Workplace Injuries

• More Attacks on Tort System(2)

  Joe Stanley | July 23, 2007 10:01 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  The california supreme court recently clarified the rules regarding the waiver of your rights when involved in various activities. The court ruled that the so called waiver cannot apply to so called gross or great negligence situations.This decision has generated immediate...

• Construction site accidents - Destiny - Syracuse

  Rob Quattrocci | July 18, 2007 1:27 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  As it is summer construction is at its peak in central new york. In addition, Destiny appears to be ebginning which will even make the work force larger. Construction site accidents can be serious and even deadly. If you are involved in such an accident you will be entitled to Workers Compensation but also may have a claim for pain and suffering. It is very important to discuss these issues...

• Accidents and Surgery

  Joe Stanley | June 21, 2007 9:18 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Construction 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.

• Accidents and Insurance Companies

  Joe Stanley | June 18, 2007 2:20 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Do 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...

• The loss of the right to sue could affect you

  Joe Stanley | April 30, 2007 4:42 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  .In ohio like many states the insurance companies and big business have you popular myths and folklore stories to severely limit the right of victims of wrongful conduct.http://www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjournal/news/state/17157917.htm As is always the case those without power are penalized. Limiting victims rights does not lower insurance premiums.I just generates more profits for insurance...

• Construction Site Accidents the Aftermath

  Joe Stanley | April 21, 2007 8:58 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Construction is a dangerous work. Many people get hurt.The stories make the news and then people forget. Many people end up like Mr Sistrunkhttp://www.syracuse.com/articles/news/index.ssf?/base/news-3/1177146792130611.xml&coll=1 . At Stanley Law Offices we dont forget. wW handle cases like Mr Sistrunk and we know what the after effect of a constuction accidentl can be. We work hard to remember...

• Deadly Construction Accident at Webb Building

  Christina Cole | April 15, 2007 12:40 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  A tragic construction accident has claimed a man's life and has now led to an investigation. Federal officials will determine if the construction site was safe and if all proper regulations were being followed.Work at the old Webb Building came to a grinding stop after the fatal construction accident. Officials say the worker, of West Seneca, fell approximately thirty feet from the second story...