New York Car Accident Statute of Limitations
The statute of limitations for a car accident in New York is generally three years from the date of the crash, under CPLR §…
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New York Car Accident Laws
New York car accident laws can be confusing, but the basics come down to a few key rules: the state runs on a no-fault…
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5 Mistakes That Could Hurt Your Car Accident Settlement
Insurance companies are always looking for easy ways to pay less than what you deserve. One small mistake could be enough to reduce the…
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5 Obvious Signs the Other Driver Was Distracted During the Accident
We’re always taught to keep our eyes on the road while driving. But sometimes, a few drivers ignore this rule and cause serious accidents.…
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Common Traffic Ticket Myths And Misconceptions Many Drivers Fall For
With so much misinformation on the web, it’s no surprise some individuals fall for myths about traffic tickets and other laws. These false beliefs…
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5 Alternative Sentencing Options for First-Time DWI Offenders in New York
Driving under the influence in New York is a serious matter. The state’s notoriously strict with its DUI rules, and blowing a BAC even…
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Avoiding Pitfalls: What Not to Say to Insurance Companies After a Car Crash
If you recently filed an accident claim, you’ll need to negotiate with insurance companies about compensation. Even if the other person’s at fault, one…
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Stay Safe on the Road: 5 Essential Night Driving Strategies
You’re probably aware of the challenges of being behind the wheel after dark. Less visibility, increased fatigue, and other risks can make a nightly…
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Legal Steps to Take After Getting a DUI in New York
With over 10,000 fatalities caused by intoxicated drivers in the United States each year, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges are heavily punished under…
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Steps to Take Following a Car Accident
What a car accident victim does after a car accident can be important, especially if the victims decides at some point to bring a…
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Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
Driving while intoxicated in the state of New York is a serious crime that carries grave consequences. Authorities have the right to suspend your…
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New York Is a No-Fault State for Car Accidents
Many New Yorker motorists have been involved in car accidents that have caused them serious injury. New York is a no-fault state, meaning that insurers…
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Signs of Whiplash After a Car Crash
Some injuries that you could sustain in a car crash are evident straight away. If you break your foot on the pedal, you will…
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Making These Mistakes Might Impact Your Car Accident Settlement
here isn’t only one way to recuperate after a car accident. But since it involves a little work and decision-making, there can naturally be…
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Reduced Teen Auto Accident Deaths Credited to Distracted Driving Laws
If you are wondering if anti-distracted driving laws in New York and across the country are having any effect, here is some good news.…
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SUV Collision on Long Island Injures Six
Auto accidents have a way of suddenly substituting chaos for what was, seconds earlier, a very calm and non-threatening scene. The riders in an…
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An Overview of DWI Laws in New York
While most people do not intend to drive drunk, the fact of the matter is that many people in the New York Metro area…
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Vehicle Stunts Kill Three, Injure Four at Floyd Bennett Field
An abandoned airfield would seem to be a perfect spot for learning and practicing automobile maneuvers that would be forbidden on city streets. A…
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The Three Steps to Take After a Motor Vehicle Accident
There is no guarantee that a car accident victim will receive the compensation they need to recover. The actions they take following the accident…
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4 Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know About Whiplash
Whiplash is a well-known neck injury most commonly associated with auto accidents. Millions of Americans suffer from whiplash each year, but the damage is…
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DUI Traffic Stops: Know Your Rights
It can make you queasy if a police officer pulls you over. Naturally, you are worried that the officer is going to arrest you…
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YouTube Star Corey La Barrie in Fatal Collision
Traveling in New York carries inherent risk for injury. Whether a person is driving, walking or riding as a passenger in another person’s vehicle,…
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Steps to Take Following a New York Car Accident
Tourists and residents alike can agree that there is nothing like driving around New York. The City that Never Sleeps offers motorists access to…
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Rusty Drivers & Speeders Pose a Danger After New York’s Shelter-in-Place Order
If you have been laid off from your job due to the COVID-19 pandemic and New York’s shelter-in-place order, or if you are lucky…
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Daylight Savings, Springtime and Increased Car Accidents
You’re on your way back home from a long day at work. You got a little less sleep last night because you forgot about…
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NYC to Slam The Brakes on Dangerous Drivers in 2020
New York City officials are doubling down on vehicle crashes in the new year. This move comes after a dismal number of 215 traffic…
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Bay Shore Crash Injures Officer, Kills Driver
Police officers in New York face many risks while they are on duty, including the risk of death or serious injury in a motor vehicle…
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New Year’s Eve Among the Worst Holidays for Drunk Driving
With New Year’s Eve just days away, it’s the perfect time to brush up on precautions that are especially important around the holiday season.…
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3 Tips for Staying Safe on the Roads During the Holidays
During the holiday season, many people take to the road. Whether you’re literally going over the river and through the woods to grandma’s house,…
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DWI Arrests Higher in Suffolk County Than Nassau County
The latest statistics indicate that the number of driving while intoxicated (DWI) felonies in Long Island’s Suffolk County is double that of neighboring Nassau…
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Traffic Fatalities Increase with Ridesharing
The increased presence of ridesharing apps such as Uber and Lyft are increasing traffic fatalities where the apps are used by as much as…
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Sleep Deprivation and Driving: A Fatal Combination
Drivers who get on the road having had less than 4 hours of sleep in the past 24 hours raise the odds of being…
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Not If but When: Self-driving Cars Are Coming, but Will They Be Safe?
News reports frequently tell us about tests of automated cars. Some self-driving cars have been tested in California and Arizona. While they are not…
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Teens Behind the Wheel: How to Keep Them Safe
For teenagers between the ages of 15 and 18, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
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Red-Light-Running Accident Deaths on the Rise
Intersections have long been one of the most dangerous zones for vehicle accidents because they are where vehicles — and bicyclists and pedestrians —…
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2,456 Deaths in 2016 Due to Not Buckling Up
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) once again collaborated with local law enforcement agencies nationwide to remind people to buckle up. The agency…
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Number of Car Crashes Rising at Rate Not Seen in 50 Years
The number of car crashes in the United States is rising at the fastest clip in 50 years, according to a spokesperson for the…
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4 Reasons to Love Driverless Cars
Plenty of predictions made by science fiction writers have already come true. Like the iPad (predicted by Arthur C. Clarke), organ transplants (predicted by…
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Top 5 Reasons You Need a Lawyer After a Car Accident
Auto accidents – from head-on crashes to minor fender benders — are often frightening, stressful and confusing. Even if the damages were minimal and…
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Study Shows Uptick in Fatal Car Accidents Related to Opioid Use
Opioid addiction and misuse has been deemed a national crisis, with the economic burden on the U.S. estimated at more than 78 billion dollars.…
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New York Considers ‘Textalyzer’ Bill to Cut Down on Distracted Driving
The New York legislature is currently considering a bill that would allow police to scan motorists’ cell phones in the wake of an accident…
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Drugged Driving a Threat on Nationʹs Roads
While most people are aware of the effects of alcohol on driving and public safety, drugged driving attracts less attention. Drunk driving is increasingly…
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Plea Deal for Impaired Driver Shocks Victims’ Families
In July of 2015, eight women were departing from a tour of a North Fork vineyard. At about 5 p.m. in Cutchogue, the women’s…
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April Is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted driving has become so widely recognized as a source of injuries and fatalities on the nation’s roadways that April has been named National…
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Traffic Deaths Show Most Dramatic Rise in More than 50 Years
According to data from the National Safety Council (NSC), traffic deaths likely rose 6% in 2016. Combined with the 14% climb in 2015, the…
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Drowsy Driving Needs More Study, Prevention
A recent article published in the journal Sleep calls for more study and prevention of drowsy driving, noting that it is a significant hazard on the…
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Drunk Driving Is Down, Yet 27 Million Americans Still Drive Impaired
While DUIs have been on a steady decline in the U.S. for more than a decade, the number of drivers operating motor vehicles under…
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NHTSA Issues Call for Vehicle to Vehicle Communication to Increase Safety
More than 35,000 people were killed in car accidents across the U.S. in 2015. The car crash–related figures are even more startling for serious…
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Sleep Deprivation Linked to Increased Crash Risk Reports AAA
Chronic sleep loss is associated with numerous health complications, from an increased risk for diabetes to higher rates of cardiovascular disease and obesity. Recent…
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Federal Government Boosts Spending for Technology to Stop Drunk Drinking
Last year, 259 lives were lost to drunk driving accidents over the Christmas and New Years holidays. More than 10,000 preventable deaths are attributed…
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Spike in Traffic Deaths Caused by New Technologies, Distracted Driving
Although U.S. deaths in traffic accidents had been dropping steadily for decades, they have recently jumped dramatically. In the first six months of this…
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NHTSA: Traffic Fatalities Significantly Increased During 2016
There has been a sharp rise in the number of people dying from car crashes, bicycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents during the first half…
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Long Island Drivers Face Memorial Day Weekend DUI Charges
Two men who fled the scene of car accidents over Memorial Day weekend were among a bevy of drivers arrested on DWI charges, reports…
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Distracted Driving Awareness Is a Year-Round Need
April, the designated month for distracted driving awareness, may be nearly over but the need to educate drivers about the hazards of distracted driving continues…
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Father Sues Illinois Restaurant for Drunk Driving Accident
A lawsuit was filed in Cook County Circuit Court against the Ruth Chris Steakhouse of South Barrington, Illinois, placing blame on the restaurant/bar for a drunk…
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2016’s Most Wanted List of Traffic Safety Improvements
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) wants you to be better protected on the nation’s roadways. It has released its 2016 Most Wanted list of what the agency…
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Defendant in Fatal Long Island DUI Crash Caught Trying to Flee the US
Described by many as a “despicable millionaire,” the infamous New York developer Sean Ludwick has been finally ordered to stay put – and will remain in Suffolk…
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Holidays See Rise in Drunk Driving Accidents
During the holidays an estimated one million Americans will be traveling our nation’s roads to visit family, friends and loved ones. Unfortunately, Christmas and…
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Deer Park Man Arrested After Causing Accident While High, Fleeing
A little after 10:30 p.m. on December 9, Duquan Falk, 21, of West Babylon, led Suffolk County police in a footrace after he fled…
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Long Island SUV Rollover Accident Leaves Driver Seriously Injured
A single-vehicle rollover accident on the Long Island Expressway last week left a Patchogue man injured. On Wednesday evening at about 8 p.m., police…
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Wrong Way Collision in Sayville Claims One Life
Police responded to the scene of a deadly car wreck in Sayville on October 28, 2015, where they found 23-year-old Christian Hernandez and another driver. Hernandez…
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Bay Shore Motorcyclist Charged in DUI Crash That Killed Wife
According to Suffolk County police, a motorcyclist’s intoxication was likely to blame in a crash which resulted in the death of his wife who…
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Long Island College Student Killed in Car Crash
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, a 17-year-old Long Island college student was fatally struck by a car after he got out of his vehicle to check out…
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Drunk Driver Wreaks Chaos in Long Island
In a scene straight out of a made for TV movie, a 26 year old man, Jonathan Moore, triggered a wild midnight chain of…
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Long Island Driver High During Fatal Car Crash
An all too common occurrence – a fatal multi-vehicle crash – recently took an uncommon twist when the driver admitted to reporters that he…
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Four Women Killed in Long Island DUI Accident
Four women have been laid to rest after they were killed in a car crash that allegedly involved alcohol. The women were riding in…
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Recent LIRR Crashes Raise Issue of Accident Liability
Public transit accidents are some of the most alarming cases Long Island injury attorneys pursue. For starters, these collisions are terrifying because the victims…
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Study Links Sleeping Pill Use to Higher Car Crash Risks
It’s no secret that certain kinds of behaviors, like driving while distracted or while under the influence of substances like alcohol, can dramatically increase…
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Safety Advisory to Avoid Pedal Error Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is taking active measures to help reduce the number of pedal error accidents across the nation, which occur with…
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Efforts to Curb Distracted Teen Drivers on Long Island
Distracted driving is a growing problem across the country, and Long Island is no exception. Distracted driving accidents involving teens are particularly prevalent. According to…
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Legal Rights and Options for Car Accident Victims
Even if you carefully follow traffic rules, your safety on the road is partly dependent upon the behavior of other drivers. A negligent or intoxicated…
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Distracted Driving Awareness Month Aims to Effect Change
Considering the massive toll distracted driving takes in terms of injuries, deaths and financial devastation for victims, the distracted driving attorneys at Edelman, Krasin &…
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Two Long Island Children Abandoned by Daycare Worker
Child neglect, abuse or abandonment by a daycare worker is every parent’s worst nightmare. After all, these are trained employees who are paid to…
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Auto Repair Fraud a Discouraging Trend
The Long Island car accident attorneys at Edelman, Krasin & Jaye are troubled to learn of a widespread and growing practice in which insurance…
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Drive Cautiously in Long Island this Winter
The blustery winter season has officially arrived. While many people enjoy watching the snow fall and bundling up in cozy sweaters, wintery conditions can also…
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Long Island Teen Faces Charges in Crash that Killed Five Friends
A Long Island teen is facing charges of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide after his involvement in a fatal crash that took the lives…
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Long Island Drivers: Stay Safe on the Roads This Holiday
The Long Island car accident lawyers of Edelman, Krasin & Jaye of Long Island hope that each of our neighbors has a safe holiday season and…
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Experiment Highlights Drowsy Driving Dangers
Drowsy driving accidents in Long Island and beyond have captured nationwide attention in recent years. Last June, the issue was abruptly thrust into the spotlight…
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Recent Slew of Fatal Crashes Concerns Long Island Car Accident Lawyers
Long Island is no stranger to car accidents, but a rash of fatal crashes in recent days may be keeping Long Island car accident lawyers even…
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CDC Reports Injuries from Car Crashes Frequent and Costly
Injuries from car crashes occur frequently and tend to be very expensive, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and…
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New York Texting & Driving Accident Victims Have Legal Recourse
Although the majority of Americans know that they should not text and drive, many do so anyway. Despite a number of measures, including those related…
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New York Car Accident Lawyers Note Latest Crashes in the City
Recent traffic accidents in the NYC area highlight the need for competent legal counsel, especially for those injured by negligent or drunk driving. With the aid…
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CDC Study Shows Drowsy Driving a National Problem
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to battle motor vehicle injuries in the United States, suggesting effective interventions to reduce rates…
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Auto Defect Lawyers Help Those Injured by Toyota Camry Hybrids
Some owners of Toyota Camry hybrids manufactured between 2007 and 2011 have suffered serious injuries as a result of brake defects in these vehicles. If you…
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Victims of New York Drunk Driver Accidents Have Legal Recourse
What do Sally Struthers, Justin Beiber, country singer Randy Travis, and most recently, Disney star Billy Unger have in common? They have all been…
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DOT Debuts National Advertising Campaign to Stop Distracted Driving
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness month. To promote the cause, the Department of Transportation debuted its first-ever national advertising campaign and law enforcement crackdown, in…
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GM Recall Lawyers Help Victims of Defective Vehicles
GM’s recall woes are increasing, as the auto giant recently expanded their recalled list to include 1.5 million more vehicles. Some of the defects…
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New York Car Accident Lawyers Battle for Rightful Client Compensation
A young couple is killed in an early morning car accident on the Long Island Expressway. According to police investigators, the driver, a nineteen year…
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