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Safety Advocates Sue to Stop Government Foot-Dragging Over Backup Camera Requirement

On September 24, 2013, safety advocates and two parents who unintentionally hit their children when backing up sued the DOT, asking a court to order…

Posted by Levine & Slavit PLLC on Oct 05, 2013

Recent New York Legislation Attempts to Reduce Motor Vehicle Accidents

The past few months have seen New York take the initiative in enacting legislation to make the roads safer and reduce motor vehicle accidents.  These…

Posted by Levine & Slavit PLLC on Aug 12, 2013

We’re #46! (New York’s Highways, That Is)

Nothing to be proud of.  Although moving up one notch from last year, New York’s state highway system ranked 45th in the nation, according to…

Posted by Levine & Slavit PLLC on Jul 14, 2013

Walking While Texting, Like Driving While Texting, Puts Pedestrians at Risk of Accident, Injury or Death

Research shows that pedestrians, similar to drivers, experience reduced situation awareness, distracted attention and unsafe behavior when talking or texting on their mobile phones. Using…

Jul 07, 2013

Multiple Pedestrians Injured in East Village Accident Demonstrates Merit of Propsed Legislation Regarding Disclosure of Underinsurance Coverage

Just two days after eight people in New York City’s East Village on Wednesday morning were injured when a motor vehicle allegedly being driven by…

Jun 22, 2013

“Serious Injury” Threshold of No-Fault Law Held Not to Apply to Passenger Negligently Left Overnight Seat-Belted in School Bus

In Rivera v. Outstanding Transp., Inc., a handicapped person was, instead of being transported by bus to his home was, left in the bus as…

Jun 19, 2013

NYC Comptroller's Office 2013 Claims Report Makes Recommendations to Reduce Motor Vehicle Accident Claims; Cites Increase in Claims Against Police

Earlier this week, the New York City Comptroller’s Office, which is responsible for settling and adjusting claims for and against the City, released its fiscal…

Jun 07, 2013

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is a national initiative designed to encourage drivers of all other kinds of vehicles and motorcyclists to “share the road” with…

Posted by Levine & Slavit PLLC on May 19, 2013

Using Siri to Activate a Call Held Not to Be Same as Making a Phone Call on Cell Phone; Defendant Not Guilty

Section 1225-c(2a) of New York’s Vehicle and Traffic Law prohibits operating a motor vehicle upon a public highway while using a mobile telephone to engage…

Apr 12, 2013

Study of Factors Predictive Of Outcome of Pedestrian and Bicyclist Accident Victims Shows Danger Lurks Even in Supposedly Safe Places

In 2012 in New York City, there were 274 traffic deaths, the most in four years. In 2010, 11,000 pedestrians and 3,500 bicyclists were injured…

Apr 07, 2013

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The law firm of Levine & Slavit, PLLC has served clients in Long Island and the Greater New York City-area since 1957. We are a team of personal injury and wrongful death lawyers who work tirelessly for victims' rights. Our team is licensed and affiliated with the:

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