Under current law, Virginia drivers are prohibited from texting or emailing on their cell phones while driving in the state. General cell phone use, however, is still permitted, except in highway work zones. A new law, known as House Bill 874, would alter current law by creating an outright ban on the use of any handheld personal communications device while driving anywhere in Virginia. The bill has already passed both the Virginia Senate and House of Representatives and is expected to be signed...
Posted by Herbert Maxey on 04/20/2020
Car accidents are a far too frequent reality throughout New York, but you may not realize the extent of the problem until you learn a few key statistics. According to the New York State Department of Health, almost 1,100 residents are killed in traffic crashes every year, at a rate of 5.6 people for every 100,000 New Yorkers. Plus, on an annual basis, 12,100 are hospitalized and another 136,913 people visit an emergency room for injury-causing auto accidents. If you were injured in such an...
Posted by Steven Mandel on 03/23/2020
As the weather warms, the birds start to chip, and the flowers begin to bloom, all may seem good and well for those living in Virginia. But in addition to longer days and more sunshine, springtime weather can also mean an increase in the number of accidents leading to personal injuries. At the office of Breit Law, PC, our experienced Virginia personal injury attorney can assist you if you’ve been in an accident. Consider these common springtime accidents, how to avoid them, and what to do...
Posted by William Breit on 03/23/2020
Winter means frigid temperatures, snow, ice, and other inclement weather for residents of New York, but these conditions lead to much more than just inconvenience and delays in getting around town. The Federal Highway Administration (FHA) indicates that around 21 percent of all car accidents in the US are linked to adverse weather, leading to approximately 5,000 fatalities and 418,000 injuries to passengers. Considering the fact that the Big Apple gets some form of precipitation an average...
Posted by Steven Mandel on 02/07/2020
Nearly six million motor vehicle collisions occur in the US every year, and approximately three million people get injured every year in car accidents. In most cases, the driver is at fault for the accident. While the victims of a car accident can sue the guilty driver (or their insurance company) to get compensation for injuries, getting the compensation is not an easy task and determining fault in a collision can get murky. The fault of the driver must be clearly established in the court to claim...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 08/13/2019
California is often regarded as the Golden State for its sports related activities, optimal weather, internationally renowned personalities and exquisite natural wonders. Besides the perks of the State, a major drawback for the residents is the long lines of cars stuck in traffic and jammed pack roads and freeways. This has resulted in making accidents a rather common occurrence in California.A large number of roadside accidents ultimately gives rise to compensation and injury claim cases. This...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 04/11/2018