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As a truck accident attorney and bus accident attorney, I have seen all kinds of dangerous situations created. But Haines Tours has a first. Friday the FMCSA, the Federal Motor Carrier Safe ordered Haines cease operations when 6 passengers were found in a luggage compartment.

The FDA wants companies making ‘metal on metal’ artificial hips to take a closer look at how patients fare after their hip replacement surgery.

The FDA seeks this “in response to an increasing number of consumer complaints about the implants”, along with last year’s recall of an all-metal

The heroic acts of a local bus aide shielded a 4 year old child in a school bus rollover accident yesterday. A car driver failed to stop at the intersection of County and Strickler Roads in Clarence New York about 7:30 AM and hit the bus t-bone.

As a bus accident attorney, I see reckless bus operation often-but most companies and drivers are safe.

The May 7 death of a New York man confirms the need to enforce safety to protect the public. On Saturday, a tourist was stuck and dragged as the bus turned

You and your family can have a great and memorable Mothers Day and do good. The Elephant Run is an annual event full of positivity which benefits transplant patients and helps raise awareness of the successes of transplants.

Expect to see more news about e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes are nicotine delivery devices. Manufacturers bill them as an alternative to cigarettes where cigarette smoking is prohibited. They are also advertised as devices for those trying to quit smoking.

This past month The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling nearly 800,000 child safety seats.
The problem involves the harness which can come loose on its own on seats with a center front adjuster.

7 million candles are being recalled as the cup holding the candle could melt or catch fire.

The tea lights were sold under the Chesapeake Bay Candle and Modern Light brand names from 2009 through this year locally at Target, Wegmans, also other stores nationwide between July 2009

We are changing our website and blog to make it more relevant and provide more information to consumers when in need, particularly when dealing with insurance companies.

Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of the New York State Trooper, who lost his life on I 290 Saturday in the line of duty. Early reports suggest the driver of the truck may have been looking left as he entered I 290 from the

Bronx bus crash witnesses state the bus was moving erratically at a high rate of speed and repeatedly veered onto the shoulder of the highway before the accident.

Witnesses report the March 12 bus that crashed on I 95, near New York City killing 14 an injuring many more was moving “at a high rate of speed” The bus was traveling from the Mohegan Sun casino in Connecticut at daybreak yesterday.

As a truck accident attorney I have had the privilege to represent many UPS employees. Each has been incredibly dedicated, hard-working and conscientious. They should not be requires to drive trucks with cracked or rotted frames.

Toyota is recalling the 2008-2011 Lexus LX570, 2010 Toyota RAV4, 2009-2009 Toyota 4Runner, 2006-2007, Lexus RX 330, RX350,and RX 400,2004-2006 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid to replace floor mat and retention clips.

As an attorney, I make a conscious effort to give back. One of the things I enjoy most is mentoring new law students from the University at Buffalo School of Law.

The fact is people through no fault of their own are hurt, sometimes permanently due to the carelessness of others.

The the problems get worse. Dealing with insurance companies, denials of necessary medical care, loss of wages can devastate a person or family.

As a Buffalo and Western New York injury attorney I am always concerned with the dangers associated with texting while driving. A texting while driving simulator is on display at the Buffalo Auto Show. As reported by WGRZ “The computer simulator takes you through a virtual neighborhood, with

As an attorney in Western New York and the Buffalo region I am concerned when I continue to see drunk driving arrest made on almost a daily basis. Recent Buffalo News articles have documented several arrest, sometimes two or three per day in recent weeks. People who are

A tragic school bus- snow plow crash injures 22 in upstate New York, between Syracuse and Rochester. Mercy flight helicopters from Canandaigua and Marcellus transported two of the wounded. Our prayers are with those hurt and their families.

After years of denial, the National Football League is finally taking steps to protect players from traumatic brain injury.

As a lawyer who handles traumatic brain injury cases I am often amazed at the lack of understanding of brain injury by some in the medical profession and other

As an attorney handling truck crash cases in New York, I have again taken notice of another truck accident involved in Western New York, specifically in Dunkirk, Chautauqua County. This crash involves a passenger train and a tractor-trailer at a railroad crossing. Railroad crossings require the upmost care