Craig Z. Small

A skilled trial lawyer, Craig Small has been practicing law since 1995, and in the State of New York and Buffalo, New York since 1998. Craig Small's law firm, Small Law Firm, focuses its attention on representing injured people. Small Law Firm helps with injuries caused by car accidents, nursing home abuse, nursing home pressure or bed sores, fall-downs, biking, boating, and traumatic injuries including brain injuries, paralysis, fractures, and herniated discs. Craig Small has settled significant cases and has won verdicts throughout Western and Central New York. Small Law Firm is a small law firm with many years of experience that helps when faced with challenging legal issues and injuries. Most of all, we care deeply about the people we help and always hard on their behalf. Strong advocacy, communication, and a friendly voice make for a strong attorney/client relationship.

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

J.D.

1989 - 1992

Hamilton College

B.A. (1989) | Government

1985 - 1989

Member

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Current

Member

American Association for Justice

Current

Member

Erie County Bar Association

Current

Using Video As A Demonstrative Exhibit, MicrosoftTeams

January 15, 2022

Erie County Bar Association

TBI shown through use of a powerful video created with surveillance video and brain MRI. Discussion of admissibility with Hon. Catherine Panepinto.

New York State Bar  # 2877868

Member

1998 - Current

New York

New York State Office of Court Administration

ID Number: 2877868

Since 1998

• Free Consultation
• Contingent Fees
  The stanard contingency fee in New York State is 33 1/3%.

Q. My case started in 2016 why is it taking so long

October 7, 2024

A: There could be a number of reasons. First, make sure your attorney filed the proper notice of claim and filed suit timely. There are deadlines for legal malpractice as well. Otherwise, call your attorney and ask why. Unless the case experienced the wrath of covid-delays, a trial, or an unprecedented number of appeals, there really should be no reason the case has not been resolved by now. If your attorney fails to provide a reasonable response, options include consulting another attorney and/or relieving the attorney of representation.

Q. A lady intentionally rammed my car (I have it on video). I am injured, what should I do?

June 9, 2022

A: First, insurance policies do not cover intentional acts. However, that should not stop you from making a claim against the driver. That would also depend on whether you suffered a “serious injury”. Sounds like she has assets if there were a valid disclaimer. Your UM coverage could potentially be triggered if there is no coverage. The police can decide if they want to investigate and prosecute. If her carrier accepts the claim, they will pay the repair of your classic car. Loss of value will not be a measure of dangers