Cell Phones
Texting and Driving? Beware of the TextalyzerPosted in Cell Phones on May 17, 2017
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 succumbed to his injuries. Police… read more
“Turns Out, a Horrifying Number of People Use Their Phones While Driving”Posted in Cell Phones on April 26, 2017
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 billion miles of trips. They… read more
Scholarship Setup to Help Combat Distracted DrivingPosted in Cell Phones,Personal Injury,Road Safety on April 11, 2017
“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. Even sending a quick… read more
iPhone Users Being TargetedPosted in Cell Phones on April 3, 2017
According to a report today on News12 Long Island, cybersecurity expert warns of scam targeting iPhone users. News12 reports that a new text message scam targeting Apple iPhone users could leave you with an empty bank account. The newest scam is known as a phishing scam to access personal information after it sends a malicious… read more
TAKING ACTION ON DISTRACTIONPosted in Cell Phones,Personal Injury on April 14, 2016
APRIL IS NATIONAL DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH Across the United States, communities and government agencies alike are coming together in an effort to crack down on texting, cellphone use and other dangerous distracted driving behaviors in honor of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. An alarming 87% of drivers have admitted to being engaged in at… read more
Call for a Nationwide Ban on Cell Phones and Texting While DrivingPosted in Cell Phones on December 16, 2011
Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP CNN announced Tuesday, December 13, 2011 that the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) called for a nationwide ban on texting and cell phone use while driving, except for emergency calls. This announcement is NHTSA’s boldest move to date for reducing cell phone use and texting. Cell phone statistics backing… read more
Social Media Details Can Turn into Evidence in Court CasesPosted in Cell Phones on November 22, 2011
Author: Rosenberg & Gluck Most people never consider that private details exchanged with family and friends in emails, on Facebook, or Myspace could turn into court evidence. Yet, while social media sites and your own emails allow you to be selective about who you invite or who receives your communication, courts have ruled otherwise. Kathleen… read more
How To Choose A Personal Injury LawyerPosted in Bicycle Accidents,Cell Phones,Drunk Driver,fosamax,Medical Treatment,Motor Vehicle Accident,Motorcycle Accidents,nassau county,New Laws,Premises Liability,Slip and Fall,Suffolk County,Trip and Fall,Verdicts & Settlements on December 13, 2010
How to Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer One of the most difficult decisions the victim of an accident has to make is who to choose as their attorney. While there is no shortage of lawyers who will promise just about anything in an effort to entice you to become their client, making an informed decision… read more
New State Law Bans Texting and Emailing While DrivingPosted in Cell Phones,Motor Vehicle Accident on November 6, 2009
Many, if not most, of us have cell phones or other personal digital assistants (PDA) and we take them with us while we drive. A law has been on the books for some time now that makes it illegal to drive while using a cell phone without a hands-free device. Governor Paterson recently signed a… read more