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Be Alert When Driving The First Day After The “Spring Forward” Daylight Savings Change

Be careful driving the first daylight savings commute. Traffic accidents tend to spike on this day due to drowsy motorists and dark morning driving conditions.  Studies have found an 8 to 17% spike in accidents on the Monday following the … Continue reading

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Google Glass Should Be Illegal

Google Glass is a computer in the form of eyeglasses.  It contains a lens that displays information in a smartphone-like format, and can interact with the Internet via voice commands.  The technology looks great and likely will spawn a new industry of wearable clothing … Continue reading

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Your Business Owner’s Policy May Provide Coverage For Your Company’s Hurricane Sandy Losses

If you were among the many business owners in our region that were adversely affected by Hurricane Sandy, then you may have a claim under your Business Owner’s Policy (BOP).  A BOP policy contains a package of various types of … Continue reading

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How We Remained “Open” During Hurricane Sandy And Its Aftermath

Many companies have elaborate and lengthy plans to deal with an emergency or casualty.  For our Manhattan-based law firm whose traffic ticket lawyers fight moving violations issued throughout New York State, we have a three-step plan.  Our plan is so … Continue reading

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Hurricane Sandy Can’t Stop Us!

We hope that you and your families stayed safe and sound during Hurricane Sandy. Our prayers go out to all those who are still suffering due to the storm. Notwithstanding this un-precedented challenge, we are proud that our law firm … Continue reading

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NY’s New Portable Electronic Device Law – VTL § 1225-d Analysis

Anyone found guilty of violating the new law prohibiting texting and driving will be assessed 3 points and a fine of up to $150.  I recently had a chance to review the portable electronic device law and, overall, I am … Continue reading

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New Study Confirms The Dangers Of Distracted Driving

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) recently released a new report entitled “Distracted Driving:  What Research Shows And What States Can Do”.  Funded by State Farm Insurance Company, the report highlights the impact that cell phones, iTouches and other electronic … Continue reading

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Texting And Driving In New York (Finally) Made Illegal

You have to hand it to Governor Cuomo.  In just a short time, he’s shown himself to be an extremely effective politician.   Examples including getting the dysfunctional Albany legislature to pass a balanced budget, approve ethics reform and recognize same-sex … Continue reading

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How Much Does A New York Speeding Ticket Cost?

We are often asked this question.  The literal answer for a first conviction is that a New York speeding ticket costs between $45 and $600. For speeding 1 to 10 mph over the limit the range is $45 to $150.  … Continue reading

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How To Talk Your Way Out Of A Speeding Ticket

This post will discuss practical things you can say and do to talk yourself out of a speeding ticket. Don’t deny (nor admit) that you are guilty. Unless the cop totally blew it, don’t argue about your innocence. It will … Continue reading

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