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At Carner & DeVita, we are passionate about providing updates and keeping our community informed on news and law regulations related to personal injuries in around Long Island.

15 Sep 2011

Louisiana Court Finds Limitations on Citizens’ Rights to Recover for Damages Unconstitutional

Despite the never-ending assault by corporate special-interests on the rights of injured individuals, the Court system in our country is often the last vanguard of protection that the average citizen has for seeking remedy when they are injured.  For example,  Louisiana’s

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06 Aug 2011

“Eduring power of being a well-placed friend” in Washington D.C.

Further confirmation in the New York Times that our elected officials are too often uncomfortably cozy with special interest groups that are not necessarily motivated by the “greater public good.”  This phenomenon crosses geographic and party lines.  Congressman Pomeroy (until January, 2011) from North Dakota is a

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13 Jul 2011

Jury System Still the Best Way to Preserve Rights, Justice

Despite the storm of controversy dominating the headlines in recent weeks, Ms. Lithwick puts it all into perspective.  The jury system is still a proper, effective means of protecting our rights, seeking justice and addressing wrongs: http://www.slate.com/id/2299039/?GT1=38001

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01 Jul 2011

Our Legal System and Protecting Consumers

Words of wisdom from  Todd A. Smith, President of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America:  Limiting the rights of individuals and juries does not achieve justice or improve our legal system. It never has. It never will. Please read

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08 Jun 2011

New York Car Accident Claims: Helpful Tips from State Insurance Department

We always want to avoid being in an auto accident, but if you are, this information provided by the New York State Insurance Department may prove helpful.  The State offers some tips for what to do at the scene of an accident,

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