Resource Links
Zeccola and Selinger, LLC understands it is important for many clients to be well-informed about legal issues. These agencies and associations may provide helpful information.
NYSTLA - New York State Trial Lawyers Association
New York State Physician Profile - On this site you will find profiles for all licensed doctors of medicine and doctors of osteopathy who are registered to practice medicine in New York State.
Environmental Protection Agency - This site offers information on pesticides and other toxic substances.
OSHA - This site is a good source of information for job-related health and safety issues.
CCRB - The New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) is an independent and non-police mayoral agency. It is empowered to receive, investigate, hear, make findings, and recommend action on complaints against New York City police officers which allege the use of excessive or unnecessary force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, or the use of offensive language.
Frequently Asked Querstions
- How does my lawyer get paid?
The attorney gets a portion of the money collected for you in the settlement. We only get paid when you win your case. We usually charge one-third (33 1/3%) of the settlement or judgment.
- How much is my case worth?
It is very difficult to predict the outcome of any case. Many factors can affect the value of your case. Usually your attorney can give you a general idea of the value of your case based on prior similar results.
- Can I change my lawyer?
It is your legal right to change lawyers.
- I was in an accident but it was partially my fault can I still sue?
Absolutely, very rarely is a negligence case 100% fault of any one party. New York is a comparative negligence state. Meaning, you can still recover in a case where you were partially at fault.
- How long is the legal process?
Our cases are concluded in truly manner. We do not take shortcuts, and most cases are concluded within two years from the date they started.
- How do I know if I have a medical malpractice case?
A bad medical result doesn’t necessarily mean you have experienced malpractice. Even with the best of care, things can go wrong. Generally, to win a medical malpractice case, you must have expert medical testimony that no reasonable health care provider would have done what yours did.
Reasonableness is generally determined by looking at what is reasonable care in view of the: Available knowledge; Geographic location where care occurred; State of medical practices at the time of the illness or injury. You must also prove through expert testimony that the negligence of your health care provider was a cause of injury or death. A doctor can be negligent, for example, and still not be liable, if the injury or death was caused by some other factor.
- What should I do in case of personal injury sustained at work place?
Immediately following an injury on the job, the accident should be reported to someone in a position of authority such as the leadsman, foreman, supervisor etc. Failure or delay in reporting the injury may result in a denial of worker’s compensation benefits. A late-reported claim may delay benefits until the insurance company has had an opportunity to investigate the matter. Within one working day of knowledge of the injury, the employer shall provide a claim form to the employee who is then required to file it with the employer. The form, which is known as a “DWC-1 FORM,” must include information on administrative assistance available and on procedures to commence proceedings. This procedure is a change from the previous rule. Now, the employee must fill out a specific claim form when injured. Therefore, a verbal report of injury is no longer all that must be done.
- I was involved in an automobile accident and have been out of work since February 2004. Who will pay for my loss wages from work?
In New York State, you can recover under the “no-fault” laws for lost of wages as a result of an automobile accident. However, to bring suit against the other driver you must meet the threshold requirement of having sustained a “serious injury”. Because it appears that you have been out of work for at least ninety days or more, you would qualify as having suffered a serious injury. You should consult with a lawyer and how on commence an action.
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