Automobile Accidents

• More unfounded attacks on the Jury System

  Joe Stanley | May 13, 2007 10:45 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  The never ending propaganda war goes on. Advocates of big business and insurance companies are constantly misrepresenting facts and portray situations to justify their position that their should be no jury trials for any injuries caused by the fault of others because it will cost those responsible. This latest tirade is a other example of the ongoing distortions. The jury system works very...

• 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...

• Car Accidents - Teens

  Rob Quattrocci | May 09, 2007 1:01 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  There has been a large debate as to whether the driving age should be increased so as to avoid deadly accidents. Those in our area have heightened the debate given the rash of deadly accidents involving local teens. However, it is in most instances the lack of maturity not age that determines whether one will be involved in an accident. It is also the degree of experience. Thus, if we raise...

• Car Accidents - Bicycles

  Rob Quattrocci | May 09, 2007 11:53 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  When a pedestrian or bicycle is struck by an automobile catastrophic injuries are commonly the result. The public should be aware that both pedestrians and bicyclists are subject to the Vehicle and Traffic Law and liability will be determined by who has the right of way. In such cases it is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible so that evidence can be preserved relevant to show...

• Brain Injuries

  Joe Stanley | May 03, 2007 9:03 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Brain injuries often called closed head injuries are the most common misdiagnosed and misunderstood injury in any kind of accident whether a car crash slip and fall construction accident. As human beings it is difficult to perceive and identify that we have a brain injury unless it is very bad. As a lawyer handling personal injuries i have seen first hand the ethe effects of brain trauma and the...

• Car crashes and young drivers

  Joe Stanley | May 03, 2007 8:45 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Our community has been ravaged over the last several years by tragic car accidents involving teenagers.The latest being two F-M studentshttp://www.syracuse.com/articles/news/index.ssf?/base/news-10/1178183640126620.xml&coll=1It would be nice if their was an easy solution but there is not. Education and training is the best way to show young drivers the risks and dangers of operating cars...

• 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...

• Injuries and Accidents and Going to Court

  Joe Stanley | April 26, 2007 9:49 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Unfortunately in todays legal climate juries and people in general are suspicious of car accident slip and fall victims construction worker accident and lawsuits in general. After representing injured victims for over 25 years it is important if you have been injured in an accident to document who was responsible by pictures witnesses and by whatever means possible. Make sure that any police or...

• Car Accident causes Hazardous Scene

  Christina Cole | April 25, 2007 1:01 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Five people were injured, in West Monroe, in a two vehicle car crash.According to Oswego County Sheriff's Deputies, a woman, 21, pulled out of the parking lot on State Route 49 and crashed with a Chevy Malibu. The car then crashed into a building and a kerosene pump at a close by gas station.Five people were transported to Syracuse hospitals, including two passengers that are 88 and...

• Drunk Drivers - Car Accidents - The Consquences

  Rob Quattrocci | April 24, 2007 9:12 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  The most terrifying expereince is being involved in an accident with a drunk driver. The injured party would assume that under such circumstances the drunk driver would be automatically responsible for his/her medical expenses and pain and suffering. However, under New York no-fault law the medical expenses remain the responsibility of your insurance carrier. In addition, you may only collect...