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The legal world is full of odd acronyms and terms, and it’s important to have some understanding of these terms in case you find yourself involved in any legal dispute. One of the most common terms you’ll encounter in legal proceedings is “tort.” If you are injured due to the…

He was only 19 years old. Evan Lieberman, a college freshman, was in the backseat of his friend’s car when it careened over a center line and crashed head-on into an oncoming Jeep on a highway north of New York City. He spent 30 days in the hospital before he…

According to the National Motorcycle Institute, riding a motorcycle is approximately 25 times more dangerous than driving a car, mile for mile. Motorcycle enthusiasts argue that they are fun and fuel efficient. Although this may be true, the key to staying safe is to be prepared and avoid risks. Although…

A recent article written by Aarian Marshall for wired.com features a new study that indicates that nearly every driver uses their phone while behind the wheel, mostly all of the time. This was determined by driving analytics company, Zendrive using sensor data from more than 3 million drivers and 5.6…

“Keep your eyes on the road, your hand upon the wheel,” is more than just a catchy lyric in The Doors song, “Roadhouse Blues.” It is solid advice.Any moment your eyes are off the road or your hands are off the wheel, you put yourself in a dangerous driving situation.…

Spring has sprung. It’s time to open the windows and let in the fresh air. Flowers are in bloom and the days are longer thanks in part to Daylight Saving Time.When we set our clocks forward, the National Safety Council (NSC) recommends we also review our home safety checklists.Smoke Alarms…

Mother Nature sure has a mind of her own. March 20 may be the official first day of spring but it sure doesn’t look or feel like it. Monster piles of muck and slush, biting wind, bitter cold, and ice abound. Winter is not loosening its grip on our area.All…

Irish eyes will be smiling this Friday – St. Patrick’s Day. Green beer, corned beef and cabbage, and leprechauns will not be hard to find. All over the world 13 million pints of Guinness will be enjoyed, according to WalletHub, a personal finance website. As a matter of fact, St.…

Seeing a crash can be a harrowing experience, especially if you’ve just missed it yourself. Your first instinct may be to pull over and help. But should you get involved? If so, to what extent? Are you obliged by law to stop or give a statement?Even if you’re the first…

According to an article recently published in Patchogue Patch, written by Paige McAtee it identified 14 bridges on Long Island that were deemed structurally deficient based on the State transportation departments report that has identified 56,000 structurally deficient U.S. bridges overall.According to the report quoted within the article: Of the…

According to the NYPD and reported by the NY Post, an Upper Eastside Doorman was killed today in a freak accident while shoveling snow. He fell through a glass window and had his throat slit by glass, police sources said. The 57 year old was shoveling snow leading downward into…

Unfortunately, 2017 started with yet another train crash. A Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) commuter train crashed at the Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn, injuring more than 100 passengers.Fortunately, the injuries were less serious compared to the crash at Hoboken Terminal in New Jersey on September 29, 2016, which killed one…

Holiday Travel SafetyIt was Andy Williams who sang, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. It’s the hap-happiest season of all.” There are some precautions that should be taken to keep the mood merry.Road DangersThe holiday season brings with it a number of driving hazards. The Christmas/New Year’s holiday…

With the hustle & bustle of the holidays approaching, many parents and caregivers are scrambling to get their kids the hottest toys of the season. However, too many adults assume that if a toy has made it onto a retailer’s shelves, it is safe for children to play with. The…

Adultery, sexual assault, walls to keep out Mexicans…the 2016 Presidential Campaign between Donald J. Trump, the Republican Party nominee, and Hillary Clinton, the Democratic Party nominee, has gotten downright dirty.Just when it doesn’t seem it can get any worse, it does. A recently released “Access Hollywood” clip featured Trump bragging…

Teen Chased at Knife Point. Several School Lockdowns. Police Issue Warning.The latest clown sighting took a scary turn when a 14-yr-old was chased after leaving Malverne High School in Nassau yesterday, police say. The teen was approached from behind by a person who was dressed in a purple clown costume…

A new federal study has found that teen drivers and their young passengers are dying at an alarming rate. The number of teenagers involved in deadly car crashes is rising for the first time in nearly a decade. New data from the American Automobile Association (AAA) reveal a 10-percent increase…

Statistics On All The Children Who Have Died In Hot Cars Shows Precautions Are VitalIt happens, on average a child tragically dies due to heatstroke suffered in a hot vehicle once every nine days. This statistic is staggering and devastating. During the summer month’s it’s a habit for many people…

The stories have been horrific. A ten-year-old boy was killed on August 7 during a ride on the world’s tallest waterslide. Caleb Schwab was sadly decapitated on the Verruckt raft ride at the Schlitterbahn WaterPark in Kansas City, Kansas. That same day, two riders were injured when a launch cable…

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, the first thing on your mind is recovering and the second is how you are going to pay for the costs from medical bills, lost income and property damage. In the midst of all the pain and confusion,…

We assume that when we turn on our faucets crystal clear water will come gushing out. Unfortunately that is not always the case. As a matter of fact, there is a very strong possibility that your child is drinking lead-tainted water in school.Recently, on Long Island unacceptable levels of lead…

The heat and humidity of the warmer months is upon us, and with it comes some silent risks. It’s a habit for many people to leave their children in the car for just a few minutes so they can run errands, a practice that can have deadly consequences.Last week, a…

Police: Teen robbed at gunpoint playing Pokemon Go in Lake RonkonkomaAccording to New12 Long Island, Police say a 19-year-old playing Pokemon Go in Lake Ronkonkoma was robbed at gunpoint last night. Police reported that the teen was playing along Lake Shore Drive around 5 p.m. Wednesday when the incident occurred.…

Hats off to the graduates. This is an accomplishment that should be celebrated and many parents do so by throwing a party. While many view their graduates as adults, under the law they are not, and parents should resist the temptation to allow alcohol at graduation parties.Under New York law,…