New York Labor Law Sections 240 and 241, the “Scaffolding Law” protects the rights of construction workers or visitors who suffer a fall or are struck by a falling object. Property owners and contractors must provide scaffolding and other safety measures to protect workers and visitors, including scaffolding, hoists, ladders, slings, hangers, pulleys, and ropes. […]
Category Archives: Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC Blog
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Dec
Dec
Unlike some other states, New York law does not set a hard cap on awards for an injury victim’s pain and suffering, which cannot be objectively measured. Instead, a New York verdict is excessive or inadequate if it deviates materially from what would be reasonable compensation. New York courts look to prior awards for comparable […]
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Sep
Sep
If you have been ticketed for distracted driving in Rochester, this could cause a lot of issues with your license. Watch this video, and then contact our dedicated attorneys Distracted driving is anything that takes your attention away from the road. It could be talking, texting, using your phone, eating, drinking, operating the stereo in […]
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Sep
Sep
Distracted driving and road rage in Rochester are a big problem. Watch this video to learn what you should do if you have become a victim. Call today for a consultation. Drivers that are using their cell phones for talking or texting are often viewed by other drivers as an annoyance and a traffic hazard, […]
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Sep
Sep
As an experienced Rochester Personal Injury Attorney, I am often asked about slip & fall injuries on ice or snow in Rochester. Slip and fall cases are especially prevalent in Rochester during the winter months. The first thing you want to do after a slip and fall is call the police and seek treatment for […]
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Aug
Did you receive an inheritance that you are trying to protect from your spouse? Watch this video about how an inheritance is treated during divorce in Rochester. As a dedicated Rochester Divorce Lawyer, clients who are contemplating divorce want to know how an inheritance they have received will be treated. An inheritance is usually considered […]
Hazing is an issue which has been addressed in various ways by nearly all states, and at every college and university throughout New York. Because Hazing can pose a significant risk to a person’s health and safety, NY PL 120.16 specifically defines hazing, and prohibits it. Hazing is intentionally or recklessly engaging in conduct which […]