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(CNN)Medtronic has recalled some of its insulin pumps after injuries and one death were reported due to the device malfunctioning, according to a US Food and Drug Administration announcement on February 12, 2020.  The FDA identified it as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Insulin pumps are small devices that can deliver insulin and help diabetes patients reach desired blood glucose levels as part of their management of the disease.  Medtronic has [...]

Tim Higgins was a presenter for the New York State Bar Association at the Construction Site Accident Claims & Litigation Program - December 2019 Mr. Higgins presented “The Effect and Interplay of Workers’ Compensation” in construction accident cases. If you have a construction site personal injury claim it is highly likely that you will also have a workers’ compensation claim.  Lemire & Higgins will handle both these matters in sync to maximize your [...]

We are proud to announce that once again the following attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers Upstate New York in their primary practice areas:  Timothy Higgins – Personal Injury and Christopher Lemire – Workers’ Compensation. Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers list recognizes no more than five percent of attorneys in each state who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW UPDATE 2019 | ALB | LIVE & WEBCAST   Workers' Compensation Law Update 2019 What Every Lawyer Should Know This program provided an overview of the fundamental concepts and issues faced in all workers’ compensation cases, together with seasoned faculty giving an in-depth treatment of several of the more complex issues frequently encountered by practitioners.  New and experienced attorneys attended this practical program in [...]