Impaired driving due to overuse of prescription painkillers has reached epidemic proportions. News outlets in Buffalo, Rochester, New York and Arkansas have reported on proposals of Senators Charles Schumer of New York and Mark Pryor of Arkansas to fund police training to deal with overly drugged drivers. As an injury attorney handling truck accidents and car accidents [...]

Did I ever love my plastic toys when I was younger.   I played with and carried my action figures around with me all day long.  I put them in my pockets and probably dipped them in my cereal bowl at some point.  And yes, probably had them in my mouth at some point too. It is terrifying [...]

As an attorney in the active Buffalo and Western New York area I often see products reach the market that are not safe for their intended use. The Consumer Products Safety Commission recently announced a recall on over 30,000 bicycle helmets due to safety concerns. The helmets are manufactured by Triple Eight. The helmets do [...]

How is it that dozens of people can die and thousands of people can become sick by eating food purchased in our local supermarkets? There have been numerous recalls of food products in Buffalo and Western New York in the last few years. The AP, and USA Today  report that congressional investigators seek answers about the cause of an outbreak [...]

Parents do their best to protect their children and purchase products that will help keep their babies safe and comfortable.  I am always concerned when products designed for small children become the subject of recalls.  Recently IKEA recalled highchairs because the buckle that is attached to the seatbelt can open unexpectedly creating a fall hazard [...]

General Motors is planning to announce a recall on January 14, 2012.  Over 4,000 of its 2012 Chevrolet Sonics will be subject to the recall.  It has been discovered that the front brake inner or outer pad may be missing from these vehicles.  Read more here. If you own one of these vehicles please call [...]

Whether you are a truck driver or share the road with them, you should be aware of a recent FMCSA study. Truck and tractor trailer drivers account for 13% of all fatal occupational injuries.   87% of truck crashes involve truck driver error. To the extent you can manage space while on the road you [...]

Just in time for Holiday travel… Target is recalling Circo Childrens’ Suitcases due to excessive lead in the coating of the cases.  If you have one of these bags stop using it immediately and return it to a Target store for a refund. While a refund may seem like the right remedy in such a [...]