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Texting While Driving in Long Island, NY
Representing the Victims of Texting Drivers
Texting while driving is banned in the state of New York. When a driver is texting, they are not only violating the laws, but they are a considerable danger to others around them. If you have been injured because of a texting driver in Long Island, now is the time to discover your options and get the representation you deserve. At The Odierno Law Firm, P.C., we can help you address your case and steer you in the direction of getting the compensation you deserve from the driver who is at fault. It is important to file an effective claim and get experienced legal counsel from a Long Island personal injury lawyer immediately.
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Scott F. Odierno
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Long Island accident lawyer Scott F. Odierno was born in Bronx, New York, in 1967, and moved to Long Island in 1973. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Medieval and Renaissance History from Brown University in 1989. At Brown, Scott was captain of the Baseball team and a First Team All-Ivy catcher. Scott joined The Odierno Law Firm, P.C. upon graduating from New York Law School in 1992. His practice is concentrated in two fields: Personal Injury and No-Fault litigation. He is admitted to practice in Federal Court in both the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York in addition to all New York State Courts.
What is the Fine for Texting and Driving in New York?
The state of New York has placed a ban on using hand-held cell phones and texting while driving. Their laws have become stricter in an attempt to control the number of drivers who use their cell phone while driving. Instead of getting three driver violation points, a driver now receives five driver violation points for using their cell phone. Upon receiving 11 points, the person’s license will be suspended. In addition to these points, a person will also be faced with a fine.
The New York fine for texting while driving may include:
- First Offense: The initial time that a person violates the ban on cell phones, they are faced with a fine of $50 to $150.
- Second Offense: The fines associated with a second-time offense within an 18-month time span of the first offense are between $50 and $200.
- Third Offense: Within an 18-month time span from the initial offense, a person is subject to a fine from $50 to $400.
Police officers are now able to pull over individuals for violating the cell phone laws. This is in comparison to less recent laws in which a police officer was only able to pull over an individual for violating another crime. Once pulled over for the initial violation, a citation for cell phone use could be given.
Have You Been Injured By a Texting Driver? Call a Long Island Personal Injury Attorney!
Over recent years, cell phone regulations have become stricter. With increased fines, increased driver violation points and even higher penalties for beginning drivers, drivers are still found violating the laws that are set into place. If you are the victim of a car accident that resulted from a texting driver, The Odierno Law Firm, P.C. can help. You deserve to receive the appropriate amount of money needed for the injuries and damages that resulted from the accident. By addressing your case with an experienced car accident lawyer, you can start focusing on recovering while they worry about the legal matters involved.
Whether you are suffering from temporary injuries, a permanent disability or vehicular damage, now is the time to call a Long Island personal injury attorney from our firm!
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