Driver Inattention Blamed on Fatal New York Truck Accident
Last month we reported on a deadly New York truck accident that resulted in six fatalities and left one man seriously injured. The accident occurred when the driver of a tractor-trailer crashed into an SUV that had slowed for highway construction in a work zone. Now, investigators report “the truck driver wasn’t paying attention” when [...]
August 30, 2012 Read MoreCompany Focused on Improving Truckers’ Health Opens Gyms at Truck Rest Stops
A 2007 study in The Journal of the American Dietetic Association reports 86 percent of the estimated 3.2 million truck drivers in the United States are overweight or obese. In fact, as a job category, trucking has the highest rate of obesity. Unfortunately, obesity leads to serious medical problems that can lead to danger when [...]
August 28, 2012 Read MoreNew York State Police Target Drunk Drivers
The New York State Police is joining other law enforcement agencies throughout the country to crack down on impaired drivers. The stepped up patrol, which runs through Labor Day, is in support of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over safety initiative. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sponsors the initiative to reduce injuries [...]
August 23, 2012 Read More“Ghost Bike” Memorials Being Erected for Bicyclists Who Died on New York Highways
In January we reported about the unveiling of the New York State Department of Transportation’s Web site – Bike NY. The website is dedicated to providing New Yorkers with information on bicycle safety, travel tips and the state’s bicycle routes. This site is a testament to the NY legislators who are dedicated to keeping bikers [...]
August 21, 2012 Read MoreLong Island, New York House Explosion Kills Infant, Injures Scores More
On the heels of an explosion caused by a propane tank in Wilson last week, another house in New York exploded leaving a pile of debris and rubble in its wake. The explosion in Long Island resulted in the death of an 18-month-old boy and injuries to nearly 20 people, according to news reports. Among [...]
August 16, 2012 Read MoreCSEA Union Asks New York Drivers to Obey the ‘Move Over Law’
In January, our Binghamton car accident attorneys offered information about New York’s enhanced ‘Move Over Law.’ The expanded ‘Move Over Law’ went into effect Jan. 1 requiring motorists to change lanes when approaching vehicles with flashing amber lights, such as tow trucks. Now, the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) is raising awareness of this new [...]
August 14, 2012 Read MoreFatal Propane Gas Explosion In New York
Last month, an explosion at a family home in Wilson, NY, killed a 14-year-old daughter and left the house in a pile of rubble, according to local news reports. Both parents, another sister and a brother were hospitalized with serious injuries. The daughter is in critical condition in the Erie County Medical Center with severe [...]
August 9, 2012 Read MoreNew York Drivers Face Hefty Penalties if Ticketed for Texting While Driving
Our Binghamton car accident attorneys continue to provide information regarding the crackdown efforts of the NY law enforcement against texting drivers. While most people understand that texting while driving can be extremely dangerous, far too many continue to use their cellphones behind-the-wheel. According to government statistics, in 2010, the use of hand-held communication devices contributed [...]
August 7, 2012 Read MoreRav4 SUV and Certain Lexus Models Recalled by Toyota
Toyota Motor Sales announced yesterday that it has issued a voluntary safety recall involving 2006 to early 2011 model year RAV4 and 2010 model year Lexus HS 250h vehicles sold in the U.S. Toyota estimates that 760,000 Toyota RAV4 and 18,000 Lexus vehicles are affected. Our Binghamton accident attorneys encourage owners of the Toyota Rav4 [...]
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