This winter, Buffalo has already received more than 86 inches of snow. And while some cities throughout the Northeast have received most of their snow from three major blizzards, Buffalo’s snow has been produced by 51 different storms this winter, according to the National Weather Service.

All those storms mean lots of shoveling to keep Buffalo’s sidewalks clean. Buffalo takes a tough stance against property owners who fail to shovel their sidewalks. Buffalo’s snow removal law requires property owners to clear sidewalks of snow within 24 hours of the end of a storm. Property owners who fail to do so must reimburse the city for any shoveling work done by the city on public sidewalks.

Buffalo sidewalk accidents can easily happen on slippery, snow-covered walkways. Each year, slip and fall accidents cause more than one million injuries and kill more than 17,000 people nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Buffalo slip and fall accidents demand serious attention. Have you been injured on a dangerous sidewalk? Don’t be a victim. Fight back. Contact a law firm that works hard to get results. Contact the Law Offices of James Morris. When you choose James Morris, you get a Buffalo law firm that thoroughly understands New York’s complicated legal system. Our experienced attorneys know what it takes to win dangerous sidewalk cases throughout New York. We fight tirelessly to get our clients the justice they rightfully deserve.

Choose a law firm that get results. Contact James Morris. We mean business!

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The CPSC recalled 44 toys in fiscal year 2010, which ended Sept. 30. More have been recalled since then. Click here to find a complete list of recalled toys.

What makes a toy dangerous? Here are some common dangerous toy hazards:

• Choking hazard. Some toys designed for young children have small, detachable parts which children can put in their mouths. That’s why Fisher Price recalled several toys designed for young children.

• Lead paint. Toys that contain unsafe amounts of lead immediately prompt recalls by the federal government. Toys with dangerous amounts of lead paint recently recalled include Double Egg Shakers and Tiny Tink and Friends Children’s Toy Jewelry Sets, specifically the key chains that come with the Disney character toys.

• Fire hazard. Many electronic toys can be a fire hazard, especially if they do not recharge properly. That’s why the federal government ordered Radio Shack to recall Danbar Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters.
• Eye injuries. Sharp-edged toys or ones with projectiles can quickly become dangerous in the hands of a child. It’s the reason why one consumer group recently cautioned against buying Spy Gear Viper Blaster (which contains a dart gun) and DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda 3-1 Transformation Giant Warrior Weapon (“It’s just not a toy you want to hand to a child,” said Joan Swartz, co-founder of World Against Toys Causing Harm, which recently released its annual list of the 10 Most Dangerous Toys of the Year. Watch this video to see WATCH’s 10 Most Dangerous Toys of 2010.)

Injuries to children can be devastating. What would you do if your child was injured by a dangerous toy? You need someone familiar with handling such complicated cases. You need someone who understands state and federal safety regulations. You need someone determined to get results for your family. You need the Law Offices of James Morris.

The lawyers at the Law Offices of James Morris have years of experience representing seriously injured children. Companies have a responsibility to produce safe products. When they fail to do so, these corporations must be held responsible. Contact James Morris today. We mean business.

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