Does a Living Will Prevent My Doctors From Using a Ventilator to Treat COVID-19? Coronavirus (COVID-19) can cause severe respiratory problems requiring hospitalization and the use of a ventilator. Your Living Will does not prevent medical providers from using a ventilator, if needed. New York living wills are written declarations instructing your family and doctor about…
Make Sure Your Estate Planning Is Up to Date The current coronavirus pandemic has caused a lot of uncertainty in the world. With that being said, there is no better time than now to make sure your estate planning is up to date. By doing so, you’re not just protecting your interests and assets, you’re…
How to Have Your Will, Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy Prepared Without Leaving Your Home or Car Seven Easy Steps For your safety, we are offering remote or drive-up no-contact document signing during the COVID-19 crisis. We are available by phone or email at any time to answer your questions. These are the…
Proving Negligence in a Slip and Fall Claim A slip and fall claim, like any personal injury claim, is founded on negligence. Proving that someone else is responsible for your injuries is the most difficult part of recovering compensation. This is why you need an experienced attorney to guide you through this process. Our Rochester…
Injured in a Truck Accident If you have been injured in a truck accident in Rochester, you need to consult with an experienced attorney as soon as possible. At Friedman & Ranzenhofer, we understand the trauma that these types of accidents can incur. As Rochester personal injury attorneys, it is our civic duty to protect…
Injured from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Have you or a loved one been injured from carbon monoxide poisoning? You may be eligible to file a product liability claim. Carbon monoxide poisoning causes approximately 30 deaths and 450 injuries every year. Usually, this happens to people through the use of portable camping heaters, stoves inside tents, lanterns,…
Are You Responsible for Your Parent’s Nursing Home Bills? Adult children are not responsible for their parent’s nursing home bills under New York state law. Also, federal regulation 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B. Section 483.15 prohibits nursing homes from requiring a third party to be personally liable as a condition for admission. However, children…
Violation of Probation For less serious crimes, the state of New York will authorize probation in lieu of jail time if they think the defendant is unlikely to end up in trouble again. However, violation of probation is a serious crime in itself. If you have been caught violating any of the terms of your…
Charged with Health Care Fraud If you’ve been charged with health care fraud, odds are that there are a number of other related charges. You’re probably accused of bilking insurers or Medicare/Medicaid, or even practicing medicine without proper credentials. Our Rochester health care fraud lawyer has worked with countless clients in your situation, and we know how…
Penalties for Grand Larceny in New York The penalties for grand larceny in New York State are not to be taken lightly. This is a very serious crime with very serious consequences. Depending on the degree of larceny, you could be facing up to 25 years in prison. It takes a strong, dedicated criminal defense…