Automobile Accidents

• Car Crashes - Nice Weather - Syracuse

  Rob Quattrocci | May 24, 2007 9:59 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  As the weather turns pleasant people tend to drive faster than normal. Driving at this faster rate of speed tends to cause a large number of car accidents in May and early June. Just yesterday on the commute home I heard of approximately ten accidents that were reported on the traffic report. Please be careful has high speed coupled with inattentiveness can cause high speed accidents - for...

• Beware of further attempts to mislead about lawsuits for injured victims

  Joe Stanley | May 22, 2007 11:51 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  The US Chamber of Commerce has been filling the airwaves with ads about lawsuit abuse.When looked at closely the ads contain misleading information at best for example FactCheck.org labels as "false" the TV spot alleging that "lawsuit abuse" costs each U.S. family $3,500 a year. Other aspects of the campaign have been harshly critical of seeking to harm those least able to protect...

• Boating and Watercraft Safety

  Joe Stanley | May 21, 2007 9:29 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  As the new shows watercraft season is upon us. The season is short and many tragic crashes and accidents occur because of a failure to follow basic rules of common sense. The following story is just such an exampleBoat Crashes Into Buoy On Oneida Lake. Bad things can happen please be careful this summer

• Summer months - drag racing

  Rob Quattrocci | May 19, 2007 11:03 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  With the summer months come the summer cars. Anyone who has been on Erie Blvd. over the summer as see cars drag racing from light to light. In my day we have Camaro's and Mustangs and now the kids seem to enjoy modifying Civic's and Eclipses. This country is in love with the automobile and this writer is as well. However, we must be safe on the roadways and Erie BLvd is not the proper place...

• Construction season on the roadways - be aware

  Rob Quattrocci | May 19, 2007 10:49 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  As probably everyone is aware construction has begun on almost all our roadways. If anyone has been on the Thruway eastbound you are probably aware of it first hand as you were most likely stuck in traffic for an hour. In any event traffic paterns change quickly during construction season and we must be aware of the workers as well as other vehicles.Recenlty, an accident occurred on the...

• Insurance Companies - Profit over care

  Rob Quattrocci | May 16, 2007 8:52 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Insurance companies routinely deny treatment to there clients based on reviews which indicate that the treatment is not necessary. A fictional movie depicting this behavior was made by John Grisham. The Rain Maker involves a story line where an insurance company intentionally withholds treatment to ensure larger profits. Although fictional and very dramatic such activities occur on a daily...

• Car Insurance - New York - Syracuse

  Rob Quattrocci | May 14, 2007 10:25 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Few people are aware of the different part of there car insurance policy. In fact, I would guess that most people do not even read there policy. However, the policy contains many different provisions and it is very important to understand the different sections.First, we are all aware that we have liability coverage in the event that we strike/injure another person. The minimum limit in New...

• Man in Critical condition - Motor Cycle Accident

  Rob Quattrocci | May 14, 2007 10:20 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  A Syracuse Man is in critical condition today after being struck by a motor vehicle. Apaarently the motor vehicle turned in front of the cyclist causing the impact however police investigators are still investigating the crash.Please keep an eye out for motorcyclists. It is spring and everyone has there cycles back on the...

• Accidents - Jet Ski's, Boats

  Rob Quattrocci | May 14, 2007 10:13 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  http://www.resource4accidents.com/topics/jetskiaccidents.htmlIt is finally that time of year in Syracuse and I am sure we are all ready to enjoy the summer after a somewhat losy winter. However, we need to do so safely. Every year news articles document injuries and deaths on our lakes and rivers. We need to boat responsibly, watch for swimmers and jet ski's and if operating a jet ski do so...

• Its spring please be careful and watch for motorcycles

  Joe Stanley | May 14, 2007 7:44 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Motorcycles can be hard to see. They have the same right to use the roads as cars and trucks. Please watch out for them and avoid accidents. Motorcycle drivers have very little protection.