LaMarche Safranko Blog
Have you been hurt on the “site”?
Construction site accidents are unfortunately far too common for many reasons, including the failure to provide workers with a safe work environment or proper safety equipment. Property owners, employers and general contractors must provide a safe place to work to those such as roofers, welders, [...]
New Penalties For Repeat DWI Offenders Take Effect September 25, 2012
The NY State DMV has recently announced tougher regulations for people convicted of multiple alcohol or drug-related offenses. The regulations allow the DMV to conduct a lifetime review of a driver’s abstract and to deny the driver’s application for reinstatement of a license if the [...]
Do I need a lawyer if I am a suspect in a criminal case?
One of the most important rights that a suspect or a defendant has is his/her right to be represented by counsel. The 6th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to have the Assistance of Counsel [...]
What if I get convicted of a drinking and driving offense?
Penalties associated with Drinking and Driving DWAI Driving While Ability Impaired is a violation. A person convicted of a Driving While Ability Impaired violation faces up to 15 days in jail, a 90 day license suspension, a fine between $300 and $500 as well as [...]
Have you been injured as a result of a Fall?
We are often asked by people who, for example, fell and suffered an injury at supermarket, a convenience store, an apartment complex or a personal residence, if they are entitled to file a claim for their injuries. While there is no simple answer, there are [...]
LaMarche Safranko Law Secures $400k Settlement For Client Who Was Injured at Work
When employees are injured on the job, they often wonder: “Can I file a lawsuit for my injuries? Is worker’s compensation my only option?” LaMarche Safranko Law was pleased to secure a $400,000 settlement recently for an injured client who fell from a scaffold at work and [...]
LaMarche and Safranko Team Up
ALBANY, NEW YORK, February 1, 2012 – George E. LaMarche III, Esq., founder of LaMarche Law PLLC and Andrew R. Safranko, Esq. today announced the formation of their new firm: LaMarche Safranko Law PLLC, a law firm focused on addressing the needs of individual clients, [...]
Does That Dog Still Bite?
In my last blog post, I talked about steps dog owners can take toward lessening the risk of dog bites through training, neutering and effective restraint methods. It’s also important for both dog owners and victims of dog bites to understand the legal standards for pursuing dog-bite [...]
Does Your Dog Bite?
Only in the movies can a talented actor like Peter Sellers make a dog bite funny, such as in the following classic scene from The Pink Panther Strikes Again: But in real life, we all know that a dog bite is far from a laughing matter, [...]
Driven to Distraction and Death
A recent local story has underscored the danger, as well as the heartbreak, of driving while distracted. Not only is this a critical safety issue: it is increasingly becoming the cause of vehicular manslaughter. The U.S. Department of Transportation website, Distraction.gov, defines Distracted Driving this way: There are [...]
