Automobile Accidents

• Car Accidents - Pedestrians

  Rob Quattrocci | July 17, 2007 8:57 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  As it is summer more people are walking the streets thus as drivers we must slow down and watch for these pedestrians particularly in populated areas. Kids are out of school and likewise in the streets. Recently, a pedestrian was struck near Crouse Hospital and sustained serious injuries. I would ask drivers to slow down in these populated areas and keep a lookout for those crossing the...

• Boating and Watercraft Safety(2)

  Joe Stanley | July 09, 2007 9:26 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  http://www.9wsyr.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=dfe47976-a700-4408-82bd-eb9862340fa6This is a tragic story lives wrecked because of the failure to use common sense. Drinking when operating any motorized vehicle is dumb and criminal. Dont do it

• More Summer Heartaches

  Joe Stanley | July 09, 2007 9:07 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  The death of a 12 year old girl in chenango county again demonstrates how fragile life is. The horrible accident and injury will devastate all those involved. With common sense the accident could have been prevented. Please be careful.For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

• Chid Car Seats and Crashes

  Joe Stanley | July 06, 2007 11:19 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  The tragic accident on the thruway in which 3 children were injured or killed http://www.9wsyr.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=a9d78839-68f4-4a89-afdb-ac3b800f816finvolved an ejection from the vehicle and no child safety restraints. Please make sure all children protected.For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

• More Car Motorcycle Crashes

  Joe Stanley | July 02, 2007 4:45 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  The crash sunday involving a truck and 3 motorcycles is another example of drivers inattention causing a crash. in this accident a death and serious injuries were the resulthttp://blog.syracuse.com/news/2007/07/locke_residents_killed_auburn.html Please pay attention so you and others will not get hurt

• Late Night Crashes

  Joe Stanley | June 30, 2007 10:22 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Two terrible crashes on interstates involving local connections highlight the hazards of late night driving, especially for big vehicles. A crash involving 2 trucks killed a liverpool man and a tour bus crash involving airline passengers were both involved in horrible accidents and late night driving. Driving is dangerous more so when they involve big vehicles. Be careful if you travel at night....

• Speeding and inexperienced drivers

  Joe Stanley | June 29, 2007 11:23 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Once again the hazards of young drivers and speed has happened in our community. The results are another bad car crash with potentially serious injuries. Please be careful and drive safely. Young drivers need to be watched. For example, look at the recent crash involving the Fairport, NY cheerleaders. Our young people are a precious asset, lets keep them safe.For more information on this...

• Automobile Accidents - Teens

  Rob Quattrocci | June 27, 2007 4:40 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Once again last night five teenagers died in a car accident near Rochester. Apparently, the driver overcorrected after a passing maneuver and went into the lane of a tractor trailer. However the case remains under investigation.We have had numerous tragedies involving high school students in the past few months. I am not that far removed to remember what it was like being a teen and the risks...

• Yet another motorcycle accident - Lysander

  Rob Quattrocci | June 25, 2007 11:32 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Over the weekend another cyclist was injured due to an inattentive motorist.Benjamin M. West, 25, of 3845 Eager Road, Jamesville, was riding the bike at Route 370 and Highland Drive at 9:30 p.m. when he collided with a westbound car driven by Steven D. Bacon, 45, of 404 Third St., Liverpool. http://blog.syracuse.com/news/2007/06/motorcyclist_in_critical_condi.htmlOnce again the driver of the car...

• Motorcycle Accidents(2)

  Rob Quattrocci | June 22, 2007 11:04 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  It appears that motorcycle accidents are on the rise this summer as there have been many horrific accidents over the last month. Again, this morning a driver did not see a motorcyclist causing a collision which caused the cyclist to sustain serious injuries.Peter Nato, 30, of Sherrill, was driving a 2004 Suzuki motorcycle south on Route 46 when Bethany Dingman, 21, of Rome, was traveling north...