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• Medical Malpractice Reporting

  Joe Stanley | December 03, 2007 4:11 PM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  The fact that doctors do not want to report medical mistakesWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Nearly half of all U.S. doctors fail to report incompetent or unethical colleagues, even though they agree that such mistakes should be reported, researchers said on Monday.does not come as a shock to those involved in medical malpractice work. What this demonstrates is that medical malpractice law suits are just...

• Winter Weather

  Joe Stanley | December 03, 2007 3:50 PM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  Winter weather is upon us. Todays rollover accident is an example of why we must watch out for the other driver.We all need to remember our own winter driving skills, remember to signal don't slam on your brakes and maintain a safe distance among other things. Be Safe, don't be a statistic in a car crash and don't be someone we read about who suffered injuries from a car crash.For more...

• Nursing Home Problems

  Joe Stanley | November 28, 2007 10:20 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  The federal government has fined a Syracuse nursing home $215,212.50 for widespread medication errors and other serious problems. The fine demonstrates the serious problem with the care of the old and disabled/ If you have any loved ones in a nursing home visit them frequently and record any problems you see with the care. Follow up with written complaints.This will insure the best care...

• Big Brother Is Watching

  Joe Stanley | November 28, 2007 10:00 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  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...

• Construction and Worker Safety

  Joe Stanley | November 13, 2007 8:53 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  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...

• Dangerous Highways

  Joe Stanley | November 12, 2007 2:07 PM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  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...

• Don't Drink and Drive

  Joe Stanley | October 30, 2007 10:37 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  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.

• Please Use Caution

  Joe Stanley | October 30, 2007 10:30 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  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.

• Beware of Defective Products

  Joe Stanley | October 23, 2007 4:21 PM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  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...

• What are we Legislating?

  Joe Stanley | October 23, 2007 4:17 PM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  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.