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Bike accidents are a sadly common phenomenon, and one that often results in severe injuries to the people affected by them. Even worse, most of these accidents are the result of careless drivers who do not take appropriate steps to avoid potential accidents. But how exactly do careless drivers cause bike accidents, and what should you do if it happens to you?
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If you’ve already been through the frightening experience of a car accident and are now home from the hospital, you may be wondering: “What do I do next and how can I pay for my medical bills?” Lawsuits and personal injury settlements can take years to end but you may be entitled to insurance benefits right away. In New York, one of the most important steps is making sure you file for your No-Fault benefits — and fast. Continue reading “Hurt in a Suffolk County Car Accident? How No-Fault Pays Medical Bills”
In a groundbreaking decision that reshapes New York personal injury law, the New York Court of Appeals has overturned nearly two decades of precedent, now allowing victims injured by a dog to sue the animal’s owner under a theory of negligence—not just strict liability.
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Pedestrian accidents are often among the most lethal types of motor vehicle accidents, with a significantly higher rate of injury and death than other types of accidents. Unfortunately, many of these accidents are the result of foreseeable problems that might have been prevented with adequate care. Here are seven contributing factors that can potentially lead to pedestrian accidents:
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The County of Suffolk runs the Traffic and Parking Violations Agency. This agency is responsible for handling non-criminal moving violations issued within the five western towns (Babylon, Huntington, Islip, Smithtown, and Brookhaven). Located at 100 Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge, NY, it handles the vast majority of traffic tickets given throughout Suffolk County. If you received a speeding ticket on the Long Island Expressway in Suffolk County or anywhere else in the five western towns you will most likely be responding to this court. Continue reading “Suffolk County Traffic and Parking Violations Bureau (TVPA) Traffic Tickets”
The Five Eastern Towns of Suffolk County (Southampton, East Hampton, Riverhead, Southold and Shelter Island) maintain their own Justice Courts with jurisdiction over speeding tickets, stop sign tickets, red light tickets and various other traffic tickets. Certain East End Villages such as The Village of Westhampton Beach maintain their own separate Justice Court and Police Force. Continue reading “Village of Westhampton Beach Traffic Tickets”
Each of the Five Eastern Towns of Suffolk County (Southampton, East Hampton, Riverhead, Southold and Shelter Island) maintain their own Justice Courts with jurisdiction over speeding tickets, stop sign tickets, red light tickets and various other traffic tickets. The Town of Southampton maintains its own police department responsible for the patrol and general law enforcement of the majority of the Town. When an Officer within the Town issues a traffic ticket, the defendant most likely will answer the ticket at the Southampton Town Justice Court located at 32 Jackson Ave., Hampton Bays, NY 11946.
Pedestrian accidents are among the most deadly types of auto accidents, and are sadly often the result of avoidable errors. Even when people survive these accidents, they often suffer severe injuries and may experience long-term health complications as a result. Here are seven ways that pedestrian accidents can cause severe injuries to victims:
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Property owners have a legal responsibility to ensure the premises of their building are well-maintained and free of potential hazards. Unfortunately, some property owners can be negligent, creating potentially dangerous conditions that can cause serious accidents, including the risk of someone slipping or tripping. Here are seven ways that negligence can cause slip and fall accidents:
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Truck accidents are among the deadliest types of motor vehicle accidents, and they have only been getting deadlier over time, with the number of truck accident fatalities rising by 49% over the past decade. This increase has outpaced an overall rise in auto accidents, indicating the danger that these types of accidents pose. But what is it that makes truck accidents so dangerous, and why are they happening so much more often?
