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What areas of law does Cinelli & Adoff LLP specialize in?
Cinelli & Adoff LLP specializes in various areas of law, including:
- Vaccine Law: Representing clients who may have suffered injuries or adverse reactions from receiving a flu shot, tetanus shot, or other vaccination.
- Personal Injury: Handling cases involving motor vehicle accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, slip or trip and fall accidents, and wrongful death.
- Real Estate: Assisting with all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions.
- Products Liability: Representing clients injured by defective products.
- Premises Liability: Handling cases involving injuries on another’s property.
- Construction Accidents: Advocating for individuals injured on construction sites or performing construction related activities.
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Where is Cinelli & Adoff LLP located?
Our office is located at: 737 Main Street, Suite 100
Buffalo, New York 14203
Phone: 716-815-4722
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How can I schedule a consultation?
You can schedule a free consultation by calling us at 716-815-4722 or filling out the contact form on our website. A member of our team will promptly respond to discuss your case and how we may assist you.
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What should I do if I’ve been injured in an accident?
If you’ve been injured in an accident, it’s important to seek medical attention immediately. Document the incident and your injuries as thoroughly as possible. Then, contact our office to discuss your case and explore your legal options.
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Do you handle real estate transactions?
Yes, we assist clients with both residential and commercial real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, and refinancing. Our team ensures that all aspects of the transaction are handled efficiently and in your best interest.
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What are your business hours?
Our business hours are:
- Monday to Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
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How does your firm charge for services?
Our fee structure depends on the type of case. For personal injury cases we often work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay unless we recover compensation for you. For vaccine injuries, the Program pays for reasonable attorneys’ costs and fees separately from any compensation award. Therefore, unlike a regular personal injury case, the attorneys are not paid a percentage of your recovery. In addition, our firm, as a service to our clients, covers the up-front costs of litigating the case such as filing fees, expert witness fees, costs to obtain medical records, travel expenses, etc. This means that you pay nothing to be represented by an experienced persona injury and vaccine injury lawyer. For other services, such as real estate transactions, we offer competitive rates. Please contact us to discuss the specifics of your case.
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Are your attorneys recognized for their work?
Yes, our attorneys have been named to Super Lawyers’ New York State Rising Stars List, New York State Super Lawyers List, and have been recognized by publications such as U.S. News and World Report for excellence in the practice of law.
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How can I stay updated with legal news and insights from your firm?
You can visit our blog, where we share articles and updates on various legal topics, including vaccine law and personal injury cases.
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What is the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP)?
The NVICP is a federal program established to compensate individuals who have been injured by certain vaccines. It serves as an alternative to traditional legal proceedings, allowing claimants to seek compensation without the need to prove negligence.
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Do I need a lawyer to file a claim with the NVICP?
While it’s not mandatory to have legal representation when filing a claim with the NVICP (unless the claimant is a minor or legally incapacitated), it is strongly recommended. The process can be complex, involving intricate legal and medical issues. Importantly, hiring a vaccine injury attorney comes at no cost to you, as the NVICP covers all legal fees and costs.
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What types of vaccine injuries are eligible for compensation?
The NVICP covers a range of vaccine-related injuries, including but not limited to:
- Shoulder Injuries Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
- Anaphylaxis
- Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Brachial Neuritis
- Transverse Myelitis
- Encephalopathy or encephalitis
- Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
- For a comprehensive list and more details, please visit our Vaccine Injuries page.
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How long do I have to file a vaccine injury claim?
Generally, you must file a claim with the NVICP within three years from the date of the first symptom or manifestation of the injury. In order to be safe, our firm generally recommends filing a petition within 3 years of the date the vaccine was administered. If the injury resulted in death, the claim must be filed within two years of the death and within four years of the date of the first symptom or manifestation of the injury that caused the death.
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What are some examples of medical diagnoses that result from a SIRVA injury?
Some common medical diagnoses that can result from a SIRVA injury include adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), bursitis, tendinitis/tendinopathy, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Glenohumeral Joint Synovitis, and a rotator cuff tear or injury.
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Can I file a claim if I live outside of Buffalo, NY?
Yes, vaccine injury claims are filed with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C., and are not location-dependent. Our firm can represent clients nationwide and will travel to you for any necessary hearings or meetings.