Using your phone while driving, whether you’re texting, emailing, or calling, puts yourself and other drivers and pedestrians on the road at risk. In New Jersey, the first offense of talking or texting while driving has a minimum fine of $200, the second offense a fine of $400, and the…
During the early hours of October 21, 2023, shortly after midnight, a fatal alcohol-related car accident occurred in Teaneck that left two passengers dead and the intoxicated driver being charged with the death of his two passengers and possession of a controlled dangerous substance. The senseless loss of two lives…
On February 24th, 2023, Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. Founding Partner Samuel L. Davis, Esq., testified before The New York City Council Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection about the use of facial recognition technology in New York City businesses. How Can New York Businesses Use Facial Recognition Technology to…
It is estimated that four percent of the US population is pregnant at any given time, so statistically four out of every injured clients may be pregnant. Women expecting a child do everything they can to protect their unborn child. Unfortunately, no amount of precaution can eliminate the risks women…
A common question for people making a claim for money after being injured in an accident is, How long does it take to get a car accident settlement? The better question should be, How long does it take to win the right settlement — in other words, a full and…
In New Jersey, an injured person’s right to sue and the amount they may ultimately get paid for their pain, suffering, lost wages, and medical bills may depend upon the decisions made when the auto insurance policy was bought for their household, or the car they occupied. As a result,…
In recognition of the attorneys and staff’s dedication to its injured clients, the partners at the personal injury law firm of Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. have given each employee a Stop & Shop gift card for Thanksgiving. The partners hope that gift cards make the holiday special for the…
New Jersey and other states have laws requiring drivers to keep right unless they are passing. These laws are designed to keep the extreme left lane free from “left lane hogs” because they create dangerous situations for other motorists. Under NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-82, drivers in New Jersey must…
Since the 1960s, auto manufacturers have incorporated innovative technologies into their vehicles to make them safer. Seatbelts, anti-lock brakes, crumple zones, and airbags have collectively saved hundreds of thousands of lives. One of the most exciting developments over the last decade is computer-assisted collision avoidance technology, which claims to prevent crashes…
Older drivers will remember being taught to look at the rearview mirrors and glance over their shoulder to check blind spots before backing a car. Younger drivers today may be taught the same safety practices, but they may be driving vehicles with backup cameras to show what is behind the…
