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While the world has stood up and taken notice of the danger of talking or texting while driving, New York Car Accident Lawyers report that digital billboards may be just as dangerous. This is not just an issue of cellphones but digital dashboards and roadside billboards are definitely grabbing the attention of driver’s and thus the attention of New York Car Accident Lawyers as well.

The billboard change the picture every six to eight seconds so advertisers can flash their message with the latest headlines to as many drivers as possible. The billboard industry declines to discuss that these billboards may be responsible for man car accidents. Steve Bilkis and Associates and his New York Injury Lawyers can be reached for more information about the matter at 1-800-NY-NY LAW.

Critics of the billboards call them “television on a stick” and insist that the billboards give drivers who are already talking or texting one more distraction. Some studies even go as far a to say that the billboards are more dangerous than cellphones. The thought process here is that the cellphones can be turned off but the billboard gets the attention of the driver making the billboards much more dangerous. There was no charge of drug possession in the incident.

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A woman sought by police in connection with a hit-and-run accident in New York that left a former Swampscott woman brain dead is in police custody, but contends that her sister was behind the wheel at the time of the accident, authorities said.

Erinn Phelan, 22, who grew up in Swampscott, was crossing the street with her former college roommate, Alma Guerrero, in Brooklyn’s Prospect Heights neighborhood at around 4:30 a.m. Sunday when the women were struck by an oncoming car. The car sped off without stopping. Police said Phelan attempted to push Guerrero out of the way before impact.

Reports indicate there are no charges for DWIfiled against the driver of the taxi yet. Also, authorities have not said that Drug Possession was an element in this case.

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The owner of the car that hit two young women in Brooklyn on Sunday, leaving one of them brain-dead, said through her lawyer on Tuesday that her sister was driving it when the accident occurred, the police said.

In speaking with detectives at his Manhattan office, the lawyer, Adam Thompson, said Frances Jasmin, the sister of the car’s owner, Cindy Jasmin, was hospitalized after the crash because of psychological distress, the officials said.

Late on Tuesday, however, the matter was still being investigated as detectives sought “to determine whether her story checks out regarding her sister,” said Paul J. Browne, a Police Department spokesman.

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Minor traffic delays are being reported in southbound Interstate 75 today, Feb. 24, following a one-car accident.

A Jeep Cherokee wrecked around 10:15 a.m. near the Monroe exit of I-75 according to the Ohio Highway State Patrol dispatch. Only minor injuries were reported. A wrecker is already on the scene clearing the vehicle, according to dispatch. More extensive details of the crash are unknown at this time.

Traffic has slowed heading southbound prior to the Monroe exit as a result of the crash.

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A toddler, who family members say ran into traffic, passed away from her injuries.

Family members say they were pulling 19-month old Alexa Solheim in a wagon near Homestead Road and Adams Avenue in Lehigh Acres Tuesday evening. Witnesses say the little girl suddenly jumped out of the wagon and ran into oncoming traffic.

If you or someone you know is being charged with a criminal offense, you need a knowledgeable New York Car Accident Lawyer to help defend your legal rights. The law office of Stephen Bilkis & Associates has been helping New York residents defend felony and misdemeanor charges for more than a decade. Our New York Injury Lawyers are knowledgeable in criminal defense strategies and offer a free consultation with a New York Car Accident Lawyer at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us to take advantage of this free opportunity and discuss your case with a lawyer from our office.

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Sesame Street’s 71 year old Loretta Long was the victim of a serious car accident. She was hit by a car as she was walking near her home. Ms. Long has played the part of Susan on Sesame Street for over 40 years suffered a few serious injuries. She has a fractured leg and head injuries. As she walked across the bus route near the strip of a mall she was hit.

If you or someone you know is hurt or suffering from injuries due to someone else’s negligence you may need assistance from a New York Injury Lawyer. Here at Stephen Bilkis and Associates we have attorneys on standby ready to prepare your case. While many people can suffer serious injuries as the result of a car accident, not every accident or injury results in a personal injury case. That is why it is important to have an experienced New York Car Accident Lawyer to differentiate an accountable personal injury case and to help you bring it forward.

The firm of Stephen Bilkis & Associates and its New York Injury Lawyers with convenient offices in the Suffolk County, Nassau County, Queens, Brooklyn, defendant Manhanttan, Bronx and even Westchester County can be of great assistance to you if you find yourself a in a Personal Injury Action, not having legal represetation can be a bad idea. Call us today, at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW (1-800-696-9529) for a free consultation with one of our experienced Personal Injury Lawyers. A New York Injury Lawyer in our office is ready to stand by your side and strategize a defense for your case.

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Stanislaw Boksa is facing a DWI along with other criminal charges for fleeing the scene of an accident. He Slammed into a vehicle and nearly struck a police car in Corona, Queens as he drove his Oldsmobile along 40th road near 102nd street. When pulled over by a police officer it was confirmed that he was indeed intoxicated and that his blood alcohol level was more than three times the legal limit.

If you or someone you know is being charged with a DWI among other criminal charges it is crucial that you seek a consultation from a New York Criminal Lawyer.

Here at Stephen Bilkis and Associates we have New York Car Accident Lawyers on standby ready to help you defend your case.

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A Mitsubishi driving down Montauk Highway caused a fatal car accident in Copiague, New York. The car, driven by a 25 year old Lindenhurst resident, was heading east on Montauk Highway near Miramar Boulevard when it lost control and swerved into oncoming traffic. The car had 4 people inside when it struck a minivan, causing a fatal injury to the driver. Two of the passengers of the Mitsubishi also suffered fatal injury. The rest of the passengers of the minivan and Mitsubishi were taken to Good Samaritan Hospital; located at 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip NY 11795. Reports did not release the type of injury the other passengers suffered, except that one passenger sustained a brain injury. Suffolk County Police have not stated if criminal charges will be filed against the driver.

If you or a family member suffers an injury in a car accident, you will need a New York Injury Lawyer to help you defend your rights. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has been helping Suffolk County residents get the compensation they deserve for their injury for more than a decade. Call 1-800-NYNYLAW for a free consultation with a New York Car Accident Lawyer.

Stephen Bilkis & Associates with its New York Car Accident Lawyers has convenient locations throughout the NY area including Brooklyn Manor, NY. Our attorneys can provide you with advice about personal injury caused by someone else’s negligence. Without a NY Car Accident Lawyer you will not be aware of your rights and may be at a disadvantage.

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Richard Barton, an East Northport resident was struck by a minivan while walking down Pulaski Road in East Northport, NY. Pulaski Road is also known as County Route 11 in Suffolk County. It stretches from Cold Spring Harbor to Kings Park and runs parallel to the Long Island Rail Road for most of the towns. Barton was struck by Vinton Simms, also an East Northport resident. Barton suffered a fatal injury at the time of the accident. Simms suffered an injury to his knee during the crash and was taken to Huntington Hospital; located at 270 Park Avenue, Huntington NY 11743. Suffolk County Police have not stated whether criminal charges will be filed against Simms.

If you or a family member suffers an injury, you need a New York Injury Lawyer. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has aggressive Suffolk County Personal Injury Lawyers ready to help you fight for the compensation you deserve for your injury. We have convenient office locations in Suffolk, Manhattan, Queens, Nassau, Bronx and Brooklyn. Our New York Car Accident Lawyers offer a free consultation at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us to utilize this free opportunity and discuss your injury.

Stephen Bilkis & Associates with its New York Car Accident Lawyers has convenient locations throughout the NY area including Garden City, NY. Our attorneys can provide you with advice about personal injury caused by someone else’s negligence. Without a NY Car Accident Lawyer you will not know your rights and will be unable to get your just deserts.

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Former NYC cop Howard Safir was accused of backing his Cadillac SUV into a pregnant woman in Manhattan and fleeing the scene. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital and treated for a bruised shoulder. Safir claims that he did not know he hit someone, even though the victim claims that both she and an a passenger railed at the operator of the car for being nonchalant before driving away. No criminal charges were filed and no drug possession or DWI was involved in the accident.

If you or someone you know is hurt or suffering from injuries due to someone else’s negligence you may need assistance from a fine New York Injury Lawyer. Here at Stephen Bilkis and Associates we have attorneys on standby ready to prepare your case. While many people can suffer serious injuries as the result of an accident, not every accident or injury results in a personal injury case. That is why it is important to have an experienced personal injury lawyer to differentiate an accountable personal injury case and to help you bring it forward.

The firm of Stephen Bilkis & Associates and its New York Car Accident Lawyers with convenient offices in the Suffolk County, Nassau County, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhanttan, Bronx and even Westchester County can be of great assistance to you if you find yourself a defendant in a Personal Injury Action, not having legal represetation can be a bad idea. Call us today, at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW (1-800-696-9529) for a free consultation with one of our experienced Personal Injury Lawyers. A New York Injury Lawyer in our office is ready to stand by your side and strategize a defense for your case.

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