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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.

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I received an email from an organization purporting to be an advocate for patients> The email was advocating extensive reform of the medical malpractice laws as a solution to Americas health care crisis. The solution to Americas health care crisis is not the regulation of of lawsuits by those harmed by a broken system. The solution lies in reforming the fundamental nature of our health care...

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As A lawyer directly involved in the medical malpractice debate I have personal experiences that reflect the true nature of the problem. Lawyers and lawsuits are not the cause of any so called medical malpractice crisis. In fact given the sorry state of the health care system in this country lawyers are the last and sometimes only line of defense for those who are negligently and carelessly...

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A recent fatality on the thruway shows the dangers of not wearing your seatbelt. Even in a brand new vehicle the results can be terrible. Buckle up.For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

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As I have discussed previously the law regarding workers compensation benefits in New York Has been changed significantly. In addition to the gradual elimination of lifetime benefits other important changes affecting every injured worker in all situations. It is more important for workers who are injured in car crashes construction sites or in any manner that is caused by someone other than his...

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We have had several recent situations in which employees working on construction sites have had many difficulties after a worksite injury because of the classification of the employment situation. Employers are increasingly using the independent contractor claim to avoid legal responsibilities. So be careful when you are employed in any capacity. Contact a lawyer to help evaluate what your...

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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 a...

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Another bad motorcycle crash in cayuga county shows that we all need to pay attention to all those who use the highways. A moments inattention can have terrible consequences.For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

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The recent serious car crash in where the crash victim walked away with only minor injuries is just another reason to wear your seatbelt because a crash can happen at anytime or place on the roadFor more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

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We all need to lookout for construction vehicles and trucks. It is the main construction season especially for roads. Lets avoid construction site accidents of all types.

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