FEARS One of the fears is having an attorney who is not responsive. The number 1 complaint of clients is their attorneys don’t return their calls. We return all client calls. Returning client phone calls is not just a matter of common courtesy, but it’s about respect. We respect our clients! PITFALLS One of the ... Read More
Under New York law, pain and suffering refers to “physical or mental distress” for which one can seek damages in a civil lawsuit. The complainant must show that the defendant’s negligence caused the pain and suffering, in order to win such a suit. Pain and Suffering and Your Personal Injury Lawsuit In a personal injury ... Read More
A permanent partial disability, or PPD, benefit, is an amount set by law. An employer’s worker’s compensation policy pays this benefit to an employee who suffers the permanent partial disability. The amount varies dependent on the disability itself. A victim who has sustained an incomplete, but permanent, disability may qualify for benefits as set by ... Read More
Among the top fears of potential clients is that he or she will retain an attorney who turns out to be unresponsive. For clients unfamiliar with our practice, this is an understandable concern. Indeed, a top complaint of personal injury clients is that their lawyers don’t return their calls. We Understand Your Pain Greenstein & ... Read More
Perhaps the most infamous product liability lawsuit in U.S. history is the 1994 case of Liebeck v. McDonald’s Restaurants. Comedians and late-show hosts had a lot of fun with this case, which many media outlets portrayed as a frivolous lawsuit. “It’s coffee, of course it’s hot,” went the refrain of the day. Insurance companies jumped on ... Read More
Do you have a loved one in a nursing home? Although you probably did your research beforefinding a facility you trust, it’s important to check in periodically and ensure the staff is taking proper care of its residents. Staffers and residents change over time, and other factors can affect the care your loved one gets ... Read More