The Buffalo News reported today that the Town of Amherst last Monday became the first Erie County municipality to pass a law that would prohibit drivers from composing, reading or sending a text message while behind the wheel. Violators face a $150 fine for each offense. It also reported that the Cattaraugus County Legislature passed a similar law in June. Niagara County and Erie County legislatures are expected to vote on similar proposed laws in the coming weeks.

Court of Appeals on Serious Injury for Car, Truck, Bus Wrecks
Today’s blog is primarily for attorneys. I mention this because I understand the blogs go automatically to our office Facebook page. Many attorneys from out of and within New York State call on us to deal with insurance companies, handle their clients injury case, and often seek advice