Disclosure: I am a Will Wade fan. In my opinion, he is among the best basketball coaches in America with much time to become THE best. Is he cheater? Do all major college coaches cheat? Who knows but however he gets his players, Coach Wade makes them better and knows how to shape them into …
Clifford Tucker Guest Lectures at Brooklyn Law School on Negligence Law
Every time I guest lecture or visit Brooklyn Law School, I have a great time and learn. Law students can help show the community’s feelings about legal concepts without bias towards a client or institution. Law students have no bias for a client, do not have to worry about bar complaints, and don’t work in law …
CLE Part III: Personal Injury Case Deadlines
Personal injury case deadlines seem routine and without influence, but in truth they are the results of political and practical decision making. They also guide personal injury practice. Here is a brief part of the discussion on important personal injury case deadlines. Personal Injury Case Deadline: No Fault In New York, people who get hurt …
CLE Part II: Competent Representation Includes Systematically Protecting Clients
This blog continues the summary of my CLE on preparation, investigation, and discovery in New York personal injury litigation. Part II focuses on competent representation. If you have questions about the CLE, this section or would like to view the slides, please contact our office. Unfortunate Statistics From 2004 to 2007, the leading causes of legal malpractice …
Personal Injury CLE by Clifford Tucker
In September 24, 2016, I taught a Continuing Legal Education Class (CLE) to attorneys. The CLE is titled “Skills and Tactics for Case Preparation, Investigation and Discovery in New York.” It is available on video at Lawline.com. Careful pre-suit and pre-trial evaluation, research, and investigation can make a significant difference in each personal injury case. Attorneys must …
Brooklyn Law School Taps Clifford Tucker to Speak
On January 27, 2016 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Clifford Tucker will return to Brooklyn Law School. He will speak about personal injury law and torts practice at a Career Conversations event. In 2013, Clifford Tucker graduated from Brooklyn Law School cum laude and with honors . Since graduation, Clifford Tucker has returned to Brooklyn Law …
Who is Entitled to Unclaimed Funds and Assets?
The next resource in the series on helping the injured and in need can help everyone reclaim their assets. Everyone reading this blog should click the links I am about to discuss because you do not need to have an injury to make a claim for unclaimed funds. The links below will help you track …
Botched Execution May Result in Injury Lawsuit by Victim’s Family
An intersting and concerning story out of Oklahoma raises the question of when, if ever, an inmates family may sue the state for a botched execution. The back story is this. Clayton Lockett was a bad guy. He was convicted of horrrifc crimes and sentanced to death by lethal injection. On the eve of his …
How To Hire The Right Personal Injury Lawyer
Hiring the right attorney for you and your case is extremely important. The fact is that if you make the wrong choice, you may not only suffer the disappointment of losing your case or settling for too little money – you could also suffer financial problems for years if you are unable to support your …
Personal Injury Do’s & Don’ts
If you ever suffer an injury due to the negligence of others, there are certain basic things that you should and should not do immediately following the accident. By following the list of “Do’s and Don’ts” we have provided here you will have the best chance of protecting your right to receive fair compensation for …