Early fall motorcycle accidents in Rochester can happen even while riding conditions still appear favorable. Motorcycles remain on Rochester, New York roads in September and into the fall, but drivers may encounter fewer riders than they did during peak summer months. Research on motorcycle conspicuity shows that drivers are more likely to detect motorcycles when […]
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Sep
Sep
Wet leaves, steady rain, shorter daylight, and slick pavement can make autumn driving in Rochester, New York more hazardous. Wet leaves may reduce tire traction, cover lane markings, and hide potholes or standing water. Rain can also reduce visibility and make stopping or steering less predictable. Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC helps people injured in Rochester […]
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Aug
Aug
If you hit a deer in Rochester this fall, move your vehicle to a safe location if you can do so safely, turn on your hazard lights, check yourself and your passengers for injuries, contact police when needed, stay away from the animal, document the scene, and notify your insurer promptly. If anyone is injured, […]
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
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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
New York drivers should expect increased impaired-driving enforcement around Labor Day weekend. For 2026, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee lists an End of Summer STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement period from August 19 through Labor Day, September 7. Drivers in Rochester and across New York may encounter added patrols, sobriety checkpoints, and closer attention to traffic […]
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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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Aug
Aug
August falls within the 100 Deadliest Days, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when teen crash risks rise across the country. New York traffic safety officials report that 30 percent of deaths involving drivers ages 16 and 17 occur during June, July, and August. During this part of the summer, teens may drive […]
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Aug
Aug
If you were injured at the New York State Fair, a county fair, a music festival, or a local community event, you may have a personal injury claim when an unsafe condition or careless act caused your injuries. Possible causes include dangerous walkways, defective rides, unsecured tents, falling equipment, poor crowd control, vendor hazards, and […]