Most New York drivers have probably heard the term “no fault” at some point, but based on the calls I receive to my office, I know that this is a term that has led to a lot of confusion. Here are a few of the common questions I have received. What is no fault? Personal… Continue Reading
Bullying can result in serious injury
As Putnam County students settle into their new routine and the excitement of a new school year, some of those students may also be forced to deal with something a lot less pleasant. We’ve all heard terrible stories of bullying and this year the problem will touch many local families. According to stopbullying.gov, Bullying is… Continue Reading
Keeping your kids safe on the school bus
Putnam County students will be going back to school in a few weeks. This means the end of summer and an exciting time for both children and parents. Riding a school bus is a safe and convenient way for your child to get to school. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, school… Continue Reading
Pokémon: Staying safe and avoiding distraction.
It seems everyone has heard of Pokémon Go, and although I have never played the game myself, I am concerned about what it means for the safety of our community. For those who have not heard, this is a smartphone game which uses the phone’s camera and GPS to allow players to search the real… Continue Reading
Pool Safety Video
Summer is here and that means open swimming pools. This video from poolsafely.gov offers some reminders about how to keep everyone safe around the swimming pool. The best thing for everyone is to avoid accidents and injuries. Unfortunately, sometimes fatal drownings and pool related injuries do occur. For more information about the law relating to… Continue Reading
Swimming pool safety and liability
Summer in Putnam County is here and that means many of us will be enjoying our own swimming pools or visiting friends and family for a swim on a hot day. I want to help make sure your excitement and fun last all summer, so I’m going to give you something to think about when… Continue Reading
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month – Share the Road
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and as a rider myself, I take motorcycle safety very seriously. I want to take this opportunity to share some information on motorcycle safety and encourage all drivers and motorcyclists to share the road with each other. In 2014, 4,586 motorcyclists were killed in traffic crashes and 88,000 motorcyclists… Continue Reading
$2,000,000 verdict achieved by Gregory W. Bagen in wrongful death case
Attorney Gregory W. Bagen has successfully achieved a verdict of over $2 million on behalf of his client in a wrongful death lawsuit. The victim in this case was hit from behind while riding his motorcycle. The defendant was found negligent as a results of following at an unsafe distance, thereby causing the accident and… Continue Reading
What to do if you witness an accident
We hear a lot about what to do in case you’re in an accident and of course tips on how to do your best to avoid accidents. I’d like to share a few important things with you about what to do if you witness an accident and are the first to arrive on the scene… Continue Reading
Why you should keep an injury diary.
I would like to offer an expanded version of the brief tips brought to listeners of KICKS 105.5, by me, Putnam County’s Personal Injury Attorney. I will continue to offer expanded versions of my brief tips in future blog posts. I recognize that every individual has a unique set of circumstances, so here is some… Continue Reading
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