New York Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Fatal Car Crash
Our New York law enforcement is faced daily with fighting drunk drivers. However, they also struggle to combat the growing problem of drugged drivers who pose just as serious of a public safety concern as drunk drivers. Now, in the case of a suspected drugged driver responsible for the death of their children, a family [...]
July 31, 2012 Read MoreMan Dies in New York Garbage Truck Accident
Earlier this month a New York man died as he worked his trash collection route. According to news reports, the man was apparently “pinned under or between parts of the machinery” that picks garbage up and dumps it into the truck. Unfortunately, work accidents like this happen too frequently and are often preventable. On July [...]
July 26, 2012 Read MoreNew York Highway Construction Zone Accident Leaves Six Dead, One Injured
Six people died and one person was critically injured in a tragic New York car accident Thursday morning, according to news reports. A tractor-trailer was approaching a highway work zone, on Route 11 in Antwerp, where cars had slowed or stopped. The driver did not stop before striking multiple vehicles, resulting in a fiery crash. [...]
July 24, 2012 Read MoreNew York Girl Suffers Injuries from Bites by Pit Bull
A pit bull attacked a 7-year-old girl as she got off the elevator in her New York apartment complex. The young girl and her brother were on the way to their babysitter’s apartment when the dog grabbed the girl. She was treated for injuries to her arm and neck. According to one news report, the [...]
July 19, 2012 Read MoreNew York Tickets Over 20,000 Texting-While-Driving Violators in Year Since Tougher Texting Law Took Effect
The New York State Police has spent the last year enforcing the state’s anti-texting law that went into effect July 12, 2011. According to an announcement by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, the effort has been successful: more than 20,000 tickets have been issued since the tougher law took effect. Our Binghamton car accident attorneys once [...]
July 17, 2012 Read MoreNew Yorkers Encouraged to Observe National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
It seems that every where we turn someone is talking on a cellphone. Unfortunately, still far too many Americans talk on their phones when driving our New York highways. July has been dubbed “National Cell Phone Courtesy Month,” and it offers New Yorkers yet another opportunity to put their phones down while driving. The courtesy [...]
July 12, 2012 Read MoreNew York Motorists Reminded to Share the Road with Motorcyclists
Ensuring that motorists safely share the road with motorcycle riders was the focus of National Motorcycle Awareness Month in May. Although the safety awareness campaign is over, the message is still clear for New York motorists – it is critical for drivers to take extra care when they are sharing the road with a motorcycle. [...]
July 10, 2012 Read MoreBlueprint Offered to Help End Distracted Driving
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has been steadfast in his battle to end distracted driving in the United States. Now, under his direction, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has launched its Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving. The blueprint “offers a comprehensive strategy to address the growing and dangerous practice of using handheld cell phones behind [...]
July 5, 2012 Read MoreNew Yorkers Urged to Enjoy the Fourth of July But to Leave the Fireworks to the Professionals
Tomorrow is the Fourth of July, and with that comes the fun and excitement of picnics, swimming, family gatherings and spectacular fireworks displays. Now, thanks to the generosity of the Ithaca firefighters and the town’s residents, the town has enough money to once again provide a community fireworks show. Binghamton residents can enjoy a local [...]
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