Hybrids Offer Safer Alternative to Conventional Smaller Cars, the IIHS reports
New research results reported by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reveals that occupants in hybrid cars involved in accidents suffer 25-27% fewer injuries than occupants of comparably sized conventional cars. Our NY car accident attorneys recommend that NY residents looking to purchase a smaller car in the next year review the data on [...]
November 30, 2011 Read MoreNY Auto Accident Lawyer Warns Drivers to Put Away Phones and Focus on the Road During Thanksgiving Travel
As the holiday season gets into full swing this Thanksgiving week, motorists need to remember that New York’s laws on texting behind the wheel are tougher than ever, Binghamton auto accident attorney Scott Gottlieb warned today. According to a recent report by the Syracuse Post-Standard, an estimated 38.2 million people are expected to travel between [...]
November 24, 2011 Read MoreThanksgiving Drivers Should Be Aware of ‘Operation Hang Up’ Targeting Handheld Device Users
The American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates that 42.5 million Americans will travel this year to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family, during the holiday travel period from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 23, to 5:59 a.m. Monday, November 28. Our NY car accident attorneys encourage Binghamton drivers to stay safe over the holiday period. Making [...]
November 22, 2011 Read MoreDaimler Technology Provides 6D Vision for Cars To Detect and Respond to Movement
The Daimler automotive company is developing new technology for its cars that will respond to hazards faster than a human can recognize the danger. Cars equipped with the technology, called 6D Vision, will be able to sense the location and speed of nearby pedestrians, cyclists, cars, and other moving objects. If the 6D Vision technology [...]
November 17, 2011 Read MoreDrunk Drivers Cause Injuries in Two Separate NY Accidents
Two accidents this weekend shine a light on the dangers of drunk driving. According to WHEC-TV, a drunk driver struck a woman who was getting out of her parked car in Rochester early Sunday morning. In the second incident in Gates, just outside Rochester, a drunk driver seriously injured his passenger when he ran a [...]
November 15, 2011 Read MoreDrowsy Driving Crashes are Preventable
The American Automobile Association (AAA) released study results that showed the dangers of drowsy driving in the U.S. are far more prevalent than thought. The foundation found that one in six deadly vehicle crashes are the result of someone driving while drowsy. Our Binghamton, NY car accident attorneys encourage drivers to not only be alert [...]
November 11, 2011 Read MoreDrunk Driver Fatally Injures NY Couple
A husband and wife from Greece, NY, were killed when the car they were in was struck by a hit-and-run driver. A 39-year-old chiropractor was charged with driving while intoxicated and fleeing the scene of an accident at Strong Memorial Hospital after suffering injuries in the accident. Our Binghamton, NY car accident attorneys encourage drivers [...]
November 8, 2011 Read MoreRecent Dog Attacks Reminds NY Residents to Be Cautious Around Dogs
The Humane Society of the United States reports there are nearly 78 million dogs owned by Americans. In addition, nearly 40% of all US homes own at least one dog as a pet. Dogs are often called “man’s best friend,” and are treated like one of the family, but sometimes family pets can suddenly attack [...]
November 3, 2011 Read MoreChild Safety Reminders
Research repeatedly shows that traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for young children, and the change in daylight patterns due to the end of Daylight Saving Time can put our children in additional danger. Our Binghamton, NY injury attorneys plead with drivers to stay alert to children crossing streets, bicycling, or even boarding [...]
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