Criminal Law

• Wrongful Death
  If someone you love has been killed because of a careless, reckless, dangerous, or otherwise negligent act on the part of another person, you are probably experiencing a flood of emotions—grief, pain, frustration, and anger. Many newly bereaved families find that they just don’t have the heart or the energy to undertake the various steps involved in filing a claim for wrongful death. This is where a compassionate and experienced Elmira wrongful death attorney can step in to ease the burden, giving you and your family the time you need to work through the grieving process. Nothing can return your loved one to you, but you can hold the person who caused the wrongful death accountable for the damage that you and your family have suffered.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
• Property Damage
  We understand that an auto accident can be physically and emotionally draining, financially stressful, and sometimes complex with all of the insurance issues that have to be attended to at the outset of a claim. We can help guide you through the process of collecting no-fault wage and medical benefits, prescriptions for your ongoing health care, as well as compensation for your pain and suffering. Our lawyers can assist you with any personal property damage claim, car rental, towing, and repair issues. We will notify all relevant insurance carriers so you don’t have to deal with them directly. Our office will advise you on how best to complete accident and no-fault forms and reports. We are here to help you and we will protect your claim. Call today!

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  If you have suffered a serious injury, you may be wondering how you’re going to pay your bills or take care of your family instead of focusing on getting better. Unfortunately, the reality is that you need medical treatment and compensation or you may never be able to rebuild your life. At Proudfoot Law, our Ithaca personal injury attorney helps our clients get the compensation they need to make a full recovery.
• Medical Malpractice
  When you receive treatment from a hospital or doctor, you expect that you will be cared for in a professional and competent manner. You place your health, and often your life, in the hands of others. In the majority of cases, medical professionals are fully qualified, experienced, and provide excellent treatment. However, even the most experienced professionals sometimes make mistakes that result in serious injury or even death. This may be medical malpractice. Medical malpractice is a form of negligence where an injury results from the failure of a professional or medical facility to exercise care, skills, or diligence in performing a duty. At Proudfoot Law Firm, we have experience handling medical malpractice cases, both in and out of court. We have received favorable jury verdicts and settlements against both hospitals and physicians.
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites
  John Trice has been with the Proudfoot Law Firm since January, 2008.  John has decades of trial experience and, since leaving his post as the District Attorney for Chemung County, has focused his professional efforts on the representation of personal injury accident victims. John’s practice areas include pedestrian and motor vehicle accidents, slip, trip and fall accidents, dog bites and attacks, product liability actions, and workers’ compensation claims.
• Slip and Fall Injury
  Depending on the circumstances, slip and fall injuries can result in serious injuries that require extensive medical treatment. Some of the more common injuries that can result are as follows...