MALFUNCTIONING GAS LINE OR PROPANE TANK MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRAGIC ACCIDENT MASONVILLE, NEW YORK (July 16, 2016)  A man was seriously injured in a house explosion after he was attempting to ignite a propane water heater at the home’s basement, according to 12 News. Police have been able to identify the man injured when the propane tank exploded as Shayne Charles. A woman who was outside the house when the accident took place also sustained injuries. She has been identified as Kerry Vaccaro. There was also a dog on the premises that was able to make it out safely. The initial explosion caused the house at 3949 State Route

GAS COMPANY MAY BE LIABLE FOR INJURIES AND HOME EXPLOSION MASONVILLE, NEW YORK (July 16, 2016)  A 31-year-old man is in critical condition after a home explosion on Wednesday when he attempted to light a propane hot water heater in the basement, according to 12 Action News. Authorities have been able to identify the man that was injured as Shayne Charles. Two people that were passing by the home were able to extract the man from the basement of the house. He was later transported to the Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. Delaware County Emergency Services rushed to the scene of the accident following the explosion. Delaware Fire Deputy Officials said that

Motor vehicle accidents can have many different causes, including drivers who are irresponsible and who fail to exercise reasonable care or follow the rules of the road. Among the many causes of auto accidents are poorly designed roads and intersections. When there is an unsafe intersection, even careful drivers could end up getting hurt or hurting others. If you or someone you love was hurt or killed in an accident and you believe the crash occurred because the intersection was dangerous, you should consult with a New York personal injury law firm for help. An attorney with experience handling car accident cases can provide invaluable

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), from 2004 to 2013, drivers across the United States were involved in 340,039 motor vehicle traffic crashes that ended fatally. Of those, 4%, or 1,214, were classified as “school-transportation-related” which involved a school bus or other vehicles that functioned as school buses, transporting children to and from school, field trips or sporting events. The NHTSA also reported that every year, an average of 134 people die due to school-transportation-related crashes. Although school bus accidents are rare, they can and do occur. Even if the number of children who die in such accidents is relatively low, even

The dangers of driving while impaired are well-established, and the laws across New York and the United States make it a crime to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher.  When it comes to impaired driving after using marijuana, however, there is not nearly as much consensus. Drugged driving has become an increasing concern in recent years as marijuana has been legalized for medicinal use, and even for recreational use in some parts of the country. The New York Times reports lawmaker are now grappling with complex questions of how drivers should be treated after using marijuana and of how much