A man in his 40’s fell while walking along a sidewalk. He sued the City of New York for negligence, claiming that it failed to inspect and repair a defective sidewalk. He suffered a dislocated right ankle fracture, underwent an open reduction internal fixation procedure, and then underwent a year of physical therapy and steroid […]
Category Archives: Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC Blog
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Are you considering buying a house and need legal help? Check out our commonly asked real estate questions, then call our Rochester lawyers. What are the Steps in Buying a Home? The very first step is to have a contract of sale prepared by either the buyer’s or seller’s attorney and/or the real estate broker […]
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Inappropriate antipsychotic (“AP”) drugging is a pervasive problem in New York nursing homes. The Long Term Care Community Coalition’s new antipsychotic drugging data on New York nursing homes (Q2 2021) show that AP drugs are being administered to 18.4% of New York nursing homes residents, 84.8% of whom receive them daily. These highly potent drugs […]
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New York Vehicle & Traffic Law Section 511 defines these three degrees of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. 1. Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree. (a) A person is guilty of the offense of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree when such person operates a […]
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3-year-old Elle Vandenberghe was crossing a Manhattan, New York street when a driver looking for a parking spot backed up a one-way street, through an intersection, and struck her while she was in the crosswalk. Elle suffered permanent brain damage and has limited use of the right side of her body. Under the New York […]
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The New York Consumer Credit Fairness Act (Act), which amends the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR), significantly impacts debt collection lawsuits filed in New York state courts by creditors and third-party debt collectors. Effective April 7, 2022, the New York statute of limitations for debt collection lawsuits arising out of a consumer credit […]
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To avoid New York State Thruway accidents, follow these twelve safety tips. 1. New York’s Move Over Law As soon as you see lights, vests or reflectors, check traffic around you, SLOW DOWN and MOVE OVER if safe to do so. Drivers MUST use due care when approaching an emergency vehicle or hazard vehicle including […]
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Have you been charged with a traffic ticket? Check out these 5 common traffic violation questions, then contact our Rochester lawyers today. 1) What Should I Do If I Was Charged With Distracted Driving and Road Rage? Drivers that are using their cell phones for talking or texting are often viewed by other drivers as […]