On behalf of Edelman, Krasin & Jaye, PLLC | Feb 8, 2019 | Auto Accidents
News headlines throughout the country, including New York, have been blazing with news of record cold temperatures. In mid-winter, it’s not uncommon to feel cold blasts, of course, but this winter has been one for the history books. With cold weather, of course,...
On behalf of Edelman, Krasin & Jaye, PLLC | Jan 31, 2019 | Auto Accidents
Reckless, drunk, and distracted drivers cause thousands upon thousands of deaths and injuries every year, not to mention property damage. But there’s another hazard on the roadways: Potholes. Potholes can severely damage your vehicle, causing everything from...
On behalf of Edelman, Krasin & Jaye, PLLC | Jan 14, 2019 | Auto Accidents
On top of the pain and cost of medical bills, many injury victims face an indirect loss – the inability to work after the accident. In some cases this is very temporary, and in others it is long-term or permanent. While there are no hard and fast rules on how...
On behalf of Edelman, Krasin & Jaye, PLLC | Jan 8, 2019 | Auto Accidents
If you are in an accident in New York state, insurance companies will reimburse you for repair, as long as the repair costs are under what the insurers deem the fair market value of the car. But if estimated repairs are close to or over the fair market value,...
On behalf of Edelman, Krasin & Jaye, PLLC | Dec 27, 2018 | Auto Accidents
With New Year’s Eve just days away, it’s the perfect time to brush up on precautions that are especially important around the holiday season. According to the National Institutes of Health, the number of vehicle accidents involving alcohol spike...
On behalf of Edelman, Krasin & Jaye, PLLC | Dec 18, 2018 | Auto Accidents
During the holiday season, many people take to the road. Whether you’re literally going over the river and through the woods to grandma’s house, driving to the mall for last-minute shopping, or going to see extended family in another state, it’s very...
On behalf of Edelman, Krasin & Jaye, PLLC | Dec 11, 2018 | Auto Accidents
Riding in a limousine is always a special occasion. Whether it’s taking you to the prom, to a wedding, or to a New Year’s Eve party, a limo will always make its occupants feel like royalty. Unfortunately, a glamorous occasion can quickly turn to tragedy....
On behalf of Edelman, Krasin & Jaye, PLLC | Nov 21, 2018 | Auto Accidents
The latest statistics indicate that the number of driving while intoxicated (DWI) felonies in Long Island’s Suffolk County is double that of neighboring Nassau County. The recent data is a continuation of a two-decade trend, in which Suffolk County has led Nassau...
On behalf of Edelman, Krasin & Jaye, PLLC | Nov 13, 2018 | Auto Accidents
Usually, children on a school bus are safer than children in cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that they are 70 times more safe traveling to school in a school bus rather than a car. But a recent rash of tragic accidents in Florida,...
On behalf of Edelman, Krasin & Jaye, PLLC | Nov 5, 2018 | Auto Accidents
The increased presence of ridesharing apps such as Uber and Lyft are increasing traffic fatalities where the apps are used by as much as 2% to 3%, according to a recent study put out by the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. The fatalities are...
