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How Does Speeding Lead to Car Accidents?

Speeding remains a significant culprit when it comes to car accidents in NYS. Read on...

What Qualities Should I Look for in a Personal Injury Lawyer?

Navigating the aftermath of a serious injury can be an overwhelming experience. Between medical bills,...

Are Bedsores in Nursing Homes a Sign of Neglect?

Many families rely on nursing homes to provide a safe, nurturing environment for their elderly...

Lacy Katzen LLP Ranked in 2024 “Best Law Firms”

Lacy Katzen LLP has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked...

What Steps Should I Take After a Car Accident?

Taking action in the aftermath of a car accident can be difficult, especially when one's...

Chemical Hair Straighteners Linked To Cancer

Frequent users of chemical hair relaxers may have more than double the risk of uterine...

What Should I Know If I’m Involved in a Crosswalk Accident in Rochester?

According to NY.GOV, more than 25% of all traffic fatalities involve pedestrians, over 300 pedestrians...

How Does Sleep Deprivation Lead to Accidents in Rochester?

Though the average adult needs seven to eight hours of sleep, few can accomplish this...

What Are the Most Common Types of Car Accidents in New York?

No one anticipates being in a car accident; however, understanding how to navigate the situation...

What is an Insurance Examination Under Oath (EUO)?

If your EUO is conducted in New York State or involves an insurance loss that...

5 Reasons You Need a Will

Contemplating our own mortality can be very uncomfortable. This could be one of the main...

Is Your Loved One Suffering from Preventable Pressure Sores?

Unfortunately, preventable pressure sores occur too often in nursing homes. A pressure sore, also known...

Nine Lacy Katzen LLP Lawyers Named to 2024 Best Lawyers® List

Lacy Katzen LLP is pleased to announce that nine lawyers have been included in the...

Peter T. Rodgers Recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2024 Lawyer of the Year, Medical Malpractice

Lacy Katzen LLP attorney Peter T. Rodgers has been recognized by Best Lawyers® as the...

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Arbitrator awards $1.4M to nursing home patient for negligent care (Click here to view the...

Article 78 Proceedings: Judicial Oversight of State and Local Government Bodies

For litigation attorneys in New York State, the Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) is...

Robin L. Folts Honored by The Daily Record’s Power 20 Trusts & Estates 2023

The Power 20 Trusts & Estates list The Western New York Daily Record Power 20...

Oswego County Nursing Home Found Negligent

Patient’s Damages Valued at More Than $1.4 Million ROCHESTER, NY, June 28, 2023 - An...

Mesothelioma Cases Involving Talc in Cosmetics on the Rise as J&J Stops Selling Baby Powder

In 2013, the first talcum powder verdict was awarded to a plaintiff who tied the...

Daniel S. Bryson Honored by the Daily Record’s Power 20 Real Estate Law 2023

Presenting the Power 20 Real Estate Law list: We are excited to continue to build...

Robin L. Folts Honored by The Daily Record’s Power 20 Trusts & Estates 2022

Presenting the Power 20 Trusts & Estates list: We are excited to announce the next...

Rochester, New York Attorney Selected For America’s Top 100 Medical Malpractice Litigators®

Lacy Katzen LLP is pleased to announce the selection of managing partner, Peter Rodgers, to America’s...

Roundup Loss in the Supreme Court of the United States Is a Victory for Consumers Injured by The Dangerous Weedkiller

In 2018 Monsanto, the maker of Roundup, was purchased by Bayer and has been dealing...

Talcum Powder Lawsuits Continue to Pile Up for Johnson & Johnson

Talcum powder lawsuits claim that talcum powder brands including Johnson & Johnson, knew their talc...

Lacy Katzen LLP Delivers Donations To The Veteran’s Outreach Center

Thank you to everyone who generously contributed items to the Veteran’s Outreach Center this holiday...

Medical Malpractice: Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis

A physician has a duty to his or her patient to make an accurate diagnosis...

Thanksgiving Basket Deliveries

This morning, 8 complete Thanksgiving meals were delivered to Rochester Family Mission (RF Mission). RF...

Lacy Katzen Wins 3 RBJ Reader Rankings Awards

Lacy Katzen wins three 2021 Rochester Business Journal Reader Rankings Awards in the Legal Services...

Rochester Business Journal Reader Rankings Contest

Lacy Katzen welcomes you to nominate your favorite businesses in the Rochester region! Nomination ends Friday,...

Lacy Katzen Culture Team Collaborates With Community Program to Help Homeless Women and Children During Unprecedented Times

The current pandemic has presented communities around the world with many new challenges, however also...

In-Home Care & Community Medicaid Changes in Effect

The NYS Governor’s budget cuts from the Medicaid program directly affect the aged and disabled...

Lacy Katzen LLP ranked in 2021 “Best Law Firms”

Lacy Katzen LLP has been ranked in the 2021 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" list...

Fraud Actions Following the Sale of Real Property

In New York State, the doctrine of Caveat Emptor governs arms-length transactions in the sale...

Partner John Wells elected as Attorney Co-Chair for MCBA Litigation Council

Lacy Katzen LLP is proud to announce that John M. Wells, Esq., a partner in the...

COVID-19 Death Rates in Nursing Homes Leads to CMS Announcement of Enhanced Enforcement

The Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently...

New York Will No Longer Require Nursing Homes to Take Covid-19 Patients From Hospitals

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a requirement for hospital patients to test negative for...

Delsam Pharma® and Ezricare® Artificial Tears May Cause Blindness, Antibiotic-resistant Infections, or Death

On February 2, 2023, the FDA issued a statement warning consumers and health care providers...

Talcum Powder Litigation Update: U.s. Court Rejects Johnson & Johnson’s Bankruptcy Filing Strategy

The adverse effects of talcum powder have been widely reported for several years. A December...

Peter T. Rodgers Honored By The Daily Record’s Power 50 Law 2022

Presenting the Daily Record Power 50 Law list: The Daily Record Power 50 Law List...

Motorcycle Accidents And Insurance – What You Need To Know

New York has a no-fault law for car accidents which requires that insurance carriers pay...

Lacy Katzen | Motorcycle Accidents and Insurance – What you need to know | Rochester, NY Law Firm

New York has a no-fault law for car accidents which requires that insurance carriers pay...

Orleans County Nursing Home to Be Sued by New York State Attorney General’s Office

On November 30, 2022, the NY State Attorney General, Letitia James announced that her office...

Tepezza Use Linked To Hearing Loss

Tepezza, also known as teprotumumab, is a prescription medication that is used to treat thyroid...

Jacqueline M. Thomas Honored by the Daily Record’s Power 20 Litigation 2022

Presenting the Power 20 Litigation list: We are continuing to build on our Power List...

Camp Lejeune Justice Act 2022 Brings Victims Exposed to Contaminated Water at Camp Lejeune or Marine Corps Air Station New River

The US Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune was established in 1942. The 246 square mile...

Camp Lejeune Justice Act 2022 Brings Hope to Victims Exposed to Contaminated Water at Camp Lejeune or Marine Corps Air Station New River

The US Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune was established in 1942. The 246 square mile...

Exactech® Hip, Knee and Ankle Replacement Device Recall

A Florida-based medical-device manufacturer, Exactech® has recalled certain models of hip, knee and ankle replacement...

Appeals Court Judges Rule for Lacy Katzen Client in Malpractice Lawsuit

Five Appeals Court Judges have granted summary judgment to the plaintiff in a malpractice lawsuit filed by...

New York State Law Provides Custodial Parents of Special Needs Children with an Additional Five Years of Child Support

Families of a special needs child face untold pressure in many areas of life and...

3M Earplug Litigation Update: Recent Bellwether Trials Award Significant damages in Favor of Injured Service Members

Lacy Katzen LLP is no longer accepting new referrals in the 3M Combat Ear Plugs...

New York State Has Simplified the Process of Getting a Name Change

As of December 21, 2021, the process of having your name changed in New York...

Making a Misrepresentation in Your Insurance Policy Application Can Be Risky Business

You have bought a house and are applying for homeowner’s insurance. Or maybe you are...

Peter T. Rodgers Honored By The Daily Record’s Power 20 Personal Injury 2022

Presenting the Power 20 Personal Injury list: The Daily Record is excited to continue to...

Daniel S. Bryson Honored by the Daily Record’s Power 20 Real Estate Law 2022

Presenting the Power 20 Real Estate Law list: After a well-received rollout last year, The...

Malpractice Claims Arising From Gallbladder Surgery

Surgery for the removal of the gallbladder is one of the most commonly performed surgeries...

What to do When Nursing Facility Abuse Occurs or is Suspected

When COVID-19 first emerged at the start of 2020, long-term care facilities scrambled to implement...

Do You Know the Rating of Your Loved One’s Nursing Home?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns grew around facilities considered to be highly vulnerable to the...

Were You the Medical Malpractice Victim of Surgical Error?

You or a loved one has had surgery and the outcome is bad, resulting in...

What Does An Elder Law Attorney Do?

An elder law attorney advocates for the rights of seniors and assists the client and...

Take Notice Of Important FEMA Benefit

As of January 29, 2022, there have been over 881,000 reported deaths linked to the...

Lawrence J. Schwind Honored by The Daily Record’s Power 20 Family Law 2022

Presenting the Power 20 Family Law list: After a well-received rollout last year, The Daily...

3M Earplug Litigation Update: Verdict Awarded To Former US Service Member

Lacy Katzen LLP is no longer accepting new referrals in the 3M Combat Ear Plugs...

Baby Formula Lawsuits Being Filed Over Links to Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)

Baby Formula Lawsuits Being Filed Across the Country Over Links to Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) a...

Protecting Your Loved One in a Nursing Home

Even if you live in another part of the state or country and cannot regularly...

50th Anniversary Of David MacKnight Admission To The New York State Bar

This month is the 50th anniversary of David MacKnight's admission to the New York State Bar. To...

7 Lacy Katzen LLP Lawyers Named to 2022 Best Lawyers® List

Lacy Katzen LLP is pleased to announce that 7 lawyers have been included in the...

Jacqueline M. Thomas Recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2022 Lawyer of the Year, Medical Malpractice

Lacy Katzen LLP attorney Jacqueline M. Thomas was recently recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2022 "Lawyer of the Year"...

Judge Rules For Plaintiff In Malpractice Lawsuit

A state Supreme Court justice has granted a summary judgment to the plaintiff in a malpractice...

Lacy Katzen LLP volunteers at Sleep in Heavenly Peace

On Saturday, June 12, 2021, Lacy Katzen LLP’s staff, attorneys, and some of their family...

3M Earplug Litigation Update: Federal Jury Clears 3M in Second Bellwether Trial

Lacy Katzen LLP is no longer accepting new referrals in the 3M Combat Ear Plugs...

Lacy Katzen | 3M Earplug Litigation Update | Rochester, NY Law Firm

Lacy Katzen LLP is no longer accepting new referrals in the 3M Combat Ear Plugs...

Agricultural Workers Nationwide File Claims As Studies Link the Popular Herbicide Paraquat to Parkinson’s disease

Agricultural workers who were exposed to the herbicide paraquat and have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s...

3m Earplug Litigation Update: $7.1 Million Awarded to Former Us Service Members in First Bellwether Trial

Lacy Katzen LLP is no longer accepting new referrals in the 3M Combat Ear Plugs...

Buying and Selling Real Estate with Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin’s value has increased sharply over the last few months, providing professional and amateur investors...

3M Earplug Litigation Passes New Milestone of First Bellwether Trial

Lacy Katzen LLP is no longer accepting new referrals in the 3M Combat Ear Plugs...

The Battle between the US Department of Justice and Walmart Serves as Reminder that Pharmacy Negligence Remains a Threat

In December 2020, the U.S. Department of Justice sued Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, alleging...

When Purchasing Insurance Buyer Beware

If you have ever wondered how insurance companies that spend enormous sums of money on...

Creditors Can Reverse Transfers by their Debtor

Recently the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act (Debtor and Creditor Law §270 and following) became effective...

Zantac Litigation: Popular Heartburn Medication Linked to Cancer

Zantac (sold generically and in OTC format as Ranitidine) is a popular heartburn medication you...

Bayer Proposes $2 Billion Settlement for Deal for Future Roundup Weedkiller Cancer Claims.

As part of an agreement to settle more than 120,000 pending Roundup cases, Bayer submitted a...

Chemicals in Firefighting Foam Linked to Cancer

Firefighting foam linked to cancer, is also known as aqueous film-forming foam or AFFF and...

NYSBA Organizes Task Force To Examine Nursing Home Death Rate Due To Coronavirus

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) recently announced its’ ) decision to launch a...

6 Lacy Katzen LLP Lawyers Named to 2021 Best Lawyers® List

Lacy Katzen LLP is pleased to announce that 6 lawyers have been included in the...

Elmiron Manufacturer Janssen Pharmaceuticals Finally Adds Label to Warn of Potential Eye Damage

Elmiron is a popular drug manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceuticals. Elmiron® is known scientifically as pentosan polysulfate...

3M EARPLUG LITIGATION UPDATE

Lacy Katzen LLP is no longer accepting new referrals in the 3M Combat Ear Plugs...

SECURE CARES: How the Coronavirus Pandemic has Effected Retirement Account Rules

Before March of this year, the “SECURE” Act that was signed into law December 20,...

Nursing Home Fined For Deficiencies Linked to Spread of Coronavirus

The Washington Post on April 2, 2020 reported that a nursing home in Washington State...

Talcum Powder Suppliers and Distributors Sued for Failing to Disclose Cancer-Causing Chemicals Products Allegedly Linked to Ovarian Cancer and Mesothelioma

Large talcum powder suppliers and distributors associated with popular brands such as Johnson & Johnson’s...

Snowbirds Beware! Exclusions to Your Homeowners Policy Could Leave Your Home Uninsured

Some people purchase a homeowners insurance policy and breathe a deep sigh of relief, satisfied...

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