Although lauded for their environmental benefits, The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reported that “mini-cars” do a poor job of protecting their occupants. In fact, research shows that the chance of a fatality in collisions with mid-size vehicles is almost double that of larger vehicles, and that number is tripled in single “mini-car” crashes. Although mini-cars therefore may be more environmentally friendly than other vehicles, tension exists between being safe and being “green”. It’s not easy being green……
Two Buffalo Firefighters Perish in the Line of Duty
August 24, 2009
Two Buffalo firefighters died today fighting an early morning blaze on Genessee Street near Wende Street in Buffalo, New York. We have had many firefighter friends and clients over the years and every one is a dedicated professional willing to put his or her life on the line