- Joe Stanley | June 30, 2007 10:22 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsTwo 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....
- Joe Stanley | June 29, 2007 11:23 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsOnce 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...
- Rob Quattrocci | June 27, 2007 4:40 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsOnce 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...
- Rob Quattrocci | June 26, 2007 3:42 PM |
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Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)I believe that everyone has heard of the case of the gentleman suing a dry cleaner for in excess of 50 million dollars for losing his pants. Every news organization is broadcasting that the case was dismissed and arguing that cases like these are the reason we need tort reform. However, the system did what it is supposed to i.e. dismissed a meritlous case. Look, every profession has members...
- Rob Quattrocci | June 25, 2007 11:32 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsOver 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...
- Rob Quattrocci | June 22, 2007 11:04 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsIt 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...
- Joe Stanley | June 21, 2007 9:18 AM |
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Workplace InjuriesConstruction 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.
- Joe Stanley | June 21, 2007 9:07 AM |
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Medical MalpracticeSunscreen WarningsCritics Warn Labels Mislead Shoppers and Need Regulation. This study shows the dangers unsuspecting consumers face in shopping for ordinary over the counter remedies. Labels are misleading unclear or worse. The government seems to follow the rule let the buyer beware. Sounds like the snake oil days of the 19th century. Call your representatives and demand a change to this...
- Joe Stanley | June 21, 2007 8:59 AM |
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Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)14-year-old Girl Rescued from Chittenango Falls Gorge. This story represents the hazzards that lurk when we enjoy the outdoors. Be careful and appreciate the dangers of nature.When in large groups make sure everyone knows the general safety rules and what to do if there is a fall.
- Joe Stanley | June 19, 2007 8:49 AM |
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Medical MalpracticeEveryone should be involved in their own medical care do not be afraid to ask questions and research the hospital and its facilities. Check out this website and the associated links. Contact the New York Health Department for further information.Better to be safe than sorry.For further information please refer to our section on Medical Malpractice.
- Joe Stanley | June 18, 2007 2:20 PM |
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Workplace InjuriesDo Not assume your insurance company has your best interest at heart. If you are involved in any type of vehicle crash or suffer any serious personal injury you must beware in pursuing your legal rights. In the book The Growing Problem of Insurance Underpayment, by Todd A. Smith & Shoshana T. Bookson, the authors discuss the difficulty an average citizen has in pursuing a claim and in being...
- Joe Stanley | June 18, 2007 10:20 AM |
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Automobile Accidents"Fatal Motorcycle Crash In Scriba". Another fatal motorcycle crash. Please be careful if you are tired or have any reason to believe you shouldn't drive don,t!.Don,t let anyone else drive who cannot safely do so.If need more information on this subject matter, please refer to our section on Automobile and Motorcycle Accidents.
- Joe Stanley | June 13, 2007 11:53 AM |
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Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall): 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...
- Rob Quattrocci | June 11, 2007 12:45 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsWe 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...
- Joe Stanley | June 11, 2007 11:00 AM |
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MiscellaneousAs 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...
- Joe Stanley | June 11, 2007 10:39 AM |
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Medical MalpracticeIt 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...
- Rob Quattrocci | June 08, 2007 3:05 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsAll 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...
- Rob Quattrocci | June 07, 2007 10:04 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsAnother 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...
- Rob Quattrocci | June 06, 2007 11:35 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsAnyone 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...
- Rob Quattrocci | June 05, 2007 1:03 PM |
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Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)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...
- Joe Stanley | June 05, 2007 11:32 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsLarge 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...
- Rob Quattrocci | June 04, 2007 3:25 PM |
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Medical MalpracticeAttempting 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...
- Joe Stanley | June 04, 2007 11:19 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsAt least 18 people - five of them children - died in crashes involving all-terrain vehicles over the Memorial Day weekend, and federal safety officials expect more deaths in coming months.The 18 deaths were nearly double the average for other weekends in May, according to estimates by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The five children were 16 or younger. These statistics are troubling...
- Joe Stanley | June 04, 2007 11:10 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsA driver seriously injured in a motorcycle accident Sunday afternoon along Interstate 81 has died. This news headline is another in a series of fatal and near fatal accidents in our communities involving car ,bus motorcycle, truck boat and atv crashes. Please be careful watch for other drivers. It summer and roads ad byways are crowed with distracted vehicle operators. Dont be a statistic that...
- Joe Stanley | June 01, 2007 10:08 AM |
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Medical MalpracticeAs the news media has exposed health care in the VA and other institutions for our veterans in subpar at best. Military parents are calling on congress to change the medical care soldiers receive once they get home.This is demonstrated in the new film The Ground Truth. We should all insist on better healthcare for current and future veterans. Our office sees many cases of medical malpractice...
- Rob Quattrocci | June 01, 2007 10:00 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsIt is summer and everyone has there summer toys on the road. It is incumbent of motorcyclists and motorists alike to be aware of eachother on the roadways. Motorcycle accidents normaly inviolve severe injuries and thus safety is of utmost importance.Only a few minutes ago a cyclist was taken away by helicopter. Cayuga County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a motorcycle crash that has sent...
- Rob Quattrocci | June 01, 2007 9:40 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsAs we are all aware our area has been plagued in recent years with many unnecessary injuries and deaths among our teenage population as a result of imprudent speed and inexperience. Another such accident occurred in the Utica area where a teen lost control of a vehicle at high speed and struck a tree. As indicated by the police:The driver of a 2001 Oldsmobile, John T. Woods, 18, of...