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• Scuba Diving and Common Sense

  Joe Stanley | June 13, 2007 11:53 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  : Police Identify Scuba Diver Found Dead in Lake. This story highlights what can happen if we dont investigate and evaluate experts who are involved in some type of hazardous activity. If you are trusting your safety or your financial security to someone check them out. the same goes for attorneys Talk with them and personally evaluate what they do and can do for you in any car crash or any...

• Car Accidents - Parking Lots

  Rob Quattrocci | June 11, 2007 12:45 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  We have to be extremely careful when travelling in busy parking lots as pedestrians are constantly crossing and children can dart out from parked vehicles. Most shopping centers now have appropriate traffic devices and cross walks however some older ones have yet to be designed. In any event, regardless of the parking lot please drive slowly and watch for pedestrians.Recently, a man was struck...

• Construction Season in Full Force

  Joe Stanley | June 11, 2007 11:00 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  As anyone who drives or travels around construction of all kind is taking place. Driver must pay close attention to avoid crashes with construction or other vehicles. Construction worker who have a very hazardous job need to take extra care. If you or anyone you know is hurt in a construction accident or fall document the injuries get witnesses names pictures if possible. If it is anything more...

• More Attacks on Tort System

  Joe Stanley | June 11, 2007 10:39 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  It is easy to take one set of facts and say it applies to everyone. This tactic is used by those attacking the tort system on a regular basis. They use absurd or unusual cases to justify their demands for a change in the system. For example we can all agree thatPhysicians are expected to evaluate their patients thoroughly and act in their best interest. Lawyers are expected, within reasonable...

• Tort Reform - Except when you are the one injured

  Rob Quattrocci | June 08, 2007 3:05 PM | 1 CommentSyracuse, NY

  All we have heard the last few years from the administration as well as other social conservatives is that personal injury attorneys are evil and causing unrealistic insurance premiums. These arguments are unsupported by the research however that issue is for another article. Rather, it has become apparent that the preaching only applies to those other than the preachers. Recently, Robert...

• Motorcycles Accidents - South Avenue, Syracuse

  Rob Quattrocci | June 07, 2007 10:04 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Another motorcycle accident occurred this morning on South Avenue in Syracuse where a truck turned in front of a motorcycle causing the collision. As a result the motorcyclist was critcally injured. This is approximately the fifth motorcycle accident in our area in the last week with all five causing serious injuries. I again ask the motoring public to watch for cyclists as the summer months...

• Motorcycle Accident - Be careful as the weather can change quickly

  Rob Quattrocci | June 06, 2007 11:35 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Anyone that has driven a motorcycle knows that ideally we do not want to be out in inclement weather. The wet roads typically become slick and thus dangerous. Last night an unfortunate cyclist was out in the bad weather and hit a curve too quickly. He was not discovered on the roadway until eight hours later and apparently suffered serious spinal injuries.As indicated by the report:Madison...

• Homeowners Insurance - what does it really cover

  Rob Quattrocci | June 05, 2007 1:03 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Many Americans, at least those who are not attorneys, have never read their homeowners insurance policies. However, I would suggest that everyone pull out their policy and read the endorsements and exclusions as you may not have the coverage that you need. Most insurance policies without a seperate endorsement do not cover damage from floods, termites etc.As indicated by a recent survey: A...

• Large Trucks and Crashes

  Joe Stanley | June 05, 2007 11:32 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Large Trucks on the Highways can be dangerous. Studies demonstrate how true that statement can be."The Dangers of Large Trucks"Large trucks - including tractor-trailers, single-unit trucks, and certain heavy cargo vans with gross weight of more than 10,000 pounds - account for a disproportionate share of traffic deaths based on miles traveled. The fatal crash rate for large trucks is 2.4 deaths...

• Medical Malpractice - Do you know anything about your doctor?

  Rob Quattrocci | June 04, 2007 3:25 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Attempting to find information on a physician can be difficult as the majority of the information is kept confidential by the various agencies. Thus, even when a physician commits horrible acts in one State they sometimes can continue to practice in another. Recently a physician in Minnesota, who was suspended years ago, was discovered practicing medicine and being paid by pharmaceutical...