Long Island, Manhattan Accident Attorney Blog

Don’t Postpone Car Safety Inspections

New York requires yearly safety inspections for any car that is on the road, and this inspection exists for a very good reason.

Cars are machines made of moving parts. Any machine with moving parts inevitably breaks down. The safety inspection for your car involves a trained mechanic taking a look at all of the parts of your car that are crucial to keeping you from getting into an accident.

They inspect things like the brakes, the tires, the horn, as well as the lights, reflectors and blinkers. These might seem mundane and not important, but each of these parts can play an important role in helping you avoid an accident.

Even if it seems inconvenient to do so, getting your car inspected can let you know if you need new tires, or if your turn signals aren’t working correctly, or if your brakes are about to fail. It is better to have that information before it’s too late for you to do anything about it.

Any car accident is bad enough, but one that is caused by a driver who neglected to get his or car up to safety standards is nothing short of a tragedy.

If you or a loved one has been in a car accident in the New York City area, contact Rappaport, Glass, Greene and Levine for a free legal consultation today.

New York's Liquor Liability Law - Too Much Holiday Cheer Comes With a Price...

Under New York Law, bartenders, shopkeepers, wait staff and other persons who serve alcoholic beverages to "visibly intoxicated" persons can cause their employers to be held legally responsible for injuries or death to innocent third parties. This liability extends not only to motor vehicle accidents caused by drunk drivers, but also to victims of assaults or brawls precipitated by continuing to serve intoxicated patrons.

Employees who serve alcohol are trained to see if patrons have slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, exhibit loud or abusive behavior, or have problems with balance. They are expected to use good judgment in whether or not to continue to serve a patron who appears to be drunk.

Parents or other adults who serve alcohol or provide drugs to minors at parties in their home can similarly be held responsible if injuries result.

Enjoy the holidays----but let common sense prevail.

If you or a loved one has been injured because of such poor judgment, consult an attorney to explain and protect your rights.