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Report Shows That Driver Killed In Self-Driving Tesla Crash Ignored Warnings to Re-Take Control

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 21, 2017

A report released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) showed that the man who was killed in a self-driving car crash in 2016 ignored multiple instructions to put his hands back on the ...

Misuse of Restraints, State Policies Major Causes of Pediatric Deaths in the United States

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 2, 2017

The Journal of Pediatrics recently published a study looking into deaths of children under the age of 15 caused by motor vehicle accidents where they looked at issues that, if addressed, could result ...

Get Your Car Ready for Summer During Vehicle Safety Week

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 23, 2017

Summer is just around the corner, and that means summer traveling is about to jump into high gear. However, before you jump behind the wheel of your car to start your journey, it’s important to make ...

Self-Driving Cars Will Be Allowed To Test in New York State

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 16, 2017

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday, May 10 that New York will start allowing companies to test self-driving vehicles on public roads. "We are taking a careful yet balanced approach ...

Passenger Killed When Driver Swerved To Avoid Ambulance

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 3, 2017

A two-car crash claimed the life of a 77-year-old passenger on Wednesday, March 1. According to the Suffolk Police Department, the crash occurred in the afternoon on the Jericho Turnpike after the ...

Shopper Injured After Minivan Crashes into Store

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 21, 2017

A customer shopping at a Mobil Mart in the Bronx was injured on Sunday, February 19 after a minivan crashed into the store. The entire event was captured on camera . Surveillance cameras from inside ...

Rollover Crash Leaves Car on Its Nose Against a Tree

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 17, 2017

Emergency responders were greeted with an unusual situation when they arrived at the scene of a crash in Islip Terrace NY, early in the morning on Thursday, February 16. According to officials, they ...

Wrong-Way Crash Kills Three People Outside Schenectady

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jan 27, 2017

New York State Police (NYSP) reports that three people were killed in a wrong-way accident late in the evening on Sunday, January 22. Officials reported that they received a call reporting the crash ...

Driver of Stolen Vehicle Crashed into Corvette, Art Gallery Window

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jan 27, 2017

An art gallery in New York was protected from total devastation by a solitary traffic light earlier this week. According to police reports, a stolen BMW X5 crashed into a Corvette at Broome and Greene ...

Defective Seatbelts Leads to the Recall of 680,000 Vehicles

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jan 26, 2017

Ford Motor Co. issued a recall of about 680,000 of their vehicles on December 2 after discovering a defect in the design of their seat belts. The vehicles were recalled over concerns with the seat ...

Distracted Driving Leads to Biggest Increase in Traffic Deaths in 50 Years

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Nov 30, 2016

Distracted drivers kill thousands of people every single year – 3,179 in 2014 alone according to the United States Department of Transportation, to be precise. Another 431,000 were injured in crashes ...

What is Personal Injury Protection or No Fault Insurance?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Sep 30, 2016

There are several forms of auto insurance drivers in New York need to have in order to own a car, including what’s known as no-fault benefits or Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance. This type ...

What Are the Limits on your Auto Liability Insurance Policy?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Sep 28, 2016

Every driver in New York State is required by law to purchase and maintain a certain level of auto liability insurance coverage, otherwise the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can and will suspend ...

Nissan Recalls 134,000 Vehicles Over Risk of Fire

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Sep 13, 2016

Nissan announced that they were recalling approximately 134,000 vehicles after it was discovered that the brake fluid in certain vehicles could leak out and cause the vehicle to catch fire. According ...

Advocates Push to Rename Car Accidents "Crashes"

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 29, 2016

An increasing number of federal officials, safety advocates, grass-roots campaigns, and local and state leaders from around the country are pushing forward with their campaign dedicated to changing ...

Not Just Summer Lovin’: The Dangers of Summer Driving

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 28, 2016

Summer should be a fun time filled with lazy days on the beach and activities that take advantage of the long, warm evenings. In order to get the most out of your plans this year, it’s important to ...

Vision Zero Working in New York City

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 17, 2016

With so many vehicles on the road in New York City, the risk of traffic collisions are very high. So much in fact, that it’s estimated that roughly 4,000 people are seriously injured in car crashes ...

What to Do After an Accident with a Commercial Vehicle

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 10, 2016

In New York City, there are a lot of commercial vehicles on the road. From delivery trucks to large big-rigs, and everything in between, these large vehicles are often essential to the ...

New York Car Accident Statistics

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Apr 22, 2016

An average of 19.75 million residents wander the streets of New York. The state is known for its congested roads and high traffic value. Given the number of people and cars in a relatively small area, ...

New York Looking to Prevent Distracted Driving

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Apr 18, 2016

In New York, lawmakers are hoping to go after distracted drivers and prevent texting while driving. They want to scan cellphones after an accident in order to determine what the driver was doing just ...

Car Accident Claims: Common Terms You Should Know

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Apr 1, 2016

If you have been involved in a car accident, you need to take certain steps to ensure your claim is filed correctly. You may hear your insurance company and others use many words that may be ...

10 Tips for Winter Driving in New York City

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Nov 30, 2015

While many people enjoy the winter for its many adventures, there are some who dread to think of the various problems it causes. The majority of these individuals travel the roads on a daily basis ...

Drunk Driver kills four friends in Long Island

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 21, 2015

Truck t-boned limo killing four friends The 55 year old truck driver who killed four friends when his pickup truck t-boned their limo on Saturday afternoon was charged with a misdemeanor of driving ...

Several car accidents over the weekend caused personal injuries and traffic delays

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 6, 2015

Several car accidents over the weekend were nonfatal Over the weekend, there were several vehicle accidents , numerous injuries but thankfully no fatalities. On Friday, a sedan got pinned underneath a ...

GM Update: New Racketeering Claims against GM in Ignition Lawsuits

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 15, 2015

An expanded class action complaint was filed in a federal court in New York against General Motors by consumers represented by co-lead counsel Hagens Berman and Lieff Cabraser late on Friday afternoon ...