Author Archives: Friedman & Ranzenhofer

Children Are Dying From Dangerous Products Because Of This Law

Children Are Dying From Dangerous Products Because Of This Law

NY products liability lawyer answers the question of how does the federal Consumer Product Safety Act prevent child safety and dangerous product safety disclosures? Good Morning. I am Bob Friedman, Attorney with Friedman & Ranzenhofer, and PC. Welcome to the December 18th, 2020 edition of the Legal Survival Channel: Today’s Legal News You Can Use. During your […]

Are NY Town And Village Courts Closed Due To Coronavirus?

Are NY Town And Village Courts Closed Due To Coronavirus?

New York attorney Robert Friedman explains new court safety protocols effective December 9, 2020. Good Morning. I am Bob Friedman, Attorney with Friedman & Ranzenhofer, and PC. Welcome to the December 14th, 2020 edition of the Legal Survival Channel: Today’s Legal News You Can Use For many months, the New York Unified Court System has permitted in-person […]

What Is The NY Scaffold Law?

What Is The NY Scaffold Law

New York  Labor Law Sections 240 and 241, the “Scaffolding Law”  protects the rights of construction workers or visitors who suffer a fall or are struck by a falling object. Property owners and contractors must provide scaffolding and other safety measures to protect workers and visitors, including  scaffolding, hoists, ladders, slings, hangers, pulleys, and ropes. […]

How Much Do NY Juries Award for Pain and Suffering?

How Much Do NY Juries Award for Pain and Suffering

Unlike some other states, New York law does not set a hard cap on awards for an injury victim’s pain and suffering, which cannot be objectively measured. Instead, a New York verdict is excessive or inadequate if it deviates materially from what would be reasonable compensation. New York courts look to prior awards for comparable […]

Slip & Fall on Ice Injuries

Slip & Fall on Ice Injuries

As an experienced Rochester Personal Injury Attorney, I am often asked about slip & fall on ice injuries. Call our office today for a legal consultation. Slip and fall cases are especially prevalent in Rochester during the winter months. The first thing you want to do after a slip and fall is call the police […]

How Can My NY Will Be Signed Remotely?

How Can My NY Will Be Signed Remotely?

New York estate planning attorney Robert Friedman discusses how remote signing, notarization and witnessing of estate planning documents has been extended until January 1, 2021. Good Morning. I am Bob Friedman, Attorney with Friedman & Ranzenhofer, and PC. Welcome to the December 10th, 2020 edition of the Legal Survival Channel: Today’s Legal News You Can Use New […]

Emotional Damages in Rochester

Emotional Damages in Rochester

As an experienced Rochester Injury Lawyer I am often asked if one can file a claim based off of emotional damages in Rochester. Emotional damages are real, and can have long lasting and debilitating effects that can change your life forever. Some symptoms can include anxiety when driving a vehicle, inability to sleep after an […]

Our Commitment To Equality

Following the tragic deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, and countless other needless acts of violence against members of our most vulnerable communities, Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC, expresses solidarity with all those who have been unjustly marginalized, whether it be because of race, religion, nationality, or sexual orientation. We see you, we hear […]

3 Personal Injury Facts

3 Personal Injury Facts

Check out these 3 personal injury facts that are commonly brought up in a personal injury case. Call our Rochester office today. Compensation The extent of the injuries will be the first thing that determines whether or not you will receive compensation The second factor is the facts and circumstances of the case The amount […]

Judges & Lawyers Behaving Badly Blog

Judges & Lawyers Behaving Badly Blog

Resignation of judge who called juror ‘Aunt Jemima’ is irrevocable The Pennsylvania Court of Judicial Discipline ruled that  a judge who referred to a juror as “Aunt Jemima” cannot change his mind about resigning. Former Judge Mark Tranquilli resigned agreeing that he would not serve as a judge in the future. That pledge is “binding […]