Northern New York Personal Injury Lawyer

I have noticed a disturbing trend in the way victims of negligence are treated. Insurance companies rather than paying a fair settlement will use any means not to pay a fair settlement. One trick is to blame the injured party and to try to show they are trying to "rip off" the system. How do they do this?One of the method is to follow the injured person around. During the process of watching and...

Many from the insurance industry and project development have advocated a change in the laws that protect workers injured from unsafe construction practices.A recent accident shows how dangerous construction can be. All loss who work in construction and are concerned about safety should insist that the laws are made stronger not weaker. Become involved so that the workers right to sue for unsafe...

The accident today in Oswego countyJoseph Kanaley, 64, of Martville, was driving a 1995 GMC south on county Route 34. He stopped at the stop sign at state Route 104 and then continued into the path of a 2005 Ford tow truck. The driver of the tow truck, Lawrence Curtis, 46, also of Martville, was westbound on state Route 104. Curtis was not hurt. Kanaley was taken to A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital in...

A family that drinks together is not any safer when they drive. This story demonstrates what does happen. Don't drink and drive alone or with others.For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

The recent pedestrian struck by a taxi has passed away.This is another example of what can happen in one careless moment.For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

The recent recalls of Chinese products has generated a scare. As consumers in a global economy we all should be concerned with the many reports. of defective products. As citizens we should be concerned with our governments failure to protect us. Lawyers have over the years been the help of last resort for injured consumers. In a global economy seeking compensation from those responsible is a...

A Louisiana town has passed an ordinance against baggy pants. With all the issues and concerns we have in our country should our elected representatives be spending time with that issue? Much legislation is need that can benefit our citizens we need to focus on those issues not nonsense.

The recent medtronics recall demonstrates the many issues that can arise in medical treatment. Errors by medical professionals can combine with equipment failures to cause serious harm. Always investigate any hardware that is being used in a medical procedure. An ounce of prevention is worth the pound of cure.For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Drugs, Medical...

As The weather worsens construction site become more dangerous. Ice ,water,mud, and snow can make work difficult. The owner of a work site must take reasonable precautions to make a job safe. If a dangerous condition exists make a record of your concerns. If you get hurt document the conditions and the cause of your fall. New York Law gives special protections to those hurt on a construction...

Wearing a helmet is good advice whenever you operate a motorcycle ,ATV, or bicycle. A recent accident shows what happens if you do not. The benefits of wearing safety equipment are always more obvious after the accident. Remember to be safe when you start out.For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.