Category Archives: Car Accidents

Do Cell Phone and Texting Bans Work?

Author: Sackstein Sackstein & Lee, LLP While many states have banned texting and cell phone use for drivers, some people question whether such laws actually will be effective in reducing use and accidents. The Seat Belt Analogy When states first … Continue reading

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Injured in a Car Accident by a Hit and Run Driver?

Car accidents occur on a daily basis in New York. An experienced personal injury attorney can provide you information and your options if you have been injured in a car accident, even if the auto accident was caused by a … Continue reading

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Car Accidents and Common Injuries

Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming and frustrating.  If you have sustained an injury from your accident, it becomes even more stressful. From dealing with uncooperative insurance adjusters to handling medical and property damage issues—a … Continue reading

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When the Other Driver Has No or Little Insurance

When you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, one of the first things you do is gather information about the other driver’s insurance coverage. But what do you do when the other driver has no insurances, only has insurance … Continue reading

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Drunk Driving Accidents

Despite a push by lawmakers and law enforcement officers to crack down on drunk driving, impaired drivers cause an average of 13,000 fatalities in New York every year. Countless other innocent victims suffer injuries in accidents caused by drunk drivers. … Continue reading

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Protecting Your Rights When You Have Been Hurt in an Auto Accident

According to statistics, there more than six million motor vehicle accidents in the United States every year. The most frequent cause given for car accidents is the lack of attention by the driver. With more and more drivers trying to … Continue reading

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Nassau County Jury Awards $75,000 Verdict in Car Accident Claim

A Nassau County jury awarded $75,000 to a woman who suffered serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident in Minneola. The plaintiff was traveling on Washington Avenue when the defendant ran through a red light. The plaintiff’s car broadsided the … Continue reading

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