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The SUM Bill and Insurance Law

Oddo & Babat, P.C. — Sat, 19 Oct 2013 19:19:03 +0000

In June 2012, the New York State Legislature passed an amendment to the Insurance Law that would protect car insurance policyholders and their loved ones from injuries caused by uninsured and underinsured drivers. The SUM bill requires that a driver’s SUM insurance limit match their liability coverage — unless the driver chooses to decline the […]

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Pedestrians & Bicyclists Injured by East Village Driver

Oddo & Babat, P.C. — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:38:02 +0000

Manhattan’s East Village was the scene of an auto accident in front of a Bodega that caused severe personal injuries and the driver of the vehicle in police custody. According to a New York Times article eight people were injured, three of them with life-threatening injuries. The accident also caused property damage to the storefront and street. […]

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Alcohol-Related Accidents, Injuries & Fatalities

Oddo & Babat, P.C. — Fri, 31 May 2013 18:41:57 +0000

Few errors in judgment affect others so detrimentally as drunk driving. When an individual makes the decision to drink and drive, they put everyone on the road in danger including other drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians. In New York State, a driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle can be considered legally impaired if their […]

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Motor Vehicles Injuries Are The Leading Cause of Injury Related Death in New York State

Oddo & Babat, P.C. — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:11:03 +0000

The New York State Department of Health website states that Motor vehicles traffic injuries are “the leading cause of injury related death, second leading cause of injury related hospitalizations and third leading cause for injury related emergency department visits in New York State.” Studies available on the website and through links provided there indicate specific incidence, risk […]

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Roadway Conditions and Auto Accidents

Oddo & Babat, P.C. — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:05:05 +0000

Automobile accidents are caused by a number of circumstances ranging from driver neglect, impairment or recklessness, to roadway conditions involving weather, construction, obstructions or other circumstances. Unfortunately, automobile accidents happen every day and regardless of the circumstances, and even if you are only mildly injured, it is important that you call the police from the […]