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• Car Accidents - DWI

  Rob Quattrocci | November 05, 2007 1:22 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Two horrible accidents occurred over the weekend. The first accident involved a woman who turned around at a thruway toll station and then proceeded to get go down an off ramp thus driving head on with oncoming traffic. As indicated by the story: "Instead of going through the toll booth at Carrier Circle, Mauro made a U-turn and began driving west on the eastbound ramp, Merritt said. She...

• Car Accident - Auburn

  Rob Quattrocci | October 29, 2007 2:23 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Another unfortunate car/bus accident occurred yesterday in Auburn when a teenager apparently pulled out in front a bus causing a collision that killed one of his passengers. This is just another example of a rash of accidents involving teenagers and involving deaths. It does not appear that there is any answer to the issue as raising the driving age would not solve the problem as in my opinion...

• 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...

• 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...

• Jet Skiing Safety

  Joe Stanley | August 06, 2007 3:58 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  A recent near tragedy with jetskis show the need for safety using equipment of any kind. Crashes and injuries result if we are not careful.

• Medical Malpractice - Syracuse - New York

  Rob Quattrocci | July 30, 2007 1:04 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Recently, with the debates and the upcoming presidential election we have heard the cry for tort reform - particularly in medical malpractice cases. However, recent studies show the the claim of runaway juries and ridiculous verdicts is simply propodanda. In fact, only approximately 27% of malpractice plaintiffs prevail at trial and that number is far less in states such as New York.Reviewing...

• Construction site accidents - Destiny - Syracuse

  Rob Quattrocci | July 18, 2007 1:27 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  As it is summer construction is at its peak in central new york. In addition, Destiny appears to be ebginning which will even make the work force larger. Construction site accidents can be serious and even deadly. If you are involved in such an accident you will be entitled to Workers Compensation but also may have a claim for pain and suffering. It is very important to discuss these issues...

• Holiday Weekend Focus on Safety

  Joe Stanley | May 25, 2007 9:16 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  It is a holiday weekend. Accidents and injuries skyrocket at this time. Car accidents and crashes increase. In 2005, highway crashes killed 33,329 motor vehicle occupants, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Over 55 percent of those victims were not wearing their safety restraints, which is why state trooper patrols will be nestled in areas around the state to catch...

• Woman Airlifted after Car Crash

  Christina Cole | May 13, 2007 2:03 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  In a car accident last night on Route 17, a woman was airlifted by helicopter to Westchester Medical Center, after she crashed with another vehicle.Police say they responded to a two car crash on the westbound side of Route 17 nearby Exit 107, just after 8 p.m. Initial reports indicate both cars were traveling west and bumped together before going off the side of the road, both crashing into a...

• Wrongful Death - New York - Syracuse - Automobile Accidents

  Rob Quattrocci | May 01, 2007 12:43 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  The New York wrongful death statute severely restricts the right of the family to recover when a loved one has died as a result of the negligence of another party. The statute applies whether the deceased perished in an automobile accident, construction accident, slip and fall or as a result of medical malpractice. The main issue presented in the case is whether the deceased has any...