Filing a Claim Against a Public School (Part 1/2) Q: Can I file a claim against my child's school? (Part 1/2) Recently, we've seen an increase in child safety cases within middle and elementary schools. When your child is injured at school–because of a classroom incident, bullying, or any other reason–the first step is almost [...]
Teen Drivers are Inexperienced Drivers Think teen drivers are bad drivers? It isn't necessarily that they're bad, just inexperienced. Teenagers can't adapt to changing road conditions as effectively as adult drivers do because they have yet to be in those situations. Instead, they react in the moment rather than proactively. Defensive driving courses are a great [...]
100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers The roughly 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the most dangerous time for teen drivers, commonly known as the 100 Deadliest Days. Once school ends, these inexperienced drivers hit the road and often fall victim to distracted driving, even when they're the sole occupant of the vehicle. No [...]
Memorial Day and Safe Driving Although Memorial Day traditionally honors and remembers our fallen heroes, it also marks the unofficial start of summer. Safety driving is critical. If you plan to drink at a barbecue or gathering, it is imperative that you have a safe plan to get home. A significant danger at the start [...]
Filing a Notice of Claim Against a Public School Q: If filing a claim against a public school, is there a deadline? In New York State, if you have a claim against any type of municipal entity, you must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the incident. What happens if you miss this [...]
Child Safety at School - What To Do If Your Child Is Injured By a Bully Q: My child was injured by a bully. What do I do? Bullying is a huge problem in schools and greatly influences a child's success both in and out of the classroom. When bullying is persistent, physical, and your [...]
A Missing Step Needs Proper Signage As a personal injury attorney, it's hard not to notice everyday dangers–like this missing step. Imagine it's dark outside. Even with adequate lighting, is that step visible? Is the loose concrete noticeable? Can you tell where the edge of the steps is? If the answer to any of those [...]
Cinco de Mayo and Alcohol-Impaired Driving Accidents We love supporting Buffalo bars and restaurants but Cinco de Mayo is one of the most dangerous drinking holidays. Alcohol-impaired driving accidents are preventable. Even a single drink has an affect on the body. The number of drinks, the type/size of drink, how fast you drink, your sex, your [...]
Slip and Fall Prevention: What To Do/Not Do No one expects to be injured in a slip and fall, and not every slip and fall accident qualifies for a liability case. If a slip and fall accident does occur, we want you to be prepared and understand the steps to take.When it comes to personal [...]
Slip and Fall Prevention Tips: Slip vs Trip vs Fall The first step to preventing an accident is understanding what causes it. So, let's go back to basics: What’s the difference between a slip, a trip, and a fall? If you or a loved one have been injured in a slip and fall due to [...]
