Lenovo ThinkCentre Desktop Computers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

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20
Mar

New York— The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with computer manufacturer Lenovo, issued a statement March 8th regarding an immediate product recall of Lenovo ThinkCentre M70z and M90z desktop computers.

As stated in the safety notice, a defect in an internal component in the power supply can overheat, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers. When flames are generated from the computer overheating, nearby household items are at risk catch fire, posing fire and smoke hazards to consumers using these desktop computers. Read the rest of this entry »

Cellino & Barnes Jingle Contest

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11
Jan

Cellino & Barnes Jingle Contest

You Could Win $2,000

In case you haven’t heard, Cellino & Barnes is having a jingle contest! You could win $2,000!

What do you need to do?

Simply create an original and unique version of our Cellino & Barnes jingle, upload it to your YouTube account and then submit that link via the Cellino & Barnes Contest Page. It’s that easy!

We will be accepting entries through March 7, 2012, at which time, the top 5 jingles will be selected by Cellino & Barnes. Read the rest of this entry »

Winter Driving Safety and Survival Kit Recommendations

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9
Jan

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. Read the rest of this entry »

Thinking About Texting and Driving? It Can Wait.

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21
Nov

Is that text worth losing your life?

Did you know?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death of American teenagers with the number one cause of these deaths being the use of wireless devices.

Did you know?

Using a cell phone while driving, whether hands free or hand held is very dangerous. According to a Virginia Tech study, texting can delay a driver’s reaction time as much as having a BAC at the legal limit – 0.08%. Read the rest of this entry »

Car Accident Safety – Deer Season is Upon Us. Be Alert!

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9
Nov

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are approximately one million car-deer accidents each year in the United States. These car accidents result in more than 10,000 personal injuries and 200 deaths each year.

Fall is the time of year you need to be on the lookout. More specifically, deer mating season, which runs from late October through Thanksgiving (which is peak). Read the rest of this entry »

Cellino & Barnes Listed in U.S. News -Best Lawyers 2011-2012 Best Law Firms Rankings for Second Straight Year

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8
Nov

U.S. News and World Report – Best Lawyers Best Law Firms has ranked New York law firm Cellino & Barnes in the 2011-2012 “Best Law Firms” standings.

For a second year in a row, Cellino & Barnes has been ranked as top tier (Tier 1) for law firms practicing plaintiffs’ personal injury litigation. They now have the distinction of being listed in both the 2010 and 2011-2012 editions of Best Law Firms. Read the rest of this entry »

Cellino & Barnes Jingle Contest Winner Is…

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3
Oct
Cellino & Barnes - Jingle Contest Winners

The Midnight Ramblers - Winners Jingle Contest

Congratulations to The Midnight Ramblers out of Rochester, New York for winning our first ever jingle contest. They received the most “thumbs up” on YouTube and will receive $1,000 and their jingle will appear in a Cellino & Barnes commercial.

The Midnight Ramblers is a group of male singers who attend college at the University of Rochester. Their upbeat and fun rendition of the Cellino & Barnes Jingle put them at the top.

We would like to thank everyone who submitted a jingle, especially our finalists. Everyone did an outstanding job. Special thumbs up to Dennis Reed, Jr. and Nick Anderson, who rounded out the top 3. Read the rest of this entry »

Cellino & Barnes Attorney, Christian Oliver, Named as “Rising Star” in New York Metro SuperLawyers

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23
Sep

Cellino & Barnes is proud to announce that personal injury attorney Christian R. Oliver has been selected for inclusion into the 2011 Metro edition of New York Super Lawyers as “Rising Star”.

Following law school graduation, Christian declined an offer from one of the nation’s top corporate law firms and  instead decided to pursue his life-long dream  to work as a trial attorney on behalf of injured individuals.

Inspired by his own personal injury accident, Christian experienced the consequences of a life changing injury and understands first-hand how important it is to have an advocate willing to fight for you. Read the rest of this entry »

Teen Driver Safety

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30
Aug

Auto accidents are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). They account for more than one in three deaths among teens, ages 16 to 19.  Luckily, parents can reduce the risks their teens run every time they get behind the wheel by educating them on some safe driving habits.

At the Cellino & Barnes personal injury law firm, we’re here to help educate and keep you and your children safe on the road. Read the rest of this entry »

CPSC Warns of Danger of Water Walking Balls

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17
Jun

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to stop participating in water walking.

What is Water Walking?

An individual climbs into the large, see-through plastic ball; it is inflated with a blower through the zipper opening; and the zipper is closed, making the ball air-tight. The ball, with the person locked inside, then rolls around on a number of surfaces, including water and grass. Read the rest of this entry »