Binge Drinking Teens Could Lead to New York Car Accidents
We have covered various topics focused on teen drivers, including the dangers of distracted driving and drugged driving. We are bringing this information to the public not to “pick” on young drivers, but to educate New Yorkers about key issues that affect the safety of our New York teens when they get behind the wheel. [...]
March 29, 2012 Read MoreNew York Construction Workers Face Dangers On a Daily Basis
In January, we reported about a construction worker who suffered a head injury on the job. Unfortunately, a fatal construction accident last week in New York, once again raises awareness of the dangers construction workers face on a daily basis. Our Binghamton construction accident lawyers know that being seriously injured in a construction accident can [...]
March 27, 2012 Read MoreDistracted Driving Victim Brings Safety Message to New York Students
We have reported several times on the dangers of distracted driving, and specifically, the dangers of talking on the cell phone or texting while driving. In December we reported about the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) campaign, “Stop the Texts, Stop the Wrecks,” aimed at getting teens to stop texting while driving. Sometimes, however, [...]
March 23, 2012 Read MoreNY DWI Crackdown Keeps Drunk Drivers Off the Road
Once again, New York law enforcement agencies joined forces to crackdown on drunk drivers through the State’s “STOP DWI Crackdown” campaign. The initiative, which ran over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend from March 15 to 19, is being touted as a success, with the number of arrests even lower than in previous years. Our Binghamton [...]
March 21, 2012 Read MoreWhat’s Your Rush? New York Drivers Urged to Slow Down and Drive the Speed Limit
New York’s law enforcement has participated in numerous nationwide campaigns aimed at cracking down on drunk and distracted drivers. As recent as the Super Bowl, we reported on the latest anti-drunk driving campaign. Now, according to a new study, New York should focus on slowing down drivers in the state. Our NY car accident attorneys [...]
March 15, 2012 Read MoreCollege Students Encouraged to Stay Sober and Awake When Driving During Spring Break
Most New York colleges and universities are closed for spring break through March 17. Many students are anticipating fun and making lasting memories during the week, and many have spent their hard-earned money making reservations at spring break hot-spots. Unfortunately, a tragic car accident in Ohio serves as a reminder that spring break fun can [...]
March 13, 2012 Read MoreTeens Need to be Educated About the Dangers of Drugged Driving
“In my view, drugged driving is just as serious of a public safety concern as drunk driving,” said Scott C. Gottlieb, New York car accident attorney, just last month as he discussed the growing problem of drugged drivers on the New York roadways. Unfortunately, a car accident yesterday with a 20-year-old under the influence of [...]
March 8, 2012 Read MoreNew York Driving School License Suspended for Fraud
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has once again shown he is serious after he vowed last year to keep New Yorkers safe from unsafe bus drivers and their companies. Last year the state ran a campaign to inspect all buses resulting in removing 621 buses and 644 drivers off the road pending the correction of license [...]
March 6, 2012 Read MoreRequirement for Installing Rearview Cameras on Passenger Vehicles Delayed
We reported last April that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was considering a proposal to require all passenger vehicles to install back-up cameras to limit back-over accidents. This week, however, the NHTSA has postponed ruling on the mandatory requirements saying it needs to conduct “further study and data analysis.” Until the camera requirement [...]
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