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• Mdeical Malpractice Crisis???

  Joe Stanley | September 17, 2007 9:48 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  As A lawyer directly involved in the medical malpractice debate I have personal experiences that reflect the true nature of the problem. Lawyers and lawsuits are not the cause of any so called medical malpractice crisis. In fact given the sorry state of the health care system in this country lawyers are the last and sometimes only line of defense for those who are negligently and carelessly...

• More on Highway Safety

  Joe Stanley | September 05, 2007 9:32 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  The recent tragic car truck crash on the New York Thruway shows what we have warned about in previous posts. High speed travel is dangerous and traveling late at night or early morning is even more dangerous. Take your time. Make sure you are awake. Better late than never is a very good saying.For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle...

• Workers Compensation Reform

  Joe Stanley | September 05, 2007 9:16 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  As I have discussed previously the law regarding workers compensation benefits in New York Has been changed significantly. In addition to the gradual elimination of lifetime benefits other important changes affecting every injured worker in all situations. It is more important for workers who are injured in car crashes construction sites or in any manner that is caused by someone other than his...

• Construction Injuries and Worker Protection

  Joe Stanley | August 29, 2007 8:44 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  We have had several recent situations in which employees working on construction sites have had many difficulties after a worksite injury because of the classification of the employment situation. Employers are increasingly using the independent contractor claim to avoid legal responsibilities. So be careful when you are employed in any capacity. Contact a lawyer to help evaluate what your...

• Dog Attacks - Syracuse

  Rob Quattrocci | August 28, 2007 4:13 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  The Michael Vick situation has finally brought national attention to a large problem - owners who breed their dogs to attack. In Syracuse, a small town by national standards, I have come across numerous instances where people own pit bulls and other such dogs and purposely breed them to be aggressive. These individuals may or may not fight these dogs for money, as Vick allegedly did, however...

• Car Accidents - Syracuse

  Rob Quattrocci | August 28, 2007 4:01 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Downtown Syracuse can be dangerous for both pedestrians and drivers. The roads have restrictions regarding left hand turns however that does not stop motorists. These motorists present a danger to pedestrians who would not expect a car to make an illegal left hand turn and drivers alike. In addition, particularly during the work day traffic tendas to be heavy in the downtown area and this...

• Insurance companies are always right

  Joe Stanley | August 27, 2007 11:18 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Most people fail to realize that even if they have liability insurance that does not mean that their insurance company will come to their defense if they get sued, especially in New York. New York, unlike most states, does not require insurance companies to be prejudiced if their insureds fail to comply with some technical and unfamiliar rule in the insurance policy.New Yorks legislature passed...

• Motorcycle Crash

  Joe Stanley | August 27, 2007 10:57 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Another bad motorcycle crash in cayuga county shows that we all need to pay attention to all those who use the highways. A moments inattention can have terrible consequences.For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

• Seatbelts and Saftey

  Joe Stanley | August 27, 2007 10:49 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  The recent serious car crash in where the crash victim walked away with only minor injuries is just another reason to wear your seatbelt because a crash can happen at anytime or place on the roadFor more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

• Wrongful Death Statutes - New York

  Rob Quattrocci | August 21, 2007 1:31 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  New Yorkers constantly are surprised when they call my office when a loved one has past away and learn that the avenue of recovery is quite limited in New York. In New York you can only recover against a negligent party for certain items of damage:1. Funeral Expenses2. Pecuniary Loss - Loss of Services3. Lost income only if that person was married or had dependents4. Pain and...