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Independent Contractor Lawsuit

Admin | September 2, 2010

“Bruce” was an independent landscaper who was often called upon by a larger landscaping contractor to help with big projects. The fact that he was an independent contractor is important because otherwise under New York Law an employee cannot sue his employer because of the workers’ compensation law.
On one job, the task was to remove [...]

New York Medical Malpractice Attorney Addresses The Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

Admin | August 23, 2010

In this article, Robert G. Sullivan, Esq., a New York lawyer concentrating in the representation of patients injured by medical malpractice, describes colon cancer screening and its benefits to those at increased risk for the disease.
After lung cancer, colon or colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. [...]

What’s Required to Sue for a Car Accident Injury

Admin | August 4, 2010

by Adam Smith
In this article, New York lawyer Christopher T. McGrath explains that not all victims of motor vehicle accidents necessarily have a legal claim. New York’s “threshold” requirements for these types of cases mean that only “serious injury” claims may be pursued. Mr. McGrath describes how the law defines “serious injuries” arising [...]