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The hidden dangers of auto safety technologies
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Buffalo, you might suspect that the other driver was using a mobile phone behind the wheel. After all, surfing the internet or texting while driving can be extremely dangerous. Distracted driving accidents linked...
Federal legislation could reduce drunk driving
Each year in Buffalo and Niagara Falls, New York, people are injured in accidents caused by drunk drivers. Despite stringent laws prohibiting drunk driving, some people continue to get behind the wheel after they have consumed alcohol. The problem of drunk driving is...
Parking lot injuries skyrocket during holiday shopping season
Black Friday signals the start of the holiday shopping season as hundreds of thousands of Americans venture out to their local shopping centers to find the perfect gifts for friends and beloved family members. However, parking lots and garages become even more...
Scary facts about distracted driving
Distracted driving has become a problem that leads to serious accidents on roadways throughout New York. It is very easy to become a distracted driver and not even realize it. Decide to Drive explains that distracted driving can include anything that takes your focus...
Operation Hardhat aims to reduce work zone vehicle accidents
During "Operation Hardhat" New York State Troopers wore workers’ clothing at active highway construction and work sites. The intent, which was successful, was to raise awareness of staying alert while driving through these accident-prone areas. According to the...
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7 reasons rear-end collisions usually happen
With residents and tourists filling roadways around Buffalo, you have some risk of an automobile collision every time you climb behind the wheel. While a rear-end collision may seem to be less severe than a head-on crash, one could leave you with serious injuries. In...
IIHS: Dangerous increase in drivers manipulating their cellphones
If you’re like a lot of people in this day and age, you may not be using your cellphone much like a phone. Instead, you probably rely on text messages and spend more time with the apps. You may not even have your voice mail activated. If people are talking less on...