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• What are we Legislating?

  Joe Stanley | October 23, 2007 3:51 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  A Louisiana town has passed an ordinance against baggy pants.With all the issues and concerns we have in our country should our elected representatives be spending time with that issue? Much legislation is need that can benefit our citizens we need to focus on those issues not nonsense.

• Motorcycle Accidents - Central Square/Syracuse

  Rob Quattrocci | October 23, 2007 9:49 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  The public has a misconception about motorcycles and their riders. Most people if you ask them about motorcycles they would say that the riders are reckless and cause accidents. Although this sometimes is true for those younger riders on sport bikes it is mainly untrue about older operators. In fact, the age and occupations of motorcyclists has become very diverse over the years with...

• 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 - 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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.