While the summer driving season may be over, the occasional frustrations that come with driving will stay throughout the fall, and likely into the winter. Because of this, the threat of road rage and the potential for accidents will be something that drivers will have to deal with as long…
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Recall: fire alarms may fail to alert consumers
We hear about many types of product recalls throughout the year, from toys to various household appliances to motor vehicles. The basic point of a product recall is to make sure that the unsafe product does not hurt consumers. A recent recall is definitely alarming because the product is actually…
The duties a driver has in avoiding pedestrian accidents
As we noted in a prior post, the change of seasons means that drivers must continue to use reasonable care while behind the wheel; especially during the morning hours, since there are people walking to school, riding bikes and taking morning runs. Because of this, drivers must pay attention to…
How drivers should deal with construction zones
The summer driving season in central New York may be over as fall as officially begun. However, there are still a number of road construction projects going on in our region. With that, accidents in or near construction zones are still a danger to drivers. Because of this, it is…
Medical malpractice comes in different forms
A physician who practices in Baldwinsville who has been accused of sexually assaulting a patient will reportedly not fight the state’s efforts to rescind his medical license. The doctor recently signed a consent agreement with the New York State Board for Professional Medical Conduct that calls for him to turn…
Diagnostic problems affect more patients than once thought
The old business adage “if you are in business long enough, you are likely to be sued” may have some truth to it. Depending on the industry and complexity of the business, mistakes can and will be made. At the same time, the health industry has some of the same…
VW deception could result in recalls
With ABC’s hit drama “Scandal” returning this week, it would be appropriate to discuss the latest automaker’s scandal. And if you know anything about scandals, it is not the deception or act; it is the cover-up that gets people in trouble. Because of this, it is probably best to admit…
Why patients should consider medical malpractice lawsuits
The decision to bring a medical malpractice lawsuit is not always an easy one. For those who have been continually in and out of hospitals for various illnesses, the prospect of confronting doctors is something that they may not want to deal with. Others may feel as if no one…
Toyota scores two awards for safety excellence
Last year, it seemed uncertain if Toyota Motor Corporation would survive all of the controversy stemming from the Takata airbag recall after the highly publicized sudden acceleration problems that plagued Camrys and Lexus ES models years before. Fast forward to September 2015, and Toyota has scored two major victories. The…
New motorcycle riders could be at risk
Despite the warm weather in central New York, the end of the summer is drawing near. As a matter of fact, the official first day of fall is next week. With that, the weather is expected to get cooler and people will start putting their motorcycles away for the winter.…