20
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 […]
18
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 […]
13
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, […]
11
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 […]
08
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 […]
04
Aug
Aug
August motorcycle rallies and group rides can place many riders, drivers, volunteers, and visitors on New York roads at the same time. When a crash occurs, an injured rider may have a claim against a negligent driver, another motorcyclist, a vehicle owner, an employer, a repair shop, a manufacturer, a road contractor, or a public […]
30
Jul
Jul
A back-to-school car accident in Rochester may involve more than one responsible party. A negligent driver is often the first person examined, but liability may also extend to a vehicle owner, employer, school bus contractor, school district, municipality, road contractor, or another party whose conduct helped cause the crash. Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC helps injured […]
28
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 […]