Deadly Adenovirus Outbreak in New Jersey

By |2018-11-02T19:57:11+00:00November 2nd, 2018|General News, Negligence & Wrongful Death, Prevention, Safety|

Albany Personal Injury Attorney Explains Wrongful Death Law in Adenovirus Outbreak A ninth child has died as a result of an outbreak of adenovirus at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Haskell, New Jersey. According to health officials, the outbreak started on September 26, when a child in the ventilator unit was diagnosed with a [...]

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Beekmantown Helicopter Crash Tragedy

By |2018-11-02T16:54:28+00:00November 2nd, 2018|General News, Negligence & Wrongful Death, Prevention|

Clifton Park Personal Injury Lawyer Explains How Wrongful Death Claims May Bring Compensation to Victims’ Families Investigators are looking into what caused a helicopter to crash into power lines and burst into flames in northern New York on October 31, 2018 killing two utility workers and injuring two others. The crash occurred in Beekmantown, NY about 20 miles south [...]

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New Gun Laws in New York State

By |2018-04-24T17:59:40+00:00April 24th, 2018|General News, Prevention, Safety|

On March 31, a bill that would require domestic abusers in New York state to turn in all their guns sailed through the Senate and Assembly and was promptly signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo. The bill expands on previous legislation requiring abusers to turn over only their handguns, and also broadens the scope [...]

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Move Over: It’s The Law

By |2018-03-28T17:22:40+00:00March 28th, 2018|Automobile Accidents, DWI Laws, General News, Prevention, Safety|

A local driver’s awareness of New York State’s “move over” law might not have helped state troopers Brent Karow and Shane Swartz all that much. Christopher Neumann was apparently under the influence of alcohol when he plowed into the troopers, as they assisted two tow-truck operators pulling a car out of the median of I-90 [...]

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Fireworks Law in NYS: What’s Legal and What’s Not

By |2017-06-28T19:00:59+00:00June 28th, 2017|General News, Prevention, Safety|

The Fourth of July is this week and you know what that means–fireworks! Although it is customary to celebrate the independence of our nation with a pyrotechnic display, we at LaMarche Safranko Law want to remind everyone of the fireworks law in New York state governing sale and use. Over the past few weeks, you [...]

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Personal Injury Claims: Your Top 5 Questions Answered

By |2017-06-22T19:04:34+00:00June 22nd, 2017|Automobile Accidents, Dog Bite/Attack, General News, Prevention, Safety|

When you or someone you love has suffered a personal injury, the experience can be traumatic. Whether the incident involved a car accident, slip and fall, or dog bite, there are many details to deal with including medical issues, insurance paperwork, lost time at work, and more. While each case is unique, below are key [...]

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Construction Site Accident: Know Your Rights

By |2017-06-15T19:20:40+00:00June 15th, 2017|General News, Prevention, Safety, Verdicts & Settlements|

Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplace environments. One in five people killed on the job in 2015 were construction workers[1] and thousands more are injured each year. In recent years, notable accidents affecting our own community led to the deaths of a 37-year old man in Niskayuna, a 47-year old man in Rensselaer and [...]

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Motorcycle Accidents: Prevention and Response

By |2017-06-02T19:28:07+00:00June 2nd, 2017|General News, Prevention|

If you are one of the more than 240,000 motorcyclists in New York, you are no doubt taking advantage of the longer days and (hopefully soon) warmer weather to get out for a ride. Maybe you’ll be heading to the Adirondacks this weekend for the 35th annual Americade in Lake George, or the 16th annual Warrensburg Bike Rally. Regardless [...]

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Should I Refuse to Take Tests if I am Stopped for DWI?

By |2017-05-18T19:44:36+00:00May 18th, 2017|DWI Laws, General News, Prevention|

Let’s say you had a glass of wine or a beer at dinner, are driving home from the restaurant and are pulled over by a police officer. The officer suspects you’ve consumed alcohol and asks you to exit the car, walk a straight line, stand on one leg, or blow into a hand-held breathalyzer. Should [...]

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First Offense DWI in New York? What You Need to Know

By |2017-05-11T19:47:49+00:00May 11th, 2017|DWI Laws, General News, Prevention|

If you are charged with an alcohol-related offense—whether in a car, motorcycle, ATV, or other motor vehicle—the impact can be serious and far reaching. Consequences include fines, license restrictions, and possible jail time. It is important to understand the charges against you and know your rights. Photo by: KOMUnews Your first step should be to contact an experienced [...]

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