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Medical Malpractice

Lavern’s Law

It sounds simple: if your health suffers from a doctor’s negligence, just sue them, recover the fair compensation you deserve, and move on. But certain medical malpractice actions are not that simple, especially if you live in a state with a short statute of limitations. Tragically, thousands of Americans receive

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Dash Cam Footage
Car Accidents

Dash Cam Footage and Car Accidents

Thanks to the rapid advancement of modern technology, many vehicles now have dash cameras, which can be incredibly helpful in capturing the events leading up to a car accident. Not only that, dash cam footage can help assign appropriate blame in car accidents and other crimes as well. Before you

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Rear-Ended Collision Settlement
Car Accidents

Rear-Ended Collision Settlement

Did you know that rear ended car accidents make up about one-third of the car accidents in the U.S. annually? A rear end collision may be a simple bump that causes little to no damage. However, this type of accident can also cause devastating injuries, damages, or even wrongful death.

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What To Do After a Car Accident Not Your Fault
Car Accidents

What To Do After a Car Accident Not Your Fault

Let’s face it: car accidents are scary, regardless of how minor they are. A million things run through your head upon impact, such as: am I hurt? Is the other driver hurt? How am I going to afford this? Most importantly, though, you’re probably wondering what to do after a

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zantac cancer lawsuit new york
Medical Malpractice

Zantac Cancer Lawsuit

Have you taken the common heartburn drug Zantac and later received a cancer diagnosis? Recent research, lawsuits, and drug recalls from several pharmaceutical companies suggest that Zantac can increase cancer risk or even cause cancer. Developing cancer is heartbreaking and terrifying for not only the patient, but for the loved

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Labor and Employment Law

Constructive Discharge in New York

Many jobs are stressful and unpleasant in some ways, but many of us push onward anyway. Unfortunately, many Americans suffer intolerable working conditions at their jobs, which forces them to quit to preserve their physical and mental health. Albany employment lawyers at Bailey, Johnson & Peck want to fight for

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is it illegal to drive barefoot in new york
Car Accidents

Is It Illegal to Drive Barefoot in New York?

When the weather warms up and the sun starts to shine, many individuals feel tempted to take a drive while not wearing shoes, or sometimes not wearing shirts. Especially if you spend all day in high heels, dress shoes, or wearing shoes that are uncomfortable, many people want to simply

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lane splitting
Car Accidents

Is Lane Splitting Legal in New York?

As many people know, it’s far more dangerous to drive a motorcycle than an enclosed vehicle. This is true for more than a few reasons. For starters, they have much less protection surrounding them in the event of a motorcycle accident. The chances of suffering serious or catastrophic injuries in

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what is a health care proxy
Estate Planning

What is a Health Care Proxy?

Living in New York, you should know about the state’s Health Care Proxy Law. Under this law, you can appoint a trusted person, such as a friend or family member, to make health care decisions on your behalf if you can no longer do so. If you’re wondering, “What is

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Saying Sorry After Car Accident
Car Accidents

Saying Sorry After Car Accident

It is normal to feel dismayed and regretful after you get in a car accident. Even if the circumstance was not solely your fault, you may feel the urge to apologize to the people involved. After an accident, it’s important to get in touch with a qualified Albany car accident

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Parking Lot Accidents new york
Car Accidents

Parking Lot Accidents in New York

Automobile crashes do not only happen on highways and neighborhood streets. An irresponsible motorist might collide with you as you try to exit a parking lot. You may wonder what you should do since the accident did not happen on a public road. Many of the actions you should take

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Personal Injury

TBI Symptoms

Whether you slipped and fell on an icy patch of ground or you were in a car accident, head injuries can happen at any time. However, the signs of these injuries may not always seem apparent directly after the incident. Knowing what to look for while assessing if you have

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