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• Construction Site Falls

  Joe Stanley | October 17, 2007 12:05 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  As The weather worsens construction site become more dangerous. Ice ,water,mud, and snow can make work difficult. The owner of a work site must take reasonable precautions to make a job safe. If a dangerous condition exists make a record of your concerns. If you get hurt document the conditions and the cause of your fall. New York Law gives special protections to those hurt on a construction...

• Motorcycle and ATV Safety

  Joe Stanley | October 17, 2007 12:03 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Wearing a helmet is good advice whenever you operate a motorcycle ,ATV, or bicycle. A recent accident shows what happens if you do not. The benefits of wearing safety equipment are always more obvious after the accident. Remember to be safe when you start out.For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

• Car Accidents - Syracuse - Intersections

  Rob Quattrocci | October 13, 2007 10:28 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  One of the most common factual situations I see in practice involving car accidents involves motorists pulling out from stop signs into the path of other motorists. I would have to assume that the majority of these accidents could be prevented if we came to a complete stop and took a complete look of oncoming traffic.Last night another such accident occurred in Pompey causing serious injuries. ...

• Car Accidents - Syracuse - Intersections(2)

  Rob Quattrocci | October 13, 2007 10:28 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

• Car Accident - Thruway - Syracuse

  Rob Quattrocci | October 13, 2007 10:23 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  It appears that several serious car accidents occurred last night with the most serious having taken place on the Thruway. It appears that a car crossed the median and struck another vehicle head-on. Tragically, it appears that a six year old child was in one of the cars and was serious injuries. In addition, it appears that the child lost a parent in that crash. In New York the wrongful...

• Workers Compensation - Construction Accidents

  Rob Quattrocci | October 12, 2007 10:32 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  If you have ever been injured during your employment you are aware of how frustrating Workers Compensation can be as it takes hearing after hearing to get anything accomplished. However, depending on the particular facts of your case, you may also have a personal injury claim against a responsible third-party. This arises most often in slip and falls where someone other than your employer is...

• Car Accidents - Utica, Rome, Syracuse

  Rob Quattrocci | October 12, 2007 10:28 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Another death occurred last night in the Rome area when a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle. The investigation has not yet revealed the details of the crash. As the winter approaches we need to be prepared for additional accidents and we need to equip our cars appropriaytely with snow tires etc. If you are injured in a car accident you have certain legal rights and should discuss those...

• Dog bites - Landlords and Tenants

  Rob Quattrocci | October 09, 2007 8:36 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Being attacked by a dog can be a traumatic event however unfortunately the law makes it very difficult to recover for your medical expenses or for the injury itself. The first hurdle is findling someone with insurance. This is difficult if the owner does not own a home but rather rents. In those circumstances the landlord can only be held responsible if the attack occurs on his property and...

• Car Accidents - More than usual

  Rob Quattrocci | October 09, 2007 8:31 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  It has felt that there have been numerous car accidents reported in Central New York this summer. Recently, the Post Standard confirmed this feeling as in September there were eight fatalities in CNY the most since 1994. This is alarming as winter has not even arrived and with bad weather comes more accidents. Therefore, give yourself a little more time to your destination.If you are involved...

• Car Accident - Adirondacks

  Rob Quattrocci | September 26, 2007 11:52 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Yesterday there was another severe car accident in the Adirondacks involving young people and alcohol. Apparently, the vehicle went off the road and beer cans were found outside the vehicle. Three people died and another isin serious condition.It seems this summer that there has been a rash of deaths on our roadways and many involving younger drivers. Please be careful and do not drink and...