Wittenstein & Wittenstein: Personal Injury Law

Tuesday, 07 December 2010 19:54 Last Updated on Thursday, 20 January 2011 17:12 Written by Wittenstein & Wittenstein Attorneys at Law

Dear Neighbors and Friends,

If you are reading this page, more than likely it is because you or someone you love and care about has suffered at the hands of someone else, someone who you would like to see brought to justice. You have come to the right place. With Wittenstein & Wittenstein, high quality care is our specialty, and righting wrongdoings is our passion. For over fifty years, our firm has acted as advocate for thousands of people who need help to receive the compensation they deserve.

While we deeply regret that you've incurred a loss, we do hope you will contact us at 718-261-8114 if you have any questions about the following:

We know what you're thinking: "But, I hate lawyers."

However, Wittenstein & Wittenstein firmly believes that our personal approach defies the stereotype and gets results. As far as Wittenstein & Wittenstein is concerned, every person who walks through our door or picks up a phone to call deserves individual attention, and it is this attitude toward litigation services that makes working with us the smartest decision you can make in a time of crisis.

Sincerely,

Wittenstein & Wittenstein

Tuesday, 07 December 2010 19:33 Last Updated on Thursday, 06 January 2011 05:25 Written by Wittenstein & Wittenstein Attorneys at Law

WHY CHOOSE A SMALL FIRM LIKE
WITTENSTEIN & WITTENSTEIN?

Simply put, because we care more.

When you go to a giant firm and ask them to represent you, you might do so thinking you will have better odds at a favorable verdict, but the sad truth is that someone like you may get lost in the shuffle. If a firm cares more about numbers than the people behind them, is it really a firm you want representing you at all? Often times these kinds of places won't even take your case because the firm sees you as too unimportant, believing that you aren't worth their time. But Wittenstein & Wittenstein thinks this is kind of inequity is absolutely unacceptable.

Tuesday, 07 December 2010 20:20 Last Updated on Thursday, 06 January 2011 05:50 Written by Wittenstein & Wittenstein Attorneys at Law

AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS

Even though more than six million car crashes happen each year, it still comes as a shock when it happens to you. It is an emotional and overwhelming time, but Wittenstein & Wittenstein is here to help. Below is a checklist of steps to take immediately following an auto accident:

Tuesday, 07 December 2010 19:57 Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 January 2011 23:02 Written by Wittenstein & Wittenstein Attorneys at Law

DO YOU HAVE A CASE?

Let Wittenstein & Wittenstein help you decide

Tuesday, 07 December 2010 21:13 Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 January 2011 23:04 Written by Wittenstein & Wittenstein Attorneys at Law

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: WHEN A DOCTOR MAKES MISTAKES

Undoubtedly, being a doctor is a difficult job. Doctors must go through years of extensive training to have one of the most demanding occupations out there: taking other people's lives very literally in their own hands. Despite the majority of doctors who regard their profession with the utmost seriousness, there is an unfortunate minority of healthcare professionals who are monstrously careless.

New Appellate Court Filings

Court of Appeals New Filings

DIGGINS (ISAAC), PEOPLE v

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April 6, 2012 - April 12, 2012

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1st Dept. App. Div. order of 5/26/11; affirmance; leave to appeal granted by Lippman, Ch.J., 3/30/12; CRIMES - RIGHT TO COUNSEL - EFFECTIVE REPRESENTATION - DEFENSE COUNSEL DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PROCEEDINGS AGAINST AN ABSCONDING DEFENDANT WHO WAS TRIED IN ABSENTIA; Supreme Court, New York County denied defendant's CPL 440.10 motion to vacate a 6/15/04 judgment of the same court; App. Div. affirmed.

FAIR v SMITH

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April 6, 2012 - April 12, 2012

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3rd Dept. App. Div. order of 3/8/12; affirmance; sua sponte examination whether a substantial constitutional question is directly involved; PRISONS AND PRISONERS - FREEDOM OF WORSHIP - PRISONER TOLD THAT HE HAD TO WEAR A COLLARED SHIRT TO COVER THE BEADED NECKLACES WORN AS A PART OF HIS OBSERVANCE OF THE YORUBA/SANTERIA FAITH - CLAIMED VIOLATION OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS; Supreme Court, Ulster County granted defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint; App. Div. affirmed.

HOWARD (MALIK), PEOPLE v

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April 6, 2012 - April 12, 2012

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1st Dept. App. Div. order of 1/12/12; affirmance with dissents; Rule 500.11 review pending; CRIMES - ROBBERY - WHETHER THERE WAS SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE FOR A FIRST DEGREE ROBBERY CHARGE (PENAL LAW § 160.15[4]) WHERE THE "WEAPON" DISPLAYED DURING THE ROBBERY WAS NOT A LOADED, OPERABLE FIREARM - BB OR AIR GUN; AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE; CLAIMED SUGGESTIVE SHOW-UP IDENTIFICATION; EFFECTIVENESS OF DEFENSE COUNSEL; Supreme Court, Bronx County convicted defendant, after a jury trial, of robbery in the first degree, and sentenced him, as a second violent felony offender, to a term of 14 years and 5 years post-release supervision; App. Div. affirmed.

Important Announcement

Wittenstein & Wittenstein, Esq. is proud to announce the relaunch of wittenstein.com, a legal resource site for consumers and parents seeking advice on how to prevent and minimize injuries.