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• 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...

• Construction Safety

  Joe Stanley | August 20, 2007 3:57 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  We all need to lookout for construction vehicles and trucks. It is the main construction season especially for roads. Lets avoid construction site accidents of all types.For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Worksite Injuries.

• Trucks and Safety

  Joe Stanley | August 01, 2007 10:20 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  The recent truck accident in oswego on route 104 demonstrates how dangerous our roadways have become with the increased truck and car travel. We need to insist that our politicians continue to support highway and vehicle improvements to account for the increase. Hopefullly this will reduce car, truck and other vehicular accidents that reult in injuries and death.For more information on this...

• Avandia - will FDA pull the drug

  Rob Quattrocci | July 30, 2007 1:09 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  The federal government this week is considering pulling the drug Avandia due to the heart risks associated with the medicine.Information from dozens of studies of the GlaxoSmithKline PLC drug points to an increased risk of heart attack, Food and Drug Administration reviewers said. The regulatory agency is seeking advice from a joint panel of outside experts on whether the drug should be pulled...

• Late Night Crashes

  Joe Stanley | June 30, 2007 10:22 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Two terrible crashes on interstates involving local connections highlight the hazards of late night driving, especially for big vehicles. A crash involving 2 trucks killed a liverpool man and a tour bus crash involving airline passengers were both involved in horrible accidents and late night driving. Driving is dangerous more so when they involve big vehicles. Be careful if you travel at night....

• Speeding and inexperienced drivers

  Joe Stanley | June 29, 2007 11:23 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Once again the hazards of young drivers and speed has happened in our community. The results are another bad car crash with potentially serious injuries. Please be careful and drive safely. Young drivers need to be watched. For example, look at the recent crash involving the Fairport, NY cheerleaders. Our young people are a precious asset, lets keep them safe.For more information on this...

• Automobile Accidents - Teens

  Rob Quattrocci | June 27, 2007 4:40 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Once again last night five teenagers died in a car accident near Rochester. Apparently, the driver overcorrected after a passing maneuver and went into the lane of a tractor trailer. However the case remains under investigation.We have had numerous tragedies involving high school students in the past few months. I am not that far removed to remember what it was like being a teen and the risks...

• Yet another motorcycle accident - Lysander

  Rob Quattrocci | June 25, 2007 11:32 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Over the weekend another cyclist was injured due to an inattentive motorist.Benjamin M. West, 25, of 3845 Eager Road, Jamesville, was riding the bike at Route 370 and Highland Drive at 9:30 p.m. when he collided with a westbound car driven by Steven D. Bacon, 45, of 404 Third St., Liverpool. http://blog.syracuse.com/news/2007/06/motorcyclist_in_critical_condi.htmlOnce again the driver of the car...

• Motorcycle Accidents(2)

  Rob Quattrocci | June 22, 2007 11:04 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  It appears that motorcycle accidents are on the rise this summer as there have been many horrific accidents over the last month. Again, this morning a driver did not see a motorcyclist causing a collision which caused the cyclist to sustain serious injuries.Peter Nato, 30, of Sherrill, was driving a 2004 Suzuki motorcycle south on Route 46 when Bethany Dingman, 21, of Rome, was traveling north...

• Accidents and Surgery

  Joe Stanley | June 21, 2007 9:18 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Construction sites are a dangerous place. Serious back injuries occur frequently. The treatment can be long and painful and not always successful. Does Anyone 'Need' Spine Surgery?Elective Surgery for Back Pain: Facts and Myths This article gives some insight to the treatment of low back disorders.If you are injured in a car crash fall or any kind of accident this is good reading.