On behalf of Tinari, O'Connell & Osborn, LLP | May 21, 2020 | motor vehicle accidents
Drivers in New York and in other states across the nation may be familiar with road rage. It is not unusual to come across an aggressive driver on any given day, whether stuck in traffic or rushing home from work. In fact, at least 80% of adult American drivers...
On behalf of Tinari, O'Connell & Osborn, LLP | Apr 30, 2020 | motor vehicle accidents
Not all motor vehicle accidents are avoidable, but you can prevent some. Distracted driving is a huge factor when it comes to car accidents. One of these distractions happens to be the use of mobile devices in the car. In New York, according to the DMV, there...
On behalf of Tinari, O'Connell & Osborn, LLP | Apr 25, 2020 | motor vehicle accidents
Modern tractor-trailers come equipped with technology to help avoid accidents. Many truck fleets also outfit their vehicles with specialized cameras and electronic logging devices. Technology, however, does not replace a driver exercising care and caution when sharing...
On behalf of Tinari, O'Connell & Osborn, LLP | Jan 29, 2020 | motor vehicle accidents
You are a good driver, and you want to do everything you can to save money on your car insurance bill. While you may have heard of uninsured motorist coverage, you may think that you do not need it. U.S. News & World Report breaks down uninsured motorist coverage...
On behalf of Tinari, O'Connell & Osborn, LLP | Jan 7, 2020 | motor vehicle accidents
Distracted driving may take many forms, but one of the most common dangerous behaviors is using a cell phone while behind the wheel. Texting, reading emails or browsing the web while driving may lead to serious accidents and injuries. New York is one of the many...
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...
| 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...
| 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....
| 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...
| 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...
