Cellino & Barnes – Toyota Recalls 400,000 Prius and other Hybrid Cars

Toyota has recalled more than 400,000 Prius and other hybrid cars to replace software that controls the antilock braking system. There have also been several wrongful death Toyota lawsuits filed.  Read more.

Toyota – Product Recall – Prius Update

Toyota Motor Corp. is considering a recall of its popular 2010 Prius hybrid in the U.S. and Japan to address complaints about slipping brakes after transportation authorities in both countries ordered investigations.

In the United States, the Transportation Department began its investigation after receiving 124 complaints about the 2010 model. The complaints allege temporary loss of braking ability when traveling over uneven road surfaces, potholes or bumps.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will lead the investigation.

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Toyota Recall Update – Cellino & Barnes

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is now telling owners of recalled models to park them and not drive them until they can be brought into dealers to have their accelerator pedals repaired.

In addition, Transportation is probing to see if other automakers might have the same problems as Toyotas, if they share similar pedal systems.

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New York Attorneys, Cellino & Barnes, Launch New Website

New York Personal Injury law firm Cellino & Barnes has launched a new public website, focused on bringing New York residents enhanced information and tools for Personal Injury services.

The firm has placed significant emphasis on the service components of the website, which gives visitors more than just sales messaging.

“The main goal with the new website was increasing our service to New York residents,” says Ross Cellino. “We have always prided ourselves on being at the forefront of technology, and the new site truly showcases our commitment to giving New York residents the information they need, when they need it.”

The content of the website wraps around a search feature. This search feature is unique in that is provides video and text results based on an injury victims search query.  The results include, not only text based information, but video as well.

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Cellino & Barnes Appear on Cover of UB’s Philanthropy Magazine

Buffalo personal injury law firm Cellino & Barnes has presented the University at Buffalo School of Law with a $1 million unrestricted donation. In response, UB Law Philanthropy selected firm attorneys Ross Cellino and Steve Barnes for a cover story in the magazine’s Fall 2009 issue. According to the article, the $1 million gift from Buffalo lawyers Cellino and Barnes is one of the largest cash gifts the law school has ever received.

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Truck Accident Victims Receive $3.25 Million

Cellino & Barnes – Trial Attorney Michael J. Cooper

Our clients were on the job working as City Garbage Collectors, when their vehicle was t-boned by a truck that ran a red light.

As a result of this truck accident, our clients suffered injuries to their back, knee, neck and head. Both clients underwent spinal fusion surgeries.

Attorney Michael Cooper prepared the cases for trial and hired some of the best experts in the country, including accident reconstruction experts.  As a result of his thorough preparation, the insurance companies, on the eve of trial, finally agreed to his settlement demand of $1.75 million and $1.5 million, respectively.

“Michael Cooper’s  thorough preparation and determination to proceed to trial was a key to the outcome of this case,” stated Ross Cellino.

Jury Awards Paxil Victim $2.5 Million

A jury found that Paxil caused heart problems and other birth defects when used by a pregnant mother.  The maker has to pay $2.5 million for not warning about the side effect.

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Cellino and Barnes Community Scholarship $125,000 Milestone

Buffalo Law Firm Cellino and Barnes has announced that their Community Scholarship program has reached a milestone of awarding over $125,000 in classroom scholarships.

The program awards local elementary school classrooms a “scholarship” that can be used for school supplies, projects, and educational materials.  The firm awards 10 scholarships each week to applicants that enter online through the Cellino and Barnes website.

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Buffalo Attorneys Cellino & Barnes Ranked #1 by Best Lawyers® in Personal Injury Litigation

Cellino & Barnes is proud to announce that 6 of its Buffalo attorneys are listed in the 2010 edition of Best Lawyers in America.

Attorneys Richard J. Barnes and John C. Murrett, Jr. join Stephen E. Barnes, Brian A. Goldstein, Gerald W. Schaffer, Jr. and Robert J. Schreck in what is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.

The Best Lawyers in America has ranked Cellino & Barnes #1 in Buffalo, NY in Personal Injury Litigation with 6 attorneys.

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Ross Cellino Discusses Impact of Teen Driving Legislation

Attorney, Ross Cellino, who works in both the Rochester and Buffalo  offices, weighs the impact of the New York State Senate legislation that will toughen teen driving laws. Not only will it be illegal for drivers of all ages to text message while driving, but the bill further requires that a learner’s permit must be held for at least 6 months before a junior license can be obtained.  In addition, if there is no adult in the vehicle with a junior driver, the number of non-family members allowed in the vehicle will be reduced to one.

Rochester, NY residents may find the news timely and encouraging. Many have been affected by the recent news involving three Rochester teens killed in car accidents, as well as the five area teens killed last year as a result of texting while driving. Parents often worry about the safety of their young adults, particularly when they are driving with their friends.

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