by Lisa Coppola | Nov 11, 2019 | Litigation, Personal Injury
We’re in for the first significant snow and ice of the season over the next 24 hours, so it’s useful to consider how to avoid a fender bender or a more serious accident. Follow these well-known – but sometimes forgotten – tips, and if luck...
by Lisa Coppola | Aug 14, 2019 | Litigation, Personal Injury
The New York Child Victims Act allows victims of child sex abuse to file a civil suit any time before their 55th birthday. Previously these claims expired on the victim’s 23rd birthday. The Act also creates a limited one-year window during which adult survivors whose...
by Lisa Coppola | Feb 15, 2019 | Personal Injury
The Child Victims Act was signed into law in New York State on February 14, 2019. Here’s what you should know: The law extends the statute of limitations for sexual abuse cases in which the victim was less than 18 years old. The old law barred the victim’s...
by Lisa Coppola | Oct 1, 2018 | Business, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Litigation, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
The Coppola Firm proudly announces that Melissa Paull Goldberg, Esq. has joined the Firm in an of counsel role. Melissa concentrates her practice in business transactions, and we’re delighted to have her on board to help our clients! The Coppola Firm’s...
by Lisa Coppola | Apr 11, 2018 | Litigation, Personal Injury
Recently, the New York Court of Appeals held that a plaintiff seeking partial summary judgement on liability in a personal injury, injury to property, or wrongful death action doesn’t have the burden of proving that she’s entirely free from fault. Before...
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