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Last night, South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham spoke with members of the Plaintiffs personal injury bar at the New York State Trial Lawyers Association about a federal medical malpractice bill that would significantly restrain patients’ rights.  I (Clifford Tucker) was in attendance and met Senator Graham. Before his career as a prominent Senator, Senator Graham […]

I have been speaking with labor leaders across New York City for LaborPress, New York’s leading source of labor news coverage.  Recently, on LaborPress’ radio show, I weighed in on a discussion about New York parole officers’ line of duty benefits.  Right now, New York parole officers do a lot of the work that police officers do–apprehend […]

Each New York car accident attorney should be familiar with New York Insurance Law to represent car accident victims.  A New York car accident attorney will help the injured person claim no fault benefits, which cover up to $50,000 of medical, lost income, and reasonable out of pocket expenses.  Those benefits do not compensate a person beyond […]

Buckle up it saves lives. Seat belts save lives.  It is beyond dispute. It is likely the single act in your daily life that most reduces your risk or injury or death.  Buckle up. Do it for your spouse. Do it for your children. Do it for your friends. Do it for yourself.  Need proof? […]

February is Black History month. Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent […]

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 […]

The left turn is the most dangerous maneuver in normal driving.  The unprotected left turn is the most dangerous version of the maneuver.  Here is another example of the dangers of the unprotected left term. A Vacherie Louisiana man died early Thursday morning when the vehicle he was a passenger in was struck by another […]

A 20-year-old Baton Rouge woman died early Sunday after she was struck on Interstate 10 after stopping to repair her vehicle, Louisiana State Police said.  The incident reminds us of the importance of roadside safety. Brittany Morgan, 20, was traveling eastbound on Interstate 10 east of Highland Road when she began having mechanical issues.  Apparently, […]

Home fires increase dramatically in the winter.   Winter home fires are often attributed to owner/occupant misuse of portable heaters.  However, our 25 years of injury law experience instructs that home fires are frequently caused by defects.   These defects include faulty wiring, improperly grounded outlets and appliances, and heating appliances lacking required safety features.  Defective […]

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 […]