Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)

• Dog bites - Landlords and Tenants

  Rob Quattrocci | October 09, 2007 8:36 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Being attacked by a dog can be a traumatic event however unfortunately the law makes it very difficult to recover for your medical expenses or for the injury itself. The first hurdle is findling someone with insurance. This is difficult if the owner does not own a home but rather rents. In those circumstances the landlord can only be held responsible if the attack occurs on his property and...

• Schools and Legal Responsibility

  Joe Stanley | December 10, 2007 4:51 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  School Districts have a special responsibility to take care of our children. They sit in the shoes of parents during the school day. Parents need to work with their school district to keep our children safe. Children are at risk for falls , bus accidents, and attacks from other students. If any thing goes wrong much sure a report is filed. Claims against school districts generally require...

• Jet Skiing Safety

  Joe Stanley | August 06, 2007 3:58 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  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.

• Dog Attacks - Syracuse

  Rob Quattrocci | August 28, 2007 4:13 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  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...

• Insurance companies are always right

  Joe Stanley | August 27, 2007 11:18 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  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...

• Pants Case

  Rob Quattrocci | June 26, 2007 3:42 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  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...

• Outdoor Recreation and Injuries

  Joe Stanley | June 21, 2007 8:59 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  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.

• 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...

• 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...

• More on Summer Safety

  Joe Stanley | August 06, 2007 3:38 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  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.