Archive for the ‘Personal Injury’ Category

The Importance of Our Right to Trial by Jury

Published March 23rd, 2010. By C. Reid Bierer of Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith, PLLC

A “Jury” is defined as “A group of persons selected according to law and given the power to decide questions of fact and return a verdict in the case submitted to them.” Black’s Law Dictionary (8th ed. 2004). …

But I Don’t Want to Go to Court…

Published March 17th, 2010. By Michael S. Smith of Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith, PLLC

Thru the years, we have frequently had clients express concern about “going to court.”  This reaction is natural, since many of our clients have never had any interaction with the justice system.  On television, “court” looks like a very scary…

Injuries on the Water

Published February 1st, 2010. By Glenn E. Siegel of Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith, PLLC

Passengers on a private recreational boat may be able to recover damages as the result of the boat operator’s negligence, just as an injured passenger of a motor vehicle may seek to recover damages against a negligent driver of a…

Motorcycle Safety, Injury Prevention and the Law

Published January 25th, 2010. By Joseph B. Landy of Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith, PLLC

Motorcycles are a common source of transportation – both for recreation as well as for a source of primary transportation. There is no doubt the popularity of the motorcycles continues to escalate. In fact, according to the American Automobile Association…

How Do I Know If I Need a Personal Injury Attorney?

Published December 15th, 2009. By Glenn E. Siegel of Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith, PLLC

No one anticipates being injured as a result of someone else’s negligence; however, if this occurs to you or someone you know, many questions arise. One of the first and most important questions may be, “Do I need a personal…

Drunk Drivers – Terrors on Our Highways

Published December 1st, 2009. By Michael S. Smith of Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith, PLLC

Every week we counsel clients who have had their lives turned upside down by the acts of a drunk driver. Nearly half of all fatal motor vehicle collisions involve alcohol – an amazing statistic.  In addition to fatalities, many of…

Bodily Injury Coverage – Why You Need It

Published September 21st, 2009. By Daniel Lustig of Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith, PLLC

An automobile may mean different things to different people. It may be a luxury item, a work necessity, or a source of freedom to travel. Quite often, an automobile is one of the most expensive purchases a consumer will ever…

When Man’s Best Friend Becomes His Enemy

Published August 3rd, 2009. By Chad C. Hastings of Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith, PLLC

By far dogs are one of the most cherished household pets and they are common in every community. Dogs are animals that not only bring joy to the lives of many, but they serve our community through police services and…

I’ve Been Injured. How Do I Choose a Lawyer?

Published August 3rd, 2009. By Heidi S. Reiff of Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith, PLLC

Unfortunately, people are hurt every day in automobile accidents. If you are hurt because of someone else’s negligence, you should speak with an attorney about your rights. But how do you know if you are choosing the right or best…

Elements of a Personal Injury Case

Published June 19th, 2009. By Gary S. Lesser of Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith, PLLC

The elements of a personal injury case, a strong one for that matter, are liability, damages, and collectability. If one of these three items are missing from the case than it more than likely won’t win in a court of…

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