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We have a new construction accident case in which our client broke his back when the scaffold he was working on collapsed on Town owned property just outside Syracuse.
He fell twenty feet to the ground, pulverizing several bones in his spine. He was a dedicated employee, and didnt even consider talking to a lawyer in hopes that his back would get better, And by the way, due to good lawyering and a bit of and that he could return to work. luck, we were able to convince a Judge in Syracuse
He realized after six months that it was impossible for him to return to work as he was permanently and completely disabled, so he came to see us, that the man should be given an exception to the strict ninety day rule, so his case is proceeding forward. Stay tuned.
Take it to Trial
Kevin has an unbelievable trial winning streak going, having obtained not guilty verdicts on eight straight criminal jury trials! As impressive as that accomplishment is, the decision to go to trial on a criminal case carries immense risks. For example, in Kevins latest case, our client had been offered a plea deal of 1-3 years in state prison, so if
Take the advice you pay for, even if it means swallowing some tough medicine.
he had been found guilty at trial, he would almost certainly have received a longer prison sentence. While theoretically courts are not supposed to punish a defendant more harshly for exercising his/her constitutional right to a jury trial, more often than not that exact thing happens.
So, what to do? Take it to trial or not? For starters, make sure you have a great lawyer. Yes, it stinks having to pay a lawyer a ton of money, but nowhere is the old expression more true than in hiring a lawyer- you get what you pay for. Next, LISTEN to your lawyer! Take the advice you pay for, even if it means swallowing some tough medicine. And lastly, remember every case is different- make your decision with your lawyer, about taking it to trial, on the facts of your case, not what happened in Uncle Billybobs trial.
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