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• Medtronics recall

  Joe Stanley | October 17, 2007 3:32 PM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  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...

• Construction Site Falls

  Joe Stanley | October 17, 2007 12:11 PM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  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...

• Motorcycle and ATV Safety

  Joe Stanley | October 17, 2007 11:59 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  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.

• Medical Malpractice Truths and Reality

  Joe Stanley | September 28, 2007 8:32 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  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...

• Medical Malpractice

  Joe Stanley | September 17, 2007 9:34 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  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...

• Please wear your seatbelt

  Joe Stanley | September 17, 2007 9:24 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  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.

• Workers Compensation Reform

  Joe Stanley | September 05, 2007 9:25 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  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...

• Construction Safety and Employment of Independent Contractors

  Joe Stanley | August 29, 2007 9:03 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  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...

• Insurance and Notices of Accidents

  Joe Stanley | August 27, 2007 11:03 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, 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 a...

• Motorcycle Crash

  Joe Stanley | August 27, 2007 10:54 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  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.