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 [...]
Slip and Fall Prevention Tips: Spill Management While shopping in the dairy section of a large grocery store, one of the cooling units leaked water onto the floor. An employee stood over the spill, blocking it off and verbally warning all shoppers in that section of the potential danger. The result? No accidental slips and [...]
Slip and Fall Prevention Tips: Entrance Mats This spring, when you see April showers, think “entrance mats.” Over 2 million fall-related injuries occur annually, and wet floors are a key contributor. As rainwater gets tracked indoors–whether it’s a clothing store, a grocery store, a restaurant, an office space–slick floors, poor traction, and inadequate maintenance set [...]
Spring PSA: Watch Out for Kids on the Road Kids who have been cooped up all winter long are excited to be outdoors. When you're driving through residential neighborhoods, as we shift into spring keep an eye out for kids playing street hockey, biking, skateboarding, or even just crossing the street. They might not look [...]
