Criminal Law

• Wrongful Death
  Cities, towns, and villages in the State of New York can be held responsible for your injuries or a loved one’s wrongful death if governmental negligence can be established. Our personal injury attorneys can help White Plains residents bring these claims. Liability could result from a government employee’s negligent acts in failing to maintain a building, sidewalk, or road. It may be possible to hold the government responsible for police misconduct or medical malpractice at a government hospital too. Sometimes a municipality can be held liable for a government employee’s negligence while driving. Appeals
• White Collar Crimes
  Carlos M. Calderon, a native of Puerto Rico, has been litigating matters for plaintiffs as well as defendants since 1995. A graduate of the University of Puerto Rico, his native language is Spanish, which has helped him develop a very diverse clientele over the years. He graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1990 and worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Bronx County until 1995, specializing in white collar crime, arson, and corruption cases.
• Assault
• Homicide
  Bob has over 30 years of experience in the courtroom. His career has been primarily in the personal injury area, although he has handled commercial cases as well. Before coming to CGM, Bob was an Assistant District Attorney in the Homicide Bureau of the Bronx County District Attorney's Office. Later, he served as a Special Counsel to the New York Stock Exchange.
• Arson

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  In today's world, there is no such thing as a simple transportation accident case. Besides the actual facts of the case and the law which pertains to the facts, there are many other issues which a savvy plaintiff's attorney must be aware of in order to adequately represent the client. Such issues include the extent of primary, excess and umbrella insurance coverages; claims for reimbursement by medical providers, workers compensation carriers and governmental agencies which have paid medical and other expenses to the injured person; limitations on the liability of certain categories of defendants which have been created by statute; and judgments that by law are paid out periodically over years rather than a lump sum, to name a few. CGM attorneys have the experience and expertise necessary to guide the client and the case through these and other complexities so that the recovery is maximized and the best interests of the client are served.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  Motorcycle riders are not covered under the no-fault law. A motorcyclist who is injured by another driver can sue that driver for damages, including economic and noneconomic losses. Common injuries include road rash, spinal cord damage, head injuries, arm injuries, leg injuries, and bone fractures. If a motorcycle accident lawsuit is successful, an injured rider can be awarded compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages, among other damages. Premises Liability

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Most personal injury lawsuits are brought under a theory of negligence. This means that the plaintiff must show that the defendant owed a duty of care, the defendant did not act with the appropriate care, and the plaintiff was injured as a result. Often, a person or business that you try to hold responsible in a personal injury case may argue that you were partly to blame for the accident that gave rise to your claim. New York is a pure comparative negligence state, which means that the amount of compensation that you are entitled to receive will be reduced by any amount equal to your percentage of fault for the accident. This is an important reason to hire a personal injury attorney in the White Plains area to advocate for you so that you receive all of the money that you are due.
• Medical Malpractice
  Sometimes doctors and nurses fail to adhere to the appropriate standards of care in their profession. They may fail to promptly and accurately diagnose a patient, they may make a serious mistake during surgery, or they may administer the wrong medication. If a doctor makes an egregious error, a patient can bring a medical malpractice lawsuit against them. This probably will involve retaining an expert witness to show how the defendant deviated from the standard of care. At our firm, we are experienced in bringing these complex cases and holding health care professionals accountable for their negligence. Municipal Negligence
• Auto Accidents