A recent administrative fee added by Suffolk County onto red light camera charges has been ruled unconstitutional by a state Supreme Court justice. Red light cameras have long been an area of contention due to both their proliferation and their debatable legality. This decision is a victory for those who advocate against the cameras, although it merely reduces their cost in Suffolk County, rather than eliminating them entirely.… Read the rest
Category: Car Accident
Limo Safety Bills Signed into Law in NY
Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed a package of limousine safety bills into law, intended to deal with a series of fatal crashes on Long Island and across the state that resulted in calls to address the problem. The laws specifically address the issue of rented stretch limos, which are commonly hired for formal events like proms, weddings and bar mitzvahs, among other similar events. The hope is that the new measures will reduce the number of fatalities caused by limo crashes every year.… Read the rest
Nassau County Takes Steps to Protect Pedestrians During “Fall Back”
Research has shown that pedestrian deaths increase in the period immediately after the end of Daylight Savings Time. The combination of fewer daylight hours plus the sudden shift in people’s sleep schedules has the combined effect of drastically increasing the danger to pedestrians in the weeks immediately after the “fall back” to Eastern Standard Time. Nassau County has recently announced a plan that would hopefully reduce the number of pedestrian fatalities that occur as result of the fall back.… Read the rest
Hit-and-Run Driver in Bronx on the Run
Police are on the lookout for a dark-colored pickup truck that was involved in a hit-and-run on Pitman Avenue in the Bronx, according to ABC 7’s Eyewitness News. The incident occurred on September 22nd at 7:55 PM, when the truck backed over the woman as she was crossing the street, resulting in her suffering injuries to her legs and feet. Police noted the truck apparently had an after-market cap installed on the truck bed. The victim is currently hospitalized but in stable condition.… Read the rest
Uninsured and Underinsured Accident Claims
No one wants to be the victim of a car accident. But one of the worst fears of a car accident victim is when the other driver does not have enough car insurance to cover your losses. This can be due to the driver having an inadequate policy, or even, no policy at all. In fact, the nation’s Insurance Information Institute recently reported that nearly 13 percent of the nation’s drivers are uninsured. Knowing what to do in these instances is the key to receiving the compensation you deserve for your injuries.… Read the rest
Will Legalized Marijuana Result in More Motor Vehicle Crashes?
Despite overall statewide and local support for the legalization for marijuana, there has been concern that legalizing the drug may mean an increase in motor vehicle crashes.… Read the rest
What to Do When Involved in an Auto Accident
With automobiles being the most popular form of transportation, the United States experiences approximately 6 million car accidents a year. Almost half of these accidents result in injuries to one or more of the occupants of the vehicles. While we hope you are never involved in a motor vehicle accident, knowing what to do in the situation could be the key to receiving the compensation you deserve.… Read the rest
Snow-Related Car Accidents
Winter is often characterized by shorter days, lower temperatures, and snowy weather conditions. These factors can pose danger to drivers and often contribute to an increase in auto accidents during the season. In November 2018, the first snowfall on Long Island occurred and, as a result, nearly 500 snow-related car accidents occurred, according to the Nassau and Suffolk Police Departments. Snow-related accidents are common, so it is important that drivers always exercise caution when driving during the winter season.… Read the rest
Loss of Vision in a Car Crash May Give Rise to a Personal Injury Claim
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 severity of the injuries. In some instances, these injuries are a result of someone else’s negligence.… Read the rest
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
