Section 3420 of the New York Insurance Law, which sets forth requirements for liability insurance policies issued in New York State, was amended recently in two important ways that will help injury victims. Liability insurance policies, including automobile and homeowner’s insurance policies, typically require that the negligent party inform his or her insurance company of any possible claims within a particular period of time. These notice provisions are designed to ensure that the company has an opportunity to investigate claims right away, while witnesses can still be located and evidence has not been lost or destroyed. More…

On September 27, 2008 Faraci Lange partner Brian M. Zorn was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers at the organization’s annual meeting in Toronto, Ontario. Brian joins his partners Angelo G. Faraci and Stephen G. Schwarz as Fellows in the College. Also at the College’s annual meeting was United States Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr., who was inducted as an Honorary Fellow of the College, joining all of the other justices of the United States Supreme Court and judges of Canada’s highest court. In addition, at the meeting Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals, Judith S. Kaye, already a Fellow in the College, received the Samuel E. Gates Award for her outstanding contributions to the profession during her long and distinguished judicial career. More…

New York Public Health Law §2801-d provides a statutory remedy to nursing home patients for injuries suffered as a result of the deprivation of certain rights or benefits granted by contract, or by applicable federal and state law. The statute mandates an award of compensatory damages of no less than twenty-five percent of the nursing facility’s daily rate for each day the patient’s injury exists. In addition, it provides for punitive damages and attorneys’ fees in appropriate circumstances.

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The Rochester, New York law firm of Faraci Lange, LLP was recognized in the 2008 Upstate New York addition of Super Lawyers with five of its attorneys listed in this prestigious publication. Founders Angelo G. Faraci and Paul K. Lange were both listed in the personal injury section, while Joseph A. Regan, Brian M. Zorn and Stephen G. Schwarz were listed in the medical malpractice section. Faraci was also listed as one of the ten lawyers receiving the highest point totals (inclusive of all legal specialties) and Schwarz was listed as being in the top 50 for Upstate New York.

According to the Super Lawyers publication, only 5% of the lawyers in New York State are named to this list, which recognizes attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection is made after a rigorous process that includes peer review and nomination, as well as extensive background checks and research into each prospective candidate. More…

Being involved in a serious motor vehicle accident is for most people one of the most traumatic experiences in their lives. Obviously, of first importance is taking care of any physical injuries you or your family members have suffered in the accident.

But once the initial injuries have been addressed, it is important to understand your rights, duties, and responsibilities under New York law because failure to do so could result in the loss of benefits under your insurance policy that you have paid premiums for and are entitled to receive. There is another document on this website that outlines in detail the New York No-Fault law; this article details the steps you need to take to protect yourself and your family. 

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