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 […]
Author Archives: Michael H. Ranzenhofer, Esq.
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Aug
Aug
Summer vacation social media posts can affect a Rochester personal injury claim when photos, videos, captions, location tags, comments, fitness updates, or other online activity appear inconsistent with what you have reported about pain, mobility, work restrictions, emotional harm, or daily activities. A smiling photo from a Finger Lakes day trip or a short video […]
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Aug
Aug
A slip or trip at a Rochester summer event may support a personal injury claim when an unsafe condition caused the fall and a responsible party created the hazard, knew about it, or should have discovered it through a reasonable inspection. Temporary event spaces can present risks such as spilled drinks, loose cords, uneven flooring, […]
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Jul
Jul
Motorcycle crash risks rise during Rochester’s warmer months because more riders, commuters, vacationers, and weekend drivers share the road. Summer can also bring construction zones, loose gravel, sudden rain, sun glare, heavier event traffic, and drivers who misjudge a motorcycle’s speed or distance. New York reported 4,681 personal-injury motorcycle crashes and 189 motorcyclist deaths in […]
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Jul
Jul
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 […]
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Jul
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
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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Jul
Jul
Summer road construction across Rochester changes normal traffic patterns and increases crash risks for drivers across Monroe County and surrounding areas. Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC regularly assists individuals injured in these conditions and understands how quickly work zone conditions can turn dangerous. Lane shifts, reduced speed limits, heavy equipment, and driver distraction all combine during […]
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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 […]