There are very few people who do not feel that drunk driving is a serious threat to public safety. However, while any instance of drunk driving is a serious concern, a trucker who drives while intoxicated could pose even more danger than the average driver. At the Long Island firm of Levine & Slavit, PLLC, we represent all types of … Read the rest
Month: April 2014
Single vs. Multiple Vehicle Motorcycle Accidents
Because they’re smaller and more difficult to spot on the road, motorcycles are often involved in more accidents than other vehicles, and often involve a greater degree of personal injury, vehicle damage, and sometimes, death. Most motorcycle collisions involve one or more additional vehicles, meaning someone is at fault in the majority of such occurrences. If you’ve been involved in … Read the rest
Car Accidents and Teens: When the Law Becomes Personal
The headlines are often grim:
- Three Teens Hurt in Long Island Car Crash
- Two Teens Killed In Long Island Car Crash
- Four Teens Dead in Long Island Car Crash
No wonder we have mixed emotions when our teen gets a driver’s license. As parents, we understand our children are on the cusp of adulthood, but we also know they do … Read the rest
Truck Accidents Caused by Faulty Equipment
Although Long Island is not as notorious for aggressive driving and congested streets as Manhattan, as a resident, you do encounter significant dangers from vehicles on the road. One of the biggest risks you face in Long Island stems from truck accidents and faulty equipment. Our streets are filled with trucks, from construction vehicles to moving vans, fire engines … Read the rest
