Miscellaneous

• Fisher-Price Recalls Almost 1 Million Toys Due to Lead in Paint

  Jenny Albano | August 02, 2007 10:38 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  The CPSC and Fisher-Price Inc. are recalling 967,000 toys because the surface paint contains too much lead. Lead is toxic and if it is ingested by children, lead can cause health problems. Over 83 different types of toys are included in the recall, such as popular Sesame Street and Dora the Explorer toys. The recalled toys were manufactured in China and were then distributed in stores all...

• 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...

• 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.

• Be Safe Watch for the Other Guy

  Joe Stanley | May 25, 2007 9:22 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  It is a holiday weekend. Accidents and injuries skyrocket at this time. Car accidents and crashes increase. In 2005, highway crashes killed 33,329 motor vehicle occupants, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Over 55 percent of those victims were not wearing their safety restraints, which is why state trooper patrols will be nestled in areas around the state to catch...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• Dog Bites - Watertown - The one free bite rule

  Rob Quattrocci | April 24, 2007 9:21 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  In New York we have law in effect that requires someone injured by a dog to show that the dog had prior vicious propensities. This can be shown in a number of ways including showing that the dog had bitten someone else prior to your bite or by showing that the dog exhibited vicious tendencies such as bearing his teeth, growling etc. Showing that a dog had prior vicious propensities can be very...

• Disclaimer

  Staff Writer | February 17, 2007 12:24 PM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  The information found on this website should not be construed as legal advice and is not a substitute for professional legal consultation. You should not base your legal decisions solely on the information found in this site and you are encouraged to seek the counsel of an attorney regarding your specific questions or situation. The information found herein may represent the opinions or...