Summer Driving Safety Tip #8: Practice safe towing. Summer days were made for spending on Lake Erie while nights were made for camping out under the stars. If you plan to tow a boat, extra camping equipment or cargo, another vehicle (behind a camper van or RV), or any kind of trailer, it's essential that [...]
Summer Driving Safety Tip #6: Be alert for e-bikes and electric scooters. E-bike accidents and electric scooter accidents are on the rise in WNY, and with the growing increase in severe injuries and fatalities, it's more important than ever to be alert for e-bikes and electric scooters on the road. A bicycle and an e-bike do not travel at [...]
Summer Driving Safety Tip #5: Be alert for an impaired driver on the road. When summer temperatures soar, the backyard barbecues begin. Never let a summer celebration turn into a night that changes your life forever because of an impaired driving accident. Impaired driving includes driving under the influence of drugs (legal or illegal), alcohol, [...]
Summer Driving Safety Tip #4: Master safe lane changes in construction zones. Construction season has begun which means an increase in reduced speed zones and congestion, temporary lane closures, temporary changes in traffic patterns, and even new temporary traffic signals. When your lane slows to a crawl and the next lane continues to progress, it's understandable [...]
Summer Driving Safety Tip #1: Protect against sun glare. Driving in the summertime brings several unique challenges that we experience to a much lesser extent in fall-spring. One of those challenges – although we haven't seen much of it lately – is that summer sunshine. Sure, it's perfect for tanning by the pool, grilling on the [...]
100 Deadliest Days of Summer Memorial Day Weekend is often viewed as the unofficial start to summer. However, this holiday weekend also marks the start of the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. The roughly 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the most dangerous time for teen drivers. According to the National Road [...]
Hit While Cycling? As the weather heats up, cyclists hit the road to explore the City of Buffalo, slow roll with fellow bike enthusiasts, commute to work, and more! Just like motor vehicles, cyclists must: Stop at red lights and stop signs Ride in the direction of traffic Yield to pedestrians Generally stay off the [...]
Common Causes of Car Accidents #19: Impatient Drivers. We've all been there: you're sitting at a red light waiting to turn right, or yielding on an off ramp as you wait to safely merge, and the person behind you starts beeping to move your vehicle. Maybe they even lay into the horn or attempt to [...]
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Multerer Law Firm PLLC (@multererlaw) An Accident Can Turn Your Life Around At the Multerer Law Firm, we understand that an accident can turn your life upside down, whether it's a car accident or a slip and fall. Dealing with your injuries and healing while dealing [...]
This Cinco de Mayo, Drive Sober Many bars and restaurants offer Cinco de Mayo specials to boost revenue, but don’t let a great time with friends become a horrible accident on the way home. We all think a car accident could never happen to us, but the truth is, it can happen to anyone. As [...]
