September changes traffic patterns around New York schools quickly. School buses return to regular routes, parent pickup and drop-off lines form, student drivers share the road with commuters, and more children walk or bicycle near school entrances. In Buffalo, New York, and nearby Western New York communities, those changes can create more sudden stops and […]
Author Archives: Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC
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Sep
Sep
Falling leaves may look harmless, but rain can turn them into a serious road hazard across Rochester, New York. Wet leaves can reduce tire traction, cover pavement markings, conceal potholes and standing water, and make braking or turning less predictable. Rain can create separate hazards by reducing visibility, increasing glare, and making wet pavement harder […]
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Sep
Sep
Early fall motorcycle accidents in Rochester can happen even while riding conditions still appear favorable. Motorcycles remain on Rochester, New York roads in September and into the fall, but drivers may encounter fewer riders than they did during peak summer months. Research on motorcycle conspicuity shows that drivers are more likely to detect motorcycles when […]
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Sep
Sep
Wet leaves, steady rain, shorter daylight, and slick pavement can make autumn driving in Rochester, New York more hazardous. Wet leaves may reduce tire traction, cover lane markings, and hide potholes or standing water. Rain can also reduce visibility and make stopping or steering less predictable. Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC helps people injured in Rochester […]
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Aug
Aug
If you hit a deer in Rochester this fall, move your vehicle to a safe location if you can do so safely, turn on your hazard lights, check yourself and your passengers for injuries, contact police when needed, stay away from the animal, document the scene, and notify your insurer promptly. If anyone is injured, […]
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Aug
Aug
Late summer is a practical time to review your estate plan before fall schedules, holiday travel, and year-end financial decisions compete for attention. If you live in Rochester, New York, or a nearby area, use this review to confirm that your will, power of attorney, health care proxy, living will, trusts, beneficiary designations, and document […]
08
Aug
Aug
If you were injured at the New York State Fair, a county fair, a music festival, or a local community event, you may have a personal injury claim when an unsafe condition or careless act caused your injuries. Possible causes include dangerous walkways, defective rides, unsecured tents, falling equipment, poor crowd control, vendor hazards, and […]
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Aug
Aug
August motorcycle rallies and group rides can place many riders, drivers, volunteers, and visitors on New York roads at the same time. When a crash occurs, an injured rider may have a claim against a negligent driver, another motorcyclist, a vehicle owner, an employer, a repair shop, a manufacturer, a road contractor, or a public […]
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May
May
Spring is an ideal season for Rochester families to review their estate plans, and Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC encourages residents to take action before the year progresses. Life changes, evolving finances, and updated laws in New York can make previously drafted documents outdated or incomplete. Families often overlook crucial elements such as beneficiary updates, powers […]
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May
May
Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC understands the risks homeowners face when transitioning from winter to spring, particularly the invisible threat of carbon monoxide (CO). This colorless, odorless gas can quietly accumulate in homes during routine spring maintenance or repairs, creating dangerous conditions that are often overlooked. While residents in Rochester may focus on cleaning gutters, inspecting […]