InjuryBoard Syracuse Archives

• Construction Injuries and Worker Protection

  Joe Stanley | August 29, 2007 8:44 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Workplace Injuries

  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...

• Dog Attacks - Syracuse

  Rob Quattrocci | August 28, 2007 4:13 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)

  The Michael Vick situation has finally brought national attention to a large problem - owners who breed their dogs to attack. In Syracuse, a small town by national standards, I have come across numerous instances where people own pit bulls and other such dogs and purposely breed them to be aggressive. These individuals may or may not fight these dogs for money, as Vick allegedly did, however...

• Car Accidents - Syracuse

  Rob Quattrocci | August 28, 2007 4:01 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  Downtown Syracuse can be dangerous for both pedestrians and drivers. The roads have restrictions regarding left hand turns however that does not stop motorists. These motorists present a danger to pedestrians who would not expect a car to make an illegal left hand turn and drivers alike. In addition, particularly during the work day traffic tendas to be heavy in the downtown area and this...

• Insurance companies are always right

  Joe Stanley | August 27, 2007 11:18 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)

  Most people fail to realize that even if they have liability insurance that does not mean that their insurance company will come to their defense if they get sued, especially in New York. New York, unlike most states, does not require insurance companies to be prejudiced if their insureds fail to comply with some technical and unfamiliar rule in the insurance policy.New Yorks legislature passed...

• Motorcycle Crash

  Joe Stanley | August 27, 2007 10:57 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  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 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  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.

• Wrongful Death Statutes - New York

  Rob Quattrocci | August 21, 2007 1:31 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  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 Comments
  Category: Workplace Injuries

  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.

• Jet Skiing Safety

  Joe Stanley | August 06, 2007 3:58 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)

  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.

• More on Summer Safety

  Joe Stanley | August 06, 2007 3:38 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)

  Drownings children left cars, car crashes all horrible stories of things that can go wrong. Please be careful Dont be a statistic protect our families.

• Trucks and Safety

  Joe Stanley | August 01, 2007 10:20 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  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...