The Coppola Firm Announces 2 Super Lawyers
Coppola Firm founder, Lisa A. Coppola, Esq., was named a Super Lawyer for personal injury work and was ranked among the Top 25 female attorneys in Upstate New York in the 2020 Super Lawyers rankings. She has been named a Super Lawyer every year for at least the past...
Torts? A Personal Injury, Not a Cake
If you’re like most people, when you hear the world “torte” you think of the many varieties of wonderfully delicious cakes. In the legal field, though, “torts” are something completely different. A tort is a civil wrong, different than criminal liability, that causes...
Nursing Home Negligence
We place our elderly loved ones in nursing homes with the assumption that they can be better taken care of there. Unfortunately, elder abuse and neglect is all too common in the United States. The National Center on Elder Abuse has found that around 95% of nursing...
Why Are There So Many Accidents in the Summertime?
Living in Western New York, you may imagine that wintertime would hold the record for the most number of car accidents. You might think that ice-covered roads, excessive wind, and cars covered in snow not properly cleared off would result in more accidents. While...
See Your Doctor Following an Accident and Follow All Instructions
If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident, going to the doctor should be one of the first things you do. Even if you think you’re okay or your injuries are minor, symptoms can take a while to surface. A doctor can best assess the full extent of your injuries....
It’s All Fun and Games – Until It’s Not
There’s a risk of injury in all sports, but contact sports like football, hockey, wrestling, and boxing carry the greatest risk. Other sports like baseball, cheerleading, and equestrian events also carry a moderately-high risk of injury.
Medical Series: Episode 3
In this episode of our medical series, Jennifer Scharf, Esq. talks about independent medical examinations (IMEs) in the personal injury process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeGIaa2wugg
Keep Calm and Ignore That Bad Driver
Road Rage. If you’ve been on the highway during rush hour or been cut off attempting to merge, you probably know the feeling. Most people have experienced some form of road rage, whether personally during a morning commute or vicariously while riding as a passenger....
Medical Series: Episode 2
Join our partner Jennifer Scharf, Esq. as she continues to share her insights. In this short video, she discusses back injuries and the interplay between physicians and attorneys. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIqsxwzlLWQ
Navigating Boat Safety
New York State is a beautiful place to enjoy all forms of watercraft. With fun, though, comes danger. Our attorneys have compiled some important tips to help stay safe while enjoying your summer on the water. First, life jackets are essential. They're required to be...
Medical Series: Episode 1
For our clients and friends who've suffered an injury due to someone else's carelessness, we think this is a good reminder. Lawyers truly are not doctors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtdS3Uf7vqw
Car Accidents & Cell Phone Use
Distracted drivers who use cell phones are a growing threat on the road. With the end of July, we've just completed National Cell Phone Courtesy Month, so our personal injury team wanted to share a perspective on using cell phones while driving. Whether you’re reading...
Liability For Child Injuries Caused By Enticing Dangers (Pools, Heavy Machinery, Animals & More)
Is there liability when a child trespasses on someone else's property and then is injured? It depends. Our lawyers explore New York’s attractive nuisance doctrine in this post. It may be more common than you think that children are injured while exploring places they...
Top Four Tips To Stay Safe While Biking
It’s been a beautiful summer for biking here in Western New York. With the recent pandemic-related shut-downs we’ve seen more bikes on the road than usual. This inspired our team to put together a list of 4 important safety tips to avoid a bicycle-related injuries. 1....
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