May 19, 2022 | Injury Law
Indeed, folks who have not experienced significant injuries can often handle their claims independently without being represented by an attorney. However, it is almost always unwise to delay hiring an attorney if you have suffered a serious injury. Examples of a...
Apr 25, 2022 | Injury Law
Many insurance companies have developed sophisticated training procedures to teach their representatives how to approach a car crash victim and persuade them to sign away their rights. These companies have also developed strategies for maximizing what they refer to...
Apr 14, 2022 | Injury Law
You may be shocked to learn that I often recommend to prospective clients that it is NOT necessary for every person to be represented by a lawyer in every auto accident case. Quite frankly, in smaller cases where there is only minor damage to your vehicle and in which...
Jan 27, 2022 | Injury Law
Mistakes to Avoid After a Traffic Collision Being involved in a vehicle crash can be a traumatizing and overwhelming experience. Unfortunately, making the wrong moves after a collision can ruin your ability to get the compensation that you deserve. Here are...
Dec 21, 2021 | Bike Accident, Biker Law, Injury Law
Wintertime Motorcycle Riding Safety Tips As the colder winter weather comes around, many motorcycle riders will put their bikes into storage. However, the reality is that you can still enjoy riding your motorcycle in the winter months. It just takes some extra safety...
Dec 8, 2021 | Bike Accident, Injury Law
Bicycle Safety Tips for a Safe Trip Down the Roadway Whenever an accident occurs between a bicycle and a motor vehicle, it’s more often than not more harmful to the bicyclist. There are simply less metal and safety features protecting bicyclists than...
Nov 15, 2021 | Injury Law
Your Legal Rights After a Hotel Accident Injury With pandemic restrictions easing across the country, more and more people are returning to travel for pleasure and business. As a consequence, hotel occupancy rates are rising. If you are among those taking to the air...
Sep 23, 2021 | Injury Law
Negligent behavior during your medical treatment can lead to discomfort, further health problems, or even death. Research indicates that certain types of treatment are especially likely to cause medical malpractice claims. Surgery Causes a Massive Amount of...
Sep 13, 2021 | Injury Law
When you think about a traffic accident, you likely picture two or more vehicles colliding with one another. While a two-car collision is indeed a common type of accident, many people don’t realize that injuries can also result from tires and wheels falling off...
May 27, 2021 | Injury Law
When consumers purchase products and use them as intended, they do not expect to suffer serious injuries or die. However, many products contain different types of defects when they leave the manufacturers. When a company sells a defective product that injures or kills...
Apr 28, 2021 | Injury Law
If you turn on cable TV these days, you’re bombarded with advertising for car insurance. “Only pay for what you need” is one of the most pervasive messages, thanks to one persistent advertiser, and its catchphrase sums up the message from all insurers: They want you...
Apr 28, 2021 | Bike Accident, Biker Law, Injury Law
The Ziff Law Firm extends its condolences to the family of DaQuan Harrison of Elmira, the motorcyclist killed Friday afternoon in Big Flats by a left-turning motorist at the Chambers Road overpass on Interstate 86. According to a GoFundMe created by a friend of...
Apr 26, 2021 | Injury Law
The late Roland J. VanSkiver of Erin, who was nominated by daughter Ann Hammond, was honored as the Ziff Law Firm Veteran of the Game on April 23 when the Columbus River Dragons defeated the Elmira Enforcers 4-2 during a professional hockey game at First Arena in...
Apr 12, 2021 | Injury Law
Branden Gooshaw, who served as an Army Military Police Officer from 2008 to 2013, was the Ziff Law Firm Veteran of the Game on March 4 during the Elmira Enforcers’ professional hockey game at First Arena in downtown Elmira. Branden was nominated by Elmira Heights...
Mar 22, 2021 | Bike Accident, Injury Law
Tara Escudero wants to make it easier for everyone in the Twin Tiers to have their own bike – and be able to learn how to repair them – in hopes of making bicycling an affordable form of transportation for more people. Tara leads Elmira Bikes, a bicycling advocacy...
