Articles for Defective Product Injuries

A Victim’s Guide to Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Lawsuits

Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF), a fire suppressant used primarily in military and civil firefighting operations, has been at the center of numerous lawsuits due to its links to several health issues, particularly cancer. This substance, developed in the 1960s, is effective at extinguishing liquid fires, especially those involving jet fuel and gasoline. However, the foam contains per- and…

Peter J. Gregory

COVID-19: NY Tolls Statute of Limitations Deadline to File Lawsuits

In response to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed an Executive Order tolling the statute of limitations for all civil claims, including personal injury…

Are Your Covered? New York Makes Key Auto Insurance Change

What happens if you are in a car accident caused by another driver who has woefully inadequate insurance to compensate you for the pain, suffering, and permanent disability you have experienced?…

Fitness Trackers in Personal Injury Lawsuits

Much like social media as evidence, attorneys search for any materials that may help or hinder the claims of their clients or opposing parties. Now that millions of people have joined the health and…

Litigation: The "Civil" Process of Resolving Serious Disputes

It happens to everyone at least once in their lives. You are involved in an automobile accident, have a dispute with the other party to the contract you signed, or see that a competitor’s business…

The Mediation Process

Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) used to settle conflicts before resorting to a formal trial in a court of law. The mediation process is defined as a "method of nonbinding…