On behalf of Tinari, O'Connell & Osborn, LLP | Oct 18, 2019 | motor vehicle accidents
The dangers of using cellphones while behind the wheel are well-known. Yet, drivers in New York and across the country continue to engage in this deadly behavior. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nine people die everyday and more than 1,000...
On behalf of Tinari, O'Connell & Osborn, LLP | Jun 14, 2019 | motor vehicle accidents
When you look at fatality statistics on America’s roads, it feels pretty daunting to get in your car. The reality, though, is that there is a multitude of little, easy things that you can do to stay safe. A few of them include: Obeying the speed limit. Wearing...
On behalf of Tinari, O'Connell & Osborn, LLP | Jun 2, 2019 | motor vehicle accidents
A Mineola judge called a 22-year-old man “young and stupid” for participating in a high-speed race on the Long Island Expressway (LIE) in Feb. 2017 that killed his best friend, then 19, The Manhasset man had previously pled guilty to manslaughter and DUI....
On behalf of Tinari, O'Connell & Osborn, LLP | Apr 28, 2019 | motor vehicle accidents
We’ve all heard the warnings about the dangers of texting and driving. Here in New York, the use of a handheld device for talking or texting is illegal. Unfortunately, however, some drivers nonetheless make it a habit to text while behind the wheel. Teens are...
On behalf of Tinari, O'Connell & Osborn, LLP | Apr 26, 2019 | motor vehicle accidents
Getting a DUI in Long Island is the last thing anyone wants, but if you’ve seen the flashing lights of a patrol car in your rearview mirror, it might be too late to avoid charges. The good news is that your attorney can help protect you against unfair penalties...
On behalf of Tinari, O'Connell & Osborn, LLP | Mar 14, 2019 | motor vehicle accidents
With self-driving cars becoming more common, it’s necessary for people to hold companies liable if those vehicles cause injuries. Self-driving cars could come to New York, and they may be there already. That’s why it’s important to keep updated on...
On behalf of Tinari, O'Connell & Osborn, LLP | Feb 24, 2019 | motor vehicle accidents
If you have been involved in a car accident in New York, it is likely that you are feeling very upset and distressed in regard to what happened. You may also be physically injured as a result. It is important that you get checked by a medical professional after being...
On behalf of Tinari, O'Connell & Osborn, LLP | Jan 8, 2019 | motor vehicle accidents
Takata air bag scandal has been in the news for over a decade. So far, we know that 23 people have died from defective Takata-made air bags, and millions upon millions of cars have been recalled. These recalls do not appear like they will end any time soon. The most...
On behalf of Tinari, O'Connell & Osborn, LLP | Dec 29, 2018 | motor vehicle accidents
If you have been involved in a car accident in the state of New York, you may be worried about the financial implications that this will have on your future. It is common to be concerned about whether you will be determined to be at fault for causing the car accident,...
On behalf of Tinari, O'Connell & Osborn, LLP | Nov 23, 2018 | motor vehicle accidents
As a New Yorker, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself contending with snowy road conditions at some point this winter. Even if you’re comfortable driving in inclement weather, it only takes one mistake to cause a crash. Here are five tips for...
