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• Accidents and Surgery

  Joe Stanley | June 21, 2007 9:25 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, 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.For more...

• Over the Counter Remedies

  Joe Stanley | June 21, 2007 9:13 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  Sunscreen WarningsCritics Warn Labels Mislead Shoppers and Need Regulation. This study shows the dangers unsuspecting consumers face in shopping for ordinary over the counter remedies. Labels are misleading unclear or worse. The government seems to follow the rule let the buyer beware. Sounds like the snake oil days of the 19th century. Call your representatives and demand a change to this...

• Outdoor Recreation and Injuries

  Joe Stanley | June 21, 2007 9:03 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  14-year-old Girl Rescued from Chittenango Falls Gorge. This story represents the hazzards that lurk when we enjoy the outdoors. Be careful and appreciate the dangers of nature.When in large groups make sure everyone knows the general safety rules and what to do if there is a fall.For mor information on this subject matter, please see our section on Premises Liability.

• Hospital Safety

  Joe Stanley | June 19, 2007 8:55 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  Everyone should be involved in their own medical care do not be afraid to ask questions and research the hospital and its facilities. Check out http://www.jointcommission.org/PatientSafety/DoNotUseList/ this website and the associated links. Contact the New York Health Department for further informationhttp://www.health.state.ny.us/.Better to be safe than sorry.

• Accidents and Insurance Companies

  Joe Stanley | June 18, 2007 2:33 PM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, 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 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 assured they...

• Motorcycle Safety

  Joe Stanley | June 18, 2007 10:25 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  "Fatal Motorcycle Crash In Scriba". Another fatal motorcycle crash. Please be careful if you are tired or have any reason to believe you shouldn't drive don,t!.Don't let anyone else drive who cannot safely do so.If you need more information, please refer to our section detailing injuries related to automobile & motorcycle accidents.

• Robert Bork - conservative or liberal? Tort Reform

  Rob Quattrocci | June 14, 2007 2:07 PM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  Recently Robert Bork, once a vocal proponent of tort reform, filed a large lawsuit seeking in excess $1,000,000 as well as punitive damages as a result of a fall at the Yale Club. Apparently Mr. Bork was climbing onto the stage when he fell and alleges that the Yale Club provided improper access. It is apparent that Mr. Bork must have changed is ideology in his older years as he was once...

• Scuba Diving and Common Sense

  Joe Stanley | June 13, 2007 11:59 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  : Police Identify Scuba Diver Found Dead in Lake. This story highlights what can happen if we dont investigate and evaluate experts who are involved in some type of hazardous activity. If you are trusting your safety or your financial security to someone check them out. the same goes for attorneys Talk with them and personally evaluate what they do and can do for you in any car crash or any...

• Construction Season in Full Force

  Joe Stanley | June 11, 2007 10:54 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  As anyone who drives or travels around construction of all kind is taking place. Driver must pay close attention to avoid crashes with construction or other vehicles. Construction worker who have a very hazardous job need to take extra care. If you or anyone you know is hurt in a construction accident or fall document the injuries get witnesses names pictures if possible. If it is anything more...

• More Attacks on Medical Malpractice Cases

  Joe Stanley | June 11, 2007 10:52 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  It is easy to take one set of facts and say it applies to everyone. This tactic is used by those attacking the tort system on a regular basis. They use absurd or unusual cases to justify their demands for a change in the system. For example we can all agree thatPhysicians are expected to evaluate their patients thoroughly and act in their best interest. Lawyers are expected, within reasonable...