Bulky coats are a danger for children in a car seat
As we prepare for the cold winter ahead in Putnam County, there is one important issue that doesn’t get as much attention as it should. I’m talking about winter car seat safety. While I’m happy to see so many parents using the proper car seats for their children, the seat can’t do its job in protecting a child if it’s not used properly. The issue I’m talking about is with heavy winter coats. In order to fit a child wearing a heavy coat into his or her car seat, it means loosening the straps. Those loose straps may fail to…
Who is responsible if you were injured by a fall on an icy walkway?
As we settle into the long winter ahead, we prepare for an increase in the numbers of injuries related to falls due to snow and ice. There is a common misconception that a property owner is automatically responsible for any injury that occurs on his property. In New York State, the law is very specific regarding the obligations of property owners to provide safe conditions.