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• More Summer Heartaches

  Joe Stanley | July 09, 2007 9:13 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  The death of a 12 year old girl in chenango county again demonstrates how fragile life is. The horrible accident and injury will devastate all those involved. With common sense http://www.9wsyr.com/mostpopular/story.aspx?content_id=47e0b7e5-c996-4ba9-9959-2f99e3ed3ee3the accident could have been prevented. Please be careful

• More Car Motorcycle Crashes

  Joe Stanley | July 02, 2007 4:41 PM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  The crash sunday involving a truck and 3 motorcycles is another example of drivers inattention causing a crash. in this accident a death and serious injuries were the resulthttp://blog.syracuse.com/news/2007/07/locke_residents_killed_auburn.html Please pay attention so you and others will not get hurt

• Late Night Crashes

  Joe Stanley | June 30, 2007 10:14 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  Two terrible crashes on interstates involving local connections highlight the hazards of late night driving, especially for big vehicles. A crash involving 2 trucks killed a liverpool man and a tour bus crash involving airline passengers were both involved in horrible accidents and late night driving. Driving is dangerous more so when they involve big vehicles. Be careful if you travel at night....

• Car Accidents - Teens

  Rob Quattrocci | June 27, 2007 4:46 PM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  Once again last night five teenagers died in a car accident near Rochester. Apparently, the driver overcorrected after a passing maneuver and went into the lane of a tractor trailer. However the case remains under investigation.We have had numerous tragedies involving high school students in the past few months. I am not that far removed to remember what it was like being a teen and the risks...

• Motorcycle Accidents

  Rob Quattrocci | June 25, 2007 2:59 PM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  Benjamin M. West, 25, of 3845 Eager Road, Jamesville, was injuryed in a motorcycle accident at Route 370 and Highland Drive at 9:30 p.m. when he collided with a westbound car driven by Steven D. Bacon, 45, of 404 Third St., Liverpool. Once again the driver of the car turned in front of the cyclist causing the collision. This is approximately the fifth such collision of the summer and the...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...