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The Washington Post reported this week that “curbside” buses, those that pick passengers up at designated roadside stops as opposed to at a terminal, are five times more likely to be in an accident than terminal buses.  The National Transportation Safety Board claims that safety inspectors for these bus companies are unable to keep pace with…

Hello fellow bloggers. My name is Brett Perla and I am the newest weapon in the Law Offices of James Morris’ arsenal. I have been hired as a social media / marketing specialist and intend to post more frequently than before on this blog as well as on our different social media platforms. I will be back soon…

Pedestrian accidents in New York can happen anywhere at any time, often when you least expect them. Just recently, a 53-year-old Buffalo, NY man was killed while crossing the street. Statewide, 307 people died and 15,321 people were injured in pedestrian accidents in 2009, according to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Pedestrian…

Older New York State drivers are among the safest drivers. That’s the conclusion of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s analysis of accident data. The institute’s results were written about in The Buffalo News. The newspaper states, “The study reports that the rates of both nonfatal and fatal accidents have been declining faster among elderly…

Every mile driven by an adult, a teenager driver 16 to 19 years old is four times more likely to get into a car accident, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And while any time of year can be dangerous on the road, teens are much more likely to be involved in…

Fatal bus accidents caused by bus drivers falling asleep at the wheel happen all the time. A recent New York Times article documents just how common and dangerous accidents caused by sleeping bus drivers can be in America. Studies show that 13 percent to 31 percent of commercial vehicle crashes are due to driver fatigue,…

The Buffalo News reports that there have been 10 motorcycle deaths in Western New York since April of this year. Alcohol and excess speed have been factors in some cases. The failure of other drivers to see the motorcyclist have caused other accidents. Please look for motorcycles and keep a safe distance. Motorcycle enthusiasts please…

Summer is upon us. The higher temperatures can cause truck tires walls to schred or fly apart. The tire temperatures can reach 200 degrees at 70 mph. The torn apart tires are called “gators”. Accidents occur when drivers hit or swerve to avoid the “gators”, because they will bite you! Be aware of this risk…

Motorcycle accident season is upon us in New York. Most motorcycle riders know the risks of a motorcycle accident, but a new report provides motorcycle accident statistics reminding everyone on the road to keep an eye out for motorcycles. The report by the Governors Highway Safety Administration (GHSA) reveals there were 136 motorcycle fatalities due…

Uninsured New York motorists often put other drivers at risk, especially during tough economic times. Each time the unemployment rate goes up 1 percent, the number of uninsured drivers increases by an estimated 1 percent, according to a recent study. An estimated 16 percent of drivers have no auto insurance. Here’s another frightening statistic: 14…