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• Chid Car Seats and Crashes

  Joe Stanley | July 06, 2007 11:28 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  The tragic accident on the thruway in which 3 children were injured or killed http://www.9wsyr.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=a9d78839-68f4-4a89-afdb-ac3b800f816finvolved an ejection from the vehicle and no child safety restraints. Please make sure all children protected.For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

• Accidents and crashes all to frequent

  Joe Stanley | June 04, 2007 11:16 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  A driver seriously injured in a motorcycle accident Sunday afternoon along Interstate 81 has died. This news headline is another in a series of fatal and near fatal accidents in our communities involving car ,bus motorcycle, truck boat and atv crashes. Please be careful watch for other drivers. It summer and roads ad byways are crowed with distracted vehicle operators. Dont be a statistic that...

• Sringtime Traffic Safety Crackdowns

  Joe Stanley | May 21, 2007 11:16 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  State police and local police are beginning their springtime crackdown to prevent crashes and other highway problems.Thruway Authority and Troop T Announce "Operation Spring Brake"Safety Initiative to Target Aggressive Drivers, Speeding, DWI is an example. A crackdown for not wearing seat belts is also in effect. Please drive safely slow down and wear your seatbelt.

• 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...

• 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...

• Brain Injurys

  Joe Stanley | May 03, 2007 10:39 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  Brain injuries often called closed head injuries are the most common misdiagnosed and misunderstood injury in any kind of accident whether a car crash slip and fall construction accident. As human beings it is difficult to perceive and identify that we have a brain injury unless it is very bad. As a lawyer handling personal injuries i have seen first hand the ethe effects of brain trauma and the...

• Lawsuit Alleges Doctors Botched Birth

  Christina Cole | March 30, 2007 10:24 PM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  Doctors botched a breach birth, causing a child to suffer numerous medical problems, alleges a multi-million dollar lawsuit.A statement of claim filed by the Mother of the child alleges doctors didn't discover soon enough that the baby wasn't in the proper birthing position. Had they done so, the baby could have been moved while still inside the mother's womb so that she could be delivered...

• 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.

• 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...

• 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.