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
Tag: Car Accident
Nassau County Pays Out Another Large Settlement after Motor Vehicle Accident
In January 2019, a New York State Judge gave final approval to a $25 million settlement between Nassau County and a woman who was left with a traumatic brain injury after a motor vehicle accident. The accident occurred on September 8, 2007, at the T-shaped intersection of Oceanside Road and Erwin Place, when a drunken driver smashed into the woman’s … 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 … 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. … Read the rest
Click It or Ticket: Stressing the Importance of Wearing Seatbelts
While driving on Long Island, it is a common sight to see the phrase “Click It or Ticket” sprawled out on digital highway signs over Long Island’s busiest roads. The campaign created by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is aimed at preventing fatal motor vehicle accidents by alerting drivers and passengers of the importance of wearing seatbelts.… 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 … Read the rest
Intersection Crashes
The volume of traffic accidents at intersections are not only becoming more common but are also resulting in more serious injuries and fatalities. An intersection is the crossing over of two roads with cars traveling in different directions at the same time. Ordinarily, accidents that occur in an intersection are the result of one driver failing to yield to traffic, … 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
Improper Restraint Of Children In Car Seats
Proper use of car seats and seat belts are essential to protecting the lives of children in motor vehicles. A recent study has revealed that one in five children involved in fatal car accidents were either unrestrained or improperly restrained. Recently, it was reported that the Graco My Ride 65 convertible car seat may be defective due to its failure … Read the rest
Motor Carrier Safety Programs Help Save Lives
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), completes an annual review of commercial vehicle inspection and traffic enforcement programs. The program’s focus on large commercial trucks and buses on public roadways. Certain commercial vehicles are subject to roadside inspections. These inspections, combined with traffic stops, are thought to enforce federal and state safety regulations, and prevent … Read the rest
