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• Construction on our roadways - be careful

  Rob Quattrocci | May 19, 2007 10:57 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  It is finally summer in the Central/Northern New York areas and with the warm weather comes the construction on the Thruway, Interstate 81 as well as local Watertown roadways. Please be careful around the construction zones as workers tend to be close to the roadway and other vehicles stop suddenly.One person was taken to the hospital after a three-vehicle crash tonight on the Thruway at the...

• Insurance Companies - Profit over Care

  Rob Quattrocci | May 16, 2007 9:10 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  Insurance companies routinely deny treatment to there clients based on reviews which indicate that the treatment is not necessary. A fictional movie depicting this behavior was made by John Grisham. The Rain Maker involves a story line where an insurance company intentionally withholds treatment to ensure larger profits. Although fictional and very dramatic such activities occur on a daily...

• Water Safety - Jet Ski and Boats - Watertown

  Rob Quattrocci | May 14, 2007 10:18 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  It is finally that time of year in Syracuse and I am sure we are all ready to enjoy the summer after a somewhat losy winter. However, we need to do so safely. Every year news articles document injuries and deaths on our lakes and rivers. We need to boat responsibly, watch for swimmers and jet ski's and if operating a jet ski do so safely and responsibly. Please refrain from drinking and...

• Its spring please be careful and watch for motorcycles

  Joe Stanley | May 14, 2007 7:51 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  Motorcycles can be hard to see. They have the same right to use the roads as cars and trucks. Please watch out for them and avoid accidents. Motorcycle drivers have very little protection.

• Abuse of lawsuits? Does anyone care when big business brings questionable lawsuits

  Joe Stanley | May 14, 2007 7:48 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  Another example of the big business insurance company hypocrisy. The continuing pursuit of college students and others for music downloading. Check out this article does anyone care?http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070513/ap_en_ot/music_piratesBut The same groups complain about lawsuits for car accident motorcycles , slip and fall and construction accidents. The system is fair and should be...

• Continued attacks on the jury system

  Joe Stanley | May 13, 2007 10:57 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  The never ending propaganda war goes on. Advocates of big business and insurance companies are constantly misrepresenting facts and portray situations to justify their position that their should be no jury trials for any injuries caused by the fault of others because it will cost those responsible....

• Car Insurance - Syracuse, Watertown

  Rob Quattrocci | May 11, 2007 11:09 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  Few people are aware of the different part of there car insurance policy. In fact, I would guess that most people do not even read there policy. However, the policy contains many different provisions and it is very important to understand the different sections.First, we are all aware that we have liability coverage in the event that we strike/injure another person. The minimum limit in New...

• Tort Reform - the Real Story

  Rob Quattrocci | May 09, 2007 1:09 PM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  The political arena has made the issue of tort reform a front and center issue. Over the past few years we have heard President Bush utter on several occasions how trial lawyers prevent doctors from practicing in this country and thus tort reform is needed. However, what we don't hear is that several states have caps on damages in Medical Malpractice cases and the same do not lower the...

• Car crashes and young drivers

  Joe Stanley | May 05, 2007 10:27 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  Upstate New york has been ravaged over the last several years by tragic car accidents involving teenagers - the latest being two F-M students. It would be nice if their was an easy solution but there is not. Education and training is the best way to show young drivers the risks and dangers of operating cars motorcycles trucks snowmobiles and ATVs. As an attorney handling personal injury claims...

• 65,000,000.00 Pants Lawsuit Outrageous and Untrue Reflection of American Justice System

  Joe Stanley | May 05, 2007 10:17 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  The news is full of stories about the 65,000,00.00 pants lawsuit. It is being used by the insurance industry and those seeking to limit the rights of injured people as an example of a "frivolous lawsuit"ABC NewsThis is not news. The claim is a joke and has no relationship to the judicial system. Our system allows people to attempt stupid things but they are appropriately punished if they are...