Settlement with the Federal Government

The federal government agreed to settle a lawsuit stemming from an accident involving a U.S. Customs and Patrol agent. In 2014, our client was involved in a three - car crash on the Thruway in Cheektowaga. The agent took his eyes off the road and rear-ended another car which then struck our client's car. She was seriously hurt as a result. The injury resulted in a cervical (neck) fusion surgery, significant pain, and years of past and future wage loss. She was previously an office manager for a local carpet cleaning company. Although the government did not admit fault, the agent was clearly responsible. Furthermore, the government paid $490,000.00 to resolve the claim right before trial.

5 RIDE FACTS: Here’s what you need to know:

The Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail (ECRT) has opened registration for the 2024 EA2EVL Fondo. Over the last three years this ride has raised $150,000 to continue to open, build, improve and maintain the 27-mile ECRT Trail that runs from Orchard Park to Ashford, NY. The trail association is making so much progress because of YOUR SUPPORT!

Small Law Firm is a Safety Sponsor of this event!

#1 - Date: This year, the 42-mile charity bike ride will be held on Saturday, October 5th.

#2 - Same Route: How could you forget! The fondo—or non-competitive bike ride—starts at 42 North Brewing in East Aurora and goes down Route 240, heading west on Rt 242 into Ellicottville.

#3 - Party On: EA2EVL ends with a celebration—music, food, drinks—at the Holiday Valley Resort.

#4 - Fundraising Awards: Your registration gets you into the event, access to our course and rest stop amenities. We’re asking each rider to fundraise for the ECRT Trail: A $100 donation earns you an event t-shirt and tickets for food/drink at the party.If you raise $500 or more, you get an EA2EVL event jersey, plus all of the above. Our top fundraiser gets all of the above PLUS gets to wear the yellow jersey and a $500 gift certificate from Tom's Pro Bike!!

#5 - Register Today: Sign up today, raise some money for ECRT, and enjoy the party and a great fall ride!

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