Warmer weather in New York and New Jersey means more time outside and an increased risk of certain kinds of accidents. Though drowning, fireworks accidents and grilling burns are far more common in the summertime than at other times of the year, following a few simple tips can help you…
New Laws Making Roads Safer Two new laws have been proposed in the New Jersey Legislature and have been unanimously approved by the Assembly Transportation Committee. A1600 and A1577 require drivers to move over or slow down when approaching a bicyclist or pedestrian and leave three feet distance while passing…
As summer quickly approaches, more pedestrians and bicyclists are taking to the roads. The combination of good weather and children on summer break occurs at the same time of year people do the most driving. This leads to an increase in accidents. In fact, more fatal accidents occurred on New…
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in New Jersey and across the country. As the weather warms, there is no better time to focus on motorcycle accident prevention. Just in time for the safety push, a new report projects that final statistics will show that motorcycle fatalities fell an estimated…
New York lawmakers have cracked down on distracted teen drivers by adopting tougher penalties for those who text behind the wheel. The penalties, included in an annual budget agreement, are designed to keep young drivers focused on the road and safe from serious auto accidents. As WGRZ.com reports, Governor Andrew…
Police in New Jersey and New York are cracking down on distracted drivers – making a greater effort to identify and ticket drivers who ignore laws against the use of handheld phones behind the wheel. An estimated that 3,328 people were killed and 421,000 injured in auto accidents involving distracted drivers…
CBS 2’s Jessica Schneider interviewed partner Steven Benvenisti, Esq. to help spread his important message for Spring Break students and parents. Twenty-five years ago, Benvenisti was struck by a drunk driver as a pedestrian while on Spring Break in Daytona Beach, Florida. After experiencing a full recovery from catastrophic brain…
When people think about courts and lawsuits, they often think of lengthy and expensive trials. These preconceived notions can be a barrier that keeps accident victims from seeking out justice. The truth is, the New Jersey judicial system has a procedure that allows many cases to get through the system…
Samuel L. Davis has been selected by his peers to be in the 20th edition of The Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury Litigation on behalf of Plaintiffs. The 2014 edition includes 50,834 attorneys in 134 practice areas across the United States and District of Columbia. Davis is a…
Steven Benvenisti, Esq. was presented with the Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation Outstanding Achievement Award on Friday, November 1 at the Foundation’s Masquerade Ball at the Glenpointe Marriott in Teaneck, New Jersey. Benvenisti served as the event’s keynote speaker and was honored with the Outstanding Achievement Award after he discussed his…
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