What effect will the new marijuana legalization have on motor vehicle accident cases?
On March 31, 2021, New York became the 15th state to legalize recreational use of marijuana. While implementation of the laws will take time, certain aspects of the new legislation take effect immediately. New Yorkers can now possess up to three ounces of cannabis or twenty-four grams of concentrated forms of the drug, such […]
New School Bus-Stop Arm Camera Program
New York State recently enacted a new law that allows school districts to install “stop-arm” cameras on school buses. Stop-arm cameras will record vehicles illegally passing a school bus. Similar to red-light cameras, tickets are then issued as a result. It is illegal to pass a stopped school bus: It is illegal to […]
What We Can Learn from Tiger Woods’ Car Accident
On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at approximately 7:00 a.m. PT, golf legend, Tiger Woods, was involved in a one car motor vehicle crash in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. The eleven-time PGA Player of the Year was seriously injured, suffering multiple fractures to both his legs. Although he was found conscious at the scene, Los Angeles […]
Proving Who Is At-Fault After An Accident
In order to have a successful lawsuit for personal injuries, you must be able to prove that another party is liable (or legally responsible) for the accident. Liability is an essential part of each case; even where you experience severe injuries, unless you can prove it is someone else’s fault, they will not be required […]
Why Auto Accident Cases Require “Serious Injuries” When Other Injury Cases Do Not:
If your injuries are caused by another person, you may be able to sue the responsible person/parties. The strength of your case or the amount you can sue for is based upon the seriousness of your injuries. The severity of an injury directly correlates to the short-term and future costs. The more serious the injury, […]
New York State’s Expansion of the Seat Belt Law: Effective November 1, 2020
Effective November 1, 2020, New York State is expanding its seat belt law, New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) §1229(c)(3), to require passengers in the back seat to wear a seatbelt, regardless of age. The law currently permits back seat passengers over the age of sixteen years old to opt out of […]
Halloween during the COVID-19 Pandemic
As we approach October 31, 2020 in just a few short days, children are organizing their costumes and anticipating all the treats and fun. This year we have faced unusual circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic and families are wondering how they can safely participate in this year’s spooky season. Tocci Law recommends the […]
Podestrians: The inherent dangers of walking with headphones
Headphones, earphones, earbuds, AirPods, the tiny speakers for each of your ears transmitting the sound from your portable device, are part of daily life. We have been utilizing headphones to listen to music, videos, and for phone calls for decades. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we use our portable devices more frequently, attending class […]
Wrong-Way Accidents on Long Island
Unfortunately, wrong-ways accidents, especially on Long Island, frequently lead to tragic outcomes. Wrong-way driving is where a driver is traveling in the opposite direction of traffic flow on highways or access/exit ramps. Although wrong-way accidents occur infrequently (approximately 3% of the time), they often involve fatalities and extremely severe injuries. In fact, it can be […]
Personal details (not directly related to your case) that you MUST tell your injury attorney:
When you hire or consult with an attorney, you have the benefit of the “attorney-client privilege.” Part of the attorney-client privilege is that your confidential communications with your attorney must be kept secret. While there are exceptions to this rule, generally, it applies to communications that relate to your representation. Client confidentiality facilitates the relationship […]
