Cellino & Barnes - New York Personal Injury Attorneys

Winter and hazardous driving conditions will be with us for the few months. What Can You Do To Be Safe?

One of the most important safety precautions is to slow down. Winter driving conditions can be very deceptive. Ice beneath the snow, black ice on the roadway or ruts caused by other drivers all present a driving challenge that can dramatically affect the braking distance of a vehicle. Make sure you adjust both your speed and your distance between your car and the vehicle in front according the winter conditions.

Give yourself some extra time. We see numerous car accidents happen due to unsafe speed in snowy conditions, which could easily have been avoided.

Not all accidents can be avoided, however, so make sure you are prepared by having an emergency survival kit.

Survival Kit

Do you have a winter survival kit for your vehicle? Most people have cell phones, but here are some items that might come in handy:

*Ice Scraper and Brush: It goes without saying that these are necessary for winter in New York.
* Blanket, hat, gloves and an extra pair of socks. If you are ever stuck in the snow, or find yourself in a vehicle that won't start, having these items available can make a big difference.
*Shovel: Having a small shovel in your truck can help if you need to remove snow and/or ice around your wheels.
*Flashlight: Make sure you have a standard-sized flashlight on hand with fresh batteries in case you are stranded in the evening. (Matches are also a good idea).
*Food and Water: It is a good idea to keep a couple of protein bars in the glove box along with grabbing a bottle of water when you leave the house.
*Glow Sticks, Flares or Reflector Vest: If you don't have a reflector vest, purchase some glow sticks or flares. Glow sticks are very cheap and can be purchased at any dollar store. These can help people see you at night if you need to shovel your vehicle out of a snow bank.
*Miscellaneous: A few others things you can keep in your vehicle can include a tow rope, kitty litter (to aid with traction) and a can of deicer. (Avoid using hot water on glass or locks. It will refreeze and could create a bigger problem.)

According to the National Highway Transportation Authority, almost 80 percent of car accidents in the United States are caused by distracted drivers.

Even though we are all aware of the dangers of texting while driving, texting has become one of the most dangerous distractions for our nation's drivers.

A study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute used cameras to continuously observe light vehicle drivers and truckers for more than 6 million miles. VTech's study found that when drivers of heavy trucks texted, their collision risk was 23 times greater than when not texting.

The study found that before a crash, drivers spent close to five seconds looking at their devices. This is equivalent, when driving at 55 mph, to covering more than the length of a football field.

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50 YEARS OF TRUST

Ross Cellino, Sr. started practicing law in 1956 and founded Cellino & Likoudis in 1958. Like many firms, Cellino & Barnes has evolved through a variation of names eventually becoming Cellino & Barnes.

Clients have "Trusted for over 50 years" our firm to handle their legal matters. Our New York personal injury attorneys have made a difference for thousands of clients.

Cellino & Barnes has represented thousands of car accident victims and have recovered over One Billion Dollars for our personal injury clients.

In fact, Cellino & Barnes has one of the largest jury verdicts ever awarded in an auto accident in New York State. The jury awarded $47.5 million for an accident that occurred on the New York State Thruway.

Regardless of whether the car accident was a fender-bender or a catastrophic collision, our attorneys are here to help you and provide answers and direction 24/7.

Call us today at 1-800-621-2020.

OFFICE LOCATIONS:

Manhattan Office:
420 Lexington Avenue
17th Floor
New York, New York 10170
(800) 621-2020

Garden City Office
600 Old Country Road
Suite 500
Garden City, NY 11530
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Melville Office
445 Broadhollow Road
Suite 205
Melville, NY 11747
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Buffalo Office:
350 Main Street
2500 Main Place Tower
Buffalo, New York 14202
(716) 854-2020
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Rochester Office:
16 West Main Street
Powers Building, Suite 600
Rochester, New York 14614
(585) 454-2020
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Grider Street Office:
451 Grider Street
Buffalo, New York 14215
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