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Read posts focused on personal injury law. Giampa Law is a full-service personal injury law firm providing expert legal representation and personalized legal services. We have the experience to handle high-stakes cases arising from truck accidents and serious injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents. Our team approach allows us to work quickly and efficiently.
Giampa Law
1M ago
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. New York City has a high population density, heavy traffic, and a large number of people walking every day of the week. On any given day, there are also many negligent drivers on the road—drivers who speed, make aggressive moves, or text behind the wheel. As a result, pedestrian ..read more
Giampa Law
2M ago
Why do so many pedestrian accidents happen in NYC? Despite ongoing efforts to dramatically reduce the number of traffic fatalities in New York City, pedestrian accident deaths and other motor vehicle fatalities remain a serious problem in the city, according to officials. “Traffic deaths are still rising dramatically in much of the country,” a recent ..read more
Giampa Law
3M ago
Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable road users. They don't have the protection of a vehicle frame, seat belt, or airbag. Unlike bicyclists and motorcyclists, pedestrians don't typically wear protective gear such as helmets. Pedestrian accidents are often the cause of speeding, distracted driving, running red lights, impaired driving, and aggressive driving. However, the design ..read more
Giampa Law
4M ago
In Staten Island, New York, a new initiative is set to penalize speeding drivers with automated tickets. The Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement program uses radar technology to monitor speed in work zones on major highways. New speed cameras were launched by the New York State Department of Transportation and the New York State Thruway ..read more
Giampa Law
5M ago
About 20% of accident fatalities in New York occur on local streets. A recent nationwide car accident study conducted by MoneyGeek ranked New York the fourth deadliest state when it comes to car accidents on local streets. "Local streets are the second-deadliest type of road in the U.S., with 20% of accident fatalities occurring on ..read more
Giampa Law
7M ago
Is there an end in sight when it comes to traffic deaths in the United States? The answer is unclear, but according to recent estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there is some hope—at least for the post-pandemic era. Traffic fatalities have declined for the fifth quarter. During the first half of ..read more
Giampa Law
9M ago
Wrist pain after a bad car accident should not be ignored. While some mild types of wrist pain can go away on their own, traumatic wrist injuries in a crash should be taken seriously right away. That means seeing a doctor after an accident, then contacting an experienced car accident attorney to protect your rights ..read more
Giampa Law
10M ago
Nationwide, fatalities that involve speeding are up 17% over two years. One of the most common types of driver negligence, speeding results in thousands of serious and often deadly car accidents every year. According to statistics on fatal speeding car accidents maintained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), speeding as a contributing factor ..read more
Giampa Law
1y ago
Concerns rise as yet another tragic pedestrian accident occurs at notorious Bronx crossing. A recent fatal pedestrian accident in the Bronx shows just how dangerous New York City's streets remain for people throughout the city. Fortunately, New York City pedestrian fatalities decreased last year. But the number of pedestrians fatally struck on city streets still ..read more
Giampa Law
1y ago
Texting and driving accidents can be prevented if states adopt tougher laws prohibiting drivers from using a cellphone, according to a recent traffic safety study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). "Our findings suggest that other states could benefit from adopting broader laws against cellphone use while driving, but more research is ..read more