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Medical Malpractice vs. Medical Negligence in New York: What’s the Difference?
Read Blog Post: Medical Malpractice vs. Medical Negligence in New York: What’s the Difference?Medical Malpractice vs. Medical Negligence in New York: What’s the Difference? By Cheriff & Fink, P.C. – Attorneys at Law When someone is injured because of the actions of a doctor, nurse, hospital, or other healthcare provider, one of the first questions we hear is: “Do I have a medical malpractice case?” The answer may…
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Injured by a Defective Product? Understanding Your Rights Under New York Product Liability Law
Read Blog Post: Injured by a Defective Product? Understanding Your Rights Under New York Product Liability LawInjured by a Defective Product? Understanding Your Rights Under New York Product Liability Law By Cheriff & Fink, P.C. Most of us use hundreds of products every day without giving them a second thought. We trust that the car we drive, the ladder we climb, the medications we take, the appliances in our homes, and…
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Social Media & Your Injury Case: How a Simple Post Can Damage Your Lawsuit
Read Blog Post: Social Media & Your Injury Case: How a Simple Post Can Damage Your LawsuitSocial Media & Your Injury Case: How a Simple Post Can Damage Your Lawsuit By Cheriff & Fink, P.C. If you’ve been injured in an accident and are pursuing a personal injury claim, one of the first pieces of advice we give our clients is surprisingly simple: Stay off social media. In today’s world, sharing…
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Selling Your Home, Co-op, or Condominium in New York? Why Having an Attorney Is Essential
Read Blog Post: Selling Your Home, Co-op, or Condominium in New York? Why Having an Attorney Is EssentialSelling Your Home, Co-op, or Condominium in New York? Why Having an Attorney Is Essential For many New Yorkers, selling a home, co-op, or condominium is one of the largest financial transactions they will ever undertake. While real estate agents play an important role in marketing and negotiating a sale, only an attorney can protect…
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Injured on a New York City Bus or in an Accident Involving an NYC Bus? Here’s What You Need to Know
Read Blog Post: Injured on a New York City Bus or in an Accident Involving an NYC Bus? Here’s What You Need to KnowEvery day, millions of New Yorkers rely on buses operated by the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA) and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). While most rides are uneventful, bus accidents can and do happen. Passengers can be injured when a bus stops suddenly, starts moving before riders are seated, strikes another vehicle, or is…
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Cheriff & Fink Analysis — Why New York’s New Tort Reform Legislation Is Bad News for Injured New Yorkers
Read Blog Post: Cheriff & Fink Analysis — Why New York’s New Tort Reform Legislation Is Bad News for Injured New YorkersWhy New York’s New Tort Reform Legislation Is Bad News for Injured New Yorkers New York’s civil justice system has long recognized a basic principle: if someone is injured because of another person’s negligence, they deserve the opportunity to seek fair compensation. Unfortunately, sweeping tort reform legislation pushed through as part of New York’s 2026…
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Understanding New York No-Fault Insurance: What Every Driver Should Know
Read Blog Post: Understanding New York No-Fault Insurance: What Every Driver Should KnowUnderstanding New York No-Fault Insurance: What Every Driver Should Know If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident in New York, one of the first insurance systems you will encounter is “No-Fault” insurance. Despite the name, No-Fault insurance can often be confusing for accident victims. Many people are surprised to learn that their own…
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Looking back at the CF-Lawyers Time Machine…
Read Blog Post: Looking back at the CF-Lawyers Time Machine…Looking for a file on our network this morning, we stumbled across the photo on the left which was taken for our first promotional brochure (pre-website) about 30 years ago! We then asked AI to render a more modern version which is posted on the right. Notice the tools of our trade that have changed…
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Understanding New York Statutes of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims
Read Blog Post: Understanding New York Statutes of Limitations for Personal Injury ClaimsUnderstanding New York Statutes of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims When someone is injured because of another person’s negligence, one of the most important legal concepts they need to understand is the “statute of limitations.” At Cheriff & Fink, P.C., we often speak with injured individuals who are surprised to learn that waiting too long…
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Looking Back — Complex Products Liability Litigation Involving a Commercial Truck Liftgate
Read Blog Post: Looking Back — Complex Products Liability Litigation Involving a Commercial Truck LiftgateComplex Products Liability Litigation Involving a Commercial Truck Liftgate At Cheriff & Fink, P.C., our attorneys have handled a wide variety of serious injury and products liability cases over the years. One particularly interesting matter involved a complex Federal Court lawsuit arising from the alleged failure of a commercial truck liftgate — a case that ultimately…
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