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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...

• 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...

• 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...

• Speeding and inexperienced drivers

  Joe Stanley | June 29, 2007 11:32 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  Once again, the hazards of young drivers and speed has happened in our community. The results are another bad car crash with potentially serious injuries. Please be careful and drive safely, young drivers need to be watched. For example, look at the recent crash involving the Fairport, NY cheerleaders. Our young people are a precious asset, lets keep them safe.For more information on this...

• 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...

• Medical Negligence - Do we know anything about our physicians

  Rob Quattrocci | June 05, 2007 11:56 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  Attempting to find information on a physician is very difficult as the majority of the information is kept confidential by the state regulators. Even when a physician commits a horrible act in one State they sometimes can continue to practice in another. Recently a physician in Minnesota, who was suspended years ago, was discovered practicing medicine and being paid by pharmaceutical companies...

• 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.

• 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...

• 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.

• 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.