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Why 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 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 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 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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Complex 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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What Really Happened in the McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case — And Why It Still Matters for New York Injury Victims For decades, the “McDonald’s coffee case” has been held up as the supposed poster child for a “frivolous lawsuit.” The public narrative became simple: a woman spilled coffee on herself and became a millionaire. But…

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When someone is the victim of an assault, the immediate focus is often on the criminal case—arrest, prosecution, and punishment of the offender. But many victims don’t realize there is a separate and equally important path to justice: a civil lawsuit for monetary damages. At a New York personal injury law firm, representing assault victims…

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Purchasing a residential property in New York—whether it’s a single-family home, condominium, or cooperative apartment—is an exciting milestone. It can also feel overwhelming, especially given New York’s unique legal and transactional process. At Cheriff & Fink, P.C., we guide clients through every step to make the experience as smooth and informed as possible. Here’s a…

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Understanding Comparative Negligence in New York Personal Injury Cases When you’ve been injured in an accident, one of the first questions that may come to mind is: Who is at fault? In many cases, the answer isn’t entirely straightforward. Accidents often involve shared responsibility, which is where the legal concept of comparative negligence comes into…

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Conflicts of Interest in Auto Accident Cases: A Hidden Risk When you hire a lawyer after a car accident, you expect one thing—someone fully on your side. But in some cases, it’s not as straightforward as it sounds. Conflicts of interest come up more often than people realize in car accident cases, especially when multiple…

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