Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)

• Homeowners Insurance - what does it really cover

  Rob Quattrocci | June 05, 2007 1:03 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  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...

• Workplace Injuries - Workers Compensation

  Rob Quattrocci | May 22, 2007 11:20 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Slip and falls are extremely common in the workplace as well as at home. Adults over the ageof 65 are even more prone as they can no longer take evasive action when presented with anemergency.But falling is not just a problem of the elderly. In the workplace, about a quarter-million workers each year suffer injuries from falls that are bad enough to make them take time off, according to the...

• Falls - Landlord/Tenants - Syracuse, Watertown

  Rob Quattrocci | May 11, 2007 10:56 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  The landlord of a rental property has a duty to maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition. As a tenant, if you see a dangerous condition on the property, you should contact the landlord, prefurably in writing and report the complaint. If you do not receive a response you should then contact Code Enforement in your city/town.In the event that you are injured as a result of a...

• 65,000,000.00 Pants Lawsuit Outrageous and Untrue Reflection of American Justice System

  Joe Stanley | May 05, 2007 10:03 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  The news is full of stories about the 65,000,00.00 pants lawsuit. It is being used by the insurance industry and those seeking to limit the rights of injured people as an example of a "frivolous lawsuit"ABC NewsThis is not news. The claim is a joke and has no relationship to the judicial system. Our system allows people to attempt stupid things but they are appropriately punished if they are...

• Poor Security may Lead to Lawsuits after Virginia Tech

  Joe Stanley | April 17, 2007 10:58 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Owners of property especially schools have a legal duty to protect resident from forseeable harms. They also have a legal duty to warn of dangerous conditions and take steps to protect from those dangers. Schools in particular have a special duty to protect students. Parents send their children to school and expect the students to be protected. concerns have been raised about warnings and...