Bus Fatalities Cause Safety Review
- May 2
- Blog
As reported in the Washinton Post, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood " ordered a departmental review of commercial bus safety, a response to a string of fatal bus accidents across the country and criticism that the federal government has failed to act." Jackie Gillan, vice president of the Advocate... CONTINUE READING
US BORDER CROSSING REQUIREMENTS
- May 1
- Blog
Currently all US citizens must show proof of identity and proof of US citizenship when entering the US from Canada. However, after JUNE 1, 2009 US citizens will be required to present one of the following documents for entry into the US by land or sea from Canada: US Passport, US Passport Card, or Enhanced Drivers License. Children under the age of 16 will be able to present an Original or copy o... CONTINUE READING
MINI-CAR FATALITIES TWO TO THREE TIMES THAT OF LARGER VEHICLES
- April 20
- Blog
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 "m... CONTINUE READING
JOHN FEROLETO AND WIFE NOTED FOR CREATING YOUTH INTERSHIP PROGRAM
- April 16
- Blog
More than half of the students in the Buffalo Public School system do not graduate from high school. Many who do face difficult employment prospects. A front page article in the Buffalo Law Journal cited the Law Intern Program of Buffalo created by John Feroleto and his wife Paula. They plan to connect students from the inner-city with law firms who will provide paid internships. This will create... CONTINUE READING
GM recalls 1.5 million cars due to fire fears
- April 15
- Blog
CNN reports a recall of various GM cars with common 3.8 liter engines due to potential fire hazards.... CONTINUE READING
Wrongful Death Suit Commenced in Nevada Bus Crash
- April 10
- Blog
The number of equipment with safety violations in commercial rigs never ceases to amaze me. In the future, I may provide the percentage of tractor-trailers or buses, which fail inspection. On April 8, the Las Vegas SUN reported, “A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed over the crash la... CONTINUE READING
RECENT FOURTH DEPARTMENT CASE LAW
- April 6
- Blog
In Kmiotek v Chaba ____ A.D. 3d ____ the Appellate Division, Fourth Department set a minimum value for spinal disc injuries. The Appellate division also upheld the trial Court's Order directing a verdict on the issue of serious injury. This case involves an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Erie County (Frank A. Sedita, Jr., J.), entered November 13, 2007. At... CONTINUE READING
Continental Airlines Flight 3407
- March 26
- Blog
Unfortunately, on February 12, 2009, a plane crashed before landing at the Buffalo Niagara International airport. The airplane that crashed was a bombardier Dash 8-Q400 twin-engine turboprop. Continental Flight 3407 was operated by Colgan Air, Inc. The path of the aircraft’s flight took it through weather that was conducive to ice formation in the Buffalo area. No distress calls from the crew... CONTINUE READING
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