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2007 Spring

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Young Man Settles Industrial Accident for $2 Million

A 28-year-old Buffalo man, who lost his left arm in an industrial accident, was retained by our firm. The worker, who was cleaning a furniture press manufactured in Italy, severed his forearm at the elbow when it became enmeshed in the machine’s moving parts.

Diesel Fume Exposure Linked to Lung Cancer

Our client’s husband died of lung cancer at the age of 61. Originally, the lawsuit proceeded on the theory that the cancer resulted from occupational exposure to asbestos-containing products encountered in the course of the decedent’s work as a brakeman, switchman, conductor or fireman.

Children Continue to be at Risk for Lead Posioning

Childhood lead poisoning continues to be a serious public health problem, especially in the inner cities of Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, and has received increasing publicity.

Lipsitz & Ponterio Help Lead-Poisoned Children

We dedicate much of our time to representing children who have been injured by lead poisoning.

Protecting the Attorney-Client Privilege

Embedded within our legal system is the attorney-client privilege which protects your right to talk to a lawyer about the facts of your case in order to obtain professional assistance.

After 8 Years, Widow of Coke Oven Worker May See Award

Our client’s husband, who was diagnosed with lung cancer, was screened for asbestos disease by an out-of-town law firm in 1999.

Asbestos Exposure Through Drywall Work

When most people think of asbestos exposure, they think of tradesmen exposed to such materials as pipe insulation and raw asbestos fiber.

Bernadette B. Tutuska Fought for Asbestos Victims

The Tutuskas traveled to Washington, D.C., in April 2004 and lobbied against a Senate bill that would have established a national trust fund and eliminated asbestos lawsuits, releasing corporations from any further responsibility.

Asbestos Bankruptcy Update

As part of representation of clients occupationally exposed to asbestos, we file claims against bankrupt asbestos companies.

Holding Center Lawsuit

We represent a resident of Erie County who is suing several officers and staff members of the Erie County Holding Center for a lack of attention to his medical needs, which left him in a diabetic coma for three days.

Allergic Contact Dermatitis

We represent a Buffalo man in his early 40s who is completely disabled as a result of having contracted chronic allergic contact dermatitis at work.

Erie and Monroe Counties Benefit from HUD Grant Programs for Lead Poisoning Prevention Activities

The Erie County Department of Health is operating a LEADSAFE program funded by two grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development totaling $3.7 million.

Durez Death Toll Continues to Climb

Our firm proudly represents the families of approximately 200 former and retired workers from Durez Plastics in North Tonawanda, New York.

Who Should Draft a Will?

Drafting a Will involves legal knowledge and the making of decisions requiring the experienced professional judgment of an attorney.

Welcome Aboard!

We would like to welcome seven new staff members to our office this year.