Ziff Law Firm

Medical Malpractice With over 70 years of experience in the Court Rooms of the Twin Tiers, Ziff Law Firm’s skilled legal team will fight hard for the money you deserve. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a doctor, nurse, nursing home, hospital or other medical service provider, the highly experienced medical malpractice attorneys at the Ziff Law Firm are ready to help.  We have a results-driven process that begins the moment you contact us. From carefully reviewing medical records, to in-depth conversations, to answering any questions, we will determine if there is a strong basis for seeking recovery for your injuries and financial damages. There is no charge for our initial case review. Medical malpractice cases are complex and can take years to resolve. Our team prides itself on open communication with our clients. We will guide you through the stress and confusion that follows an injury due to medical negligence. We always respond quickly to clients’ questions and keep them updated on the progress of their cases.

Motorcycle Crashes With over 70 years of experience in the Court Rooms of the Twin Tiers, Ziff Law Firm’s skilled legal team will fight hard for the money you deserve. There is no charge for initial motorcycle accident case review New York and Pennsylvania motorcycle laws are complex and the rules are very different than what most people expect. We can expertly guide you through this complicated maze to make sure you get fully compensated for your injuries and damages.

Car & Truck Crashes With over 70 years of experience in the Court Rooms of the Twin Tiers, Ziff Law Firm’s skilled legal team will fight hard for the money you deserve. When a Collision Upends Your Recovery Timeline Car & Truck Crashes in Waverly for clients facing mounting medical bills and disputed liability claims Ziff Law Firm represents people injured in car and truck crashes throughout Waverly, helping clients recover compensation when another driver's negligence leaves them with injuries, lost income, and vehicles in need of repair. You may be dealing with an insurance adjuster who minimizes your injury, a police report that omits key facts, or medical expenses that exceed the at-fault driver's policy limits. The firm's attorneys handle collision cases involving passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, pedestrians struck in crosswalks, and multi-vehicle accidents where fault is contested. This work involves gathering crash scene evidence, obtaining traffic camera footage, interviewing witnesses, reviewing medical records to link injuries to the collision, and negotiating with insurers who may deny coverage or offer settlements that fall short of actual damages. In crashes involving commercial trucks, the firm examines logbooks, maintenance records, and hours-of-service violations to identify liable parties beyond the driver, including trucking companies and equipment lessors.  If you were injured in a collision and need legal representation, the firm offers an initial case review at no charge to assess liability and the scope of recoverable damages. Building a Record That Accounts for Long-Term Injury Costs When you retain the firm, attorneys begin by reconstructing the crash using photos, skid marks, vehicle damage assessments, and witness statements to establish fault. They consult with accident reconstruction experts when the sequence of events is disputed, and review your medical records to document injuries such as fractures, soft tissue damage, traumatic brain injury, or spinal cord involvement that may require ongoing treatment or result in permanent impairment.  After the case is settled or resolved through trial, you will see a final accounting of all damages recovered, including past and future medical expenses, lost wages, diminished earning capacity if you cannot return to your previous work, and compensation for pain and suffering. Ziff Law Firm pursues full recovery based on the documented impact of the collision, not the adjuster's initial valuation. The firm handles cases on a contingency basis, meaning legal fees are paid from the recovery, not upfront. If liability is clear but the insurer disputes the severity of your injuries, the firm will retain medical experts to testify about causation and prognosis. Cases involving serious injuries or commercial vehicles often take months to resolve, particularly when multiple parties share fault or when the defendant's insurer challenges the extent of non-economic damages.