Areas of Practice pages for Welch & Smith
Central New York Criminal Law Attorneys Driving while Intoxicated, or DWI, is a dangerous but common violation of New York law that prohibits drivers from operating vehicles if they are drunk. The state considers a driver too impaired to drive safely if…
Central New York Premises Liability Attorneys Premises liability is the area of law related to the concept that the owner of a property, whether business or residential, is responsible for making sure that their property is safe. Failure to do so is usually…
Central New York Product Liability Attorneys Given the safeguards imposed by government regulatory agencies and the competition for loyal customers and repeat business, consumers today shouldn't have to worry about getting anything but the safest products and consumer goods. Yet, people…
Central New York Slip & Fall Attorneys A slip and fall accident usually leads to a personal injury that's sustained when an individual trips or slips, then hits the ground. This may occur on an uneven floor surface, wrinkled or loose…
Central New York Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys Many of us experience a role reversal later in life when an aging parent's decreased mental faculties or physical limitations necessitate our taking care of the people who spent our entire lives protecting us. If the assistance our…
Central New York Wrongful Death Attorneys Wrongful death refers to a lawsuit filed by family members of someone who died as a result of another's negligent acts. The objective is to compensate members of the family for their emotional and financial loss. A…
Central New York Social Security Disability Social Security offers benefits to qualified individuals who are not capable of working any more. To be eligible for these benefits, you should submit medical evidence of a disabling state or condition that has…
Central New York Workers’ Compensation Attorneys The New York workers' compensation system offers benefits to workers after they experience a job-related injury. It's a no-fault method. It doesn't matter what caused an injury, a worker is qualified for benefits, such as the following: Replacement…
Central New York Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Motorcycle enthusiasts often cite the excitement of open-air travel as a major reason for riding a two-wheeler. But that same freedom is also why motorcycle accidents are 30 times more likely than auto accidents to…
