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2001 Fall

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Child Awarded Settlement in Lead Disease Lawsuit

Our client’s child, age two, of Buffalo, New York, was exposed to high levels of lead dust in his bedroom due to negligent work done by outside contractors removing lead paint.

Firm Announces New Partners

As we approach the sixth anniversary of the founding of our firm, we are mindful of the importance of recognizing hard work and maturity of judgment. It is with this in mind that we are proud to announce our new partners.

Changing Times in Asbestos Litigation

There are now tens of thousands of lawsuits pending in state and federal courts against a relatively small number of former manufacturers and producers of asbestos products.

Local Asbestos Contractor Responsible for Niagara County Worker's Death

Recently, attorneys at Lipsitz & Ponterio uncovered internal correspondence from 1960 revealing that a prominent local seller and installer of asbestos knew that asbestos dust caused death in exposed workers yet failed to warn its own employees and customers.

Medical Malpractice Young Woman Receives Award for Radiation Exposure

Our office represented a young woman in a medical malpractice case against a physician who administered radiation treatments following surgery for cancer.

Update on Construction Worker Cases

The insurance industry and construction companies have combined together to weaken or eliminate your legal protections under Labor Law Section 240.

Protect Your Family: Be Sure You Have an Up-to-date Will, Health Care Proxy, and Power of Attorney

Making a will, health care proxy, and power of attorney is one of the wisest investments of your life and after.

Claims for Occupational Disease and Death

If your spouse or parent dies of a disease caused by toxic exposure at work, including lung disease and cancer, you are entitled to file a claim for death benefits under the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law, provided that your claim is filed within two years of the date of death.