Automobile Accidents

• Car Accidents - More than usual

  Rob Quattrocci | October 09, 2007 8:31 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  It has felt that there have been numerous car accidents reported in Central New York this summer. Recently, the Post Standard confirmed this feeling as in September there were eight fatalities in CNY the most since 1994. This is alarming as winter has not even arrived and with bad weather comes more accidents. Therefore, give yourself a little more time to your destination.If you are involved...

• Car Accident - Adirondacks

  Rob Quattrocci | September 26, 2007 11:52 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Yesterday there was another severe car accident in the Adirondacks involving young people and alcohol. Apparently, the vehicle went off the road and beer cans were found outside the vehicle. Three people died and another isin serious condition.It seems this summer that there has been a rash of deaths on our roadways and many involving younger drivers. Please be careful and do not drink and...

• More on Highway Safety

  Joe Stanley | September 05, 2007 9:32 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  The recent tragic car truck crash on the New York Thruway shows what we have warned about in previous posts. High speed travel is dangerous and traveling late at night or early morning is even more dangerous. Take your time. Make sure you are awake. Better late than never is a very good saying.For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle...

• Car Accidents - Syracuse

  Rob Quattrocci | August 28, 2007 4:01 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Downtown Syracuse can be dangerous for both pedestrians and drivers. The roads have restrictions regarding left hand turns however that does not stop motorists. These motorists present a danger to pedestrians who would not expect a car to make an illegal left hand turn and drivers alike. In addition, particularly during the work day traffic tendas to be heavy in the downtown area and this...

• Motorcycle Crash

  Joe Stanley | August 27, 2007 10:57 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Another bad motorcycle crash in cayuga county shows that we all need to pay attention to all those who use the highways. A moments inattention can have terrible consequences.For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

• Seatbelts and Saftey

  Joe Stanley | August 27, 2007 10:49 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  The recent serious car crash in where the crash victim walked away with only minor injuries is just another reason to wear your seatbelt because a crash can happen at anytime or place on the roadFor more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

• Wrongful Death Statutes - New York

  Rob Quattrocci | August 21, 2007 1:31 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  New Yorkers constantly are surprised when they call my office when a loved one has past away and learn that the avenue of recovery is quite limited in New York. In New York you can only recover against a negligent party for certain items of damage:1. Funeral Expenses2. Pecuniary Loss - Loss of Services3. Lost income only if that person was married or had dependents4. Pain and...

• Trucks and Safety

  Joe Stanley | August 01, 2007 10:20 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  The recent truck accident in oswego on route 104 demonstrates how dangerous our roadways have become with the increased truck and car travel. We need to insist that our politicians continue to support highway and vehicle improvements to account for the increase. Hopefullly this will reduce car, truck and other vehicular accidents that reult in injuries and death.For more information on this...

• Motorcycle Accidents - Syracuse, Utica

  Rob Quattrocci | July 28, 2007 10:44 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  We have posted many times on here regarding the importance of being attentive in the summer and watching for cyclists - unfortunately last night another motorcylcist was killed in a crash when he was struck by an inattentive driver and as the driver pulled out from a stop sign and did not see the motorcycle.Please be careful on the roadways.For more information on this subject, please refer to...

• More horrors on roadways

  Joe Stanley | July 17, 2007 9:34 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  http://www.9wsyr.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=1afc2b8c-1428-4115-a389-41beff41b9cf.this is another example of the number of tragedies that have happened on the roads this summer. Please be careful and watch out for other divers and just watch out.For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.