section 1129, entitled "Following too closely." This section requires drivers to maintain a safe distance between themselves and the vehicle in front of them. However, most drivers do not know that there is a consequence to following too closely which is much more severe than a fifty dollar ticket. Read More
Whose Emergency Room?
as printed in the Niagara Gazette posted on Friday Oct 17, 2008
Most radiologists and emergency room doctors who work in hospitals are not hospital employees. Almost all of them are members of physicians' groups who contract with the hospital to provide emergency room or radiology services to that hospital, as well as others. Some of these groups provide emergency room or radiology services to several hospitals at any given time. Read More
as printed in the Niagara Gazette posted on Friday Oct 17, 2008
Most radiologists and emergency room doctors who work in hospitals are not hospital employees. Almost all of them are members of physicians' groups who contract with the hospital to provide emergency room or radiology services to that hospital, as well as others. Some of these groups provide emergency room or radiology services to several hospitals at any given time. Read More
How to Choose a Lawyer
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 02/15/2005 posted on Thursday Oct 16, 2008
By far, the most important factor to consider when hiring a lawyer is the lawyer's experience. Read More
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 02/15/2005 posted on Thursday Oct 16, 2008
By far, the most important factor to consider when hiring a lawyer is the lawyer's experience. Read More
Medical Malpractice Crisis
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 03/18/2005 posted on Thursday Oct 16, 2008
Unbiased studies have established that close to 100,000 people are killed each year in this country Read More
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 03/18/2005 posted on Thursday Oct 16, 2008
Unbiased studies have established that close to 100,000 people are killed each year in this country Read More
Construction workers are afforded special protection under New York State law
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 01/25/2005 posted on Thursday Oct 16, 2008
Most construction workers do not realize that New York State Law provides unique protection for thos Read More
as printed in the Niagara Gazette on 01/25/2005 posted on Thursday Oct 16, 2008
Most construction workers do not realize that New York State Law provides unique protection for thos Read More