Yes, a speeding conviction can raise your insurance rates in New York, but an increase is not automatic in every case. An insurer may consider the final conviction, how far over the speed limit you were driving, your prior driving history, recent violations or accidents, available discounts, and the insurer’s approved rating plan. New York […]
Author Archives: Michael H. Ranzenhofer, Esq.
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Jul
Summer travel can bring more traffic stops across New York, especially on routes used by visitors driving through Rochester, the New York State Thruway, Lake Ontario communities, and the Finger Lakes region. For out-of-state drivers, a New York traffic ticket can affect more than one trip because the case may follow you through fines, points, […]
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Jul
Heatwaves place elderly nursing home residents in New York at serious risk due to dehydration, heat stroke, and worsening medical conditions. Facilities have a legal duty to provide safe environments, including proper cooling, hydration, and supervision. When those standards are not met, residents can suffer preventable harm. Families often discover warning signs too late, making […]
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Jun
Summer gatherings in Rochester, New York, often bring friends and families together in backyards, patios, and outdoor spaces, but these environments can also create unexpected risks when property conditions are unsafe or poorly maintained. Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC, represents individuals and families who have been injured in preventable accidents and helps them understand when a […]
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Jun
Hit-and-run accidents in Rochester during summer festival season can happen suddenly in crowded streets, busy intersections, and event parking areas where visibility is limited and traffic is unpredictable. Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC helps individuals understand what to do immediately after these incidents, from protecting health and documenting evidence to navigating insurance claims and legal options […]
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Jun
During the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer, New York sees a marked increase in traffic accidents, particularly involving teen drivers. At Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC, we help families navigate the legal and insurance challenges that follow these accidents, ensuring teens’ rights are protected and compensation is pursued appropriately. This period, spanning from Memorial Day through […]
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Jun
Elder Law Attorney Robert Friedman, drawing on over 45 years of estate planning legal experience, presented the “Fourteen Ways to Preserve Your Assets with the Medicaid Laws” seminar on May 20, 2026 at the Senior Health & Fitness Fair at the Clarence Town Park Clubhouse. Learn about the latest strategies to preserve your assets if […]
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Jun
Swimming pool accidents in New York can lead to serious injuries, especially when unsafe property conditions, poor supervision, missing barriers, or negligent maintenance play a role. Property owners are not automatically liable for every pool injury, but they may be responsible when they fail to take reasonable steps to keep guests, tenants, customers, or children […]
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The spring home buying season in Rochester, New York, is a time of opportunity and activity, but it can also be fraught with legal pitfalls that delay closings. Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC, has extensive experience helping buyers and sellers navigate these complexities. Errors in contracts, title searches, financing, and property disclosures can create unnecessary delays […]