According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) are the cause of 282,000 hospitalizations each year. A TBI occurs when the skull is penetrated from a blow to the head. Currently, one of the leading causes of TBIs are motor vehicle accidents. On average, a TBI results in a two-week hospitalization, depending on the … Read the rest
Category: Car Accident
Long Island Traffic Deaths Declined in 2017
Newsday
reported that Long Island saw fewer fatalities on the road last year than in the previous year. Safer cars, red-light cameras, increased traffic patrols and motorists better educating themselves on driver safety were cited for the reduction.… Read the rest
Mayor Touts Decrease in Roadside Fatalities
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio recently announced that fewer pedestrians are being killed in accidents. He said he attributes that to the success of the Vision Zero initiative, which the mayor began in 2014, and law enforcement.… Read the rest
Cell Phone Pictures and Your Personal Injury Case
With cell phones being available at a moment’s notice, they may be one of the most valuable ways to gather evidence for your personal injury claim. Capturing pictures of your accident can help provide an indication as to who was at fault, preserve and document evidence, and show damages as they were at the time of the accident. While physical … Read the rest
NTSB Faults Wal-Mart Truck Driver for Accident Severely Injuring Comedian Tracy Morgan
The National Transportation Safety Board (“NSTB”) reported that its investigation into the truck accident on the New Jersey Turnpike in which comedian Tracy Morgan was severely injured and another comedian killed found the driver of the Wal-Mart truck that struck Morgan’s limousine responsible for the accident. The truck driver had not slept in 28 hours and had failed to slow … Read the rest
Common Causes of Burn Injury
At Levine and Slavit, PLLC, our car accident attorneys protect the rights of those who have been injured due to the fault or actions of another person or party. Burn injuries are one such type of injury that is often preventable. Those who suffer from a burn injury due to the fault or negligence of another are left to deal … Read the rest
Auto Accidents and Defective Steering Systems
Some of the most dangerous auto accidents occur when a driver is unable to safely control his or her vehicle. While this is often caused by road conditions or the driver’s own errors, a defect within the car can also result in a life-threatening loss of control. We tend to take for granted that a car’s essential systems, such as … Read the rest
Truck Accidents and Driving under the Influence
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
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
Car Accidents and Aggressive Driving
As neighbor to a city that has long held a reputation for angry drivers, Long Island is not immune to car accidents caused by aggressive driving.
And, contrary to late night monologues about New York City drivers, aggressive driving is no joke. Any insightful personal injury attorney will tell you, aggressive behavior behind the wheel leads to accidents. The National
