On February 16, 2026, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles implemented a new point system, which will result in steeper penalties for traffic violations.
The DMV’s new point system:
- increases the number of points assessed to a driver’s license for various traffic violations;
- introduces points as a penalty for traffic violations that previous carried none;
- lowers the total number of accumulated points that will lead to a license suspension hearing; and
- extends the period of time that points can be accumulated, leading to the suspension of a driver’s license.
Attorney Barry Covert recently spoke with WGRF-FM 97 Rock’s morning show hosts, Shredd and Ragan, to discuss details on the New York State DMV’s new penalties for driving offenses.
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The Buffalo News Reports on $2.1 Million Settlement Obtained for Victim of Car Crash
The Buffalo News recently published a report on a $2.1 million settlement that attorney Melissa Wischerath obtained on behalf of her client, who was the victim of a car crash.
A car driven by the victim in this matter was struck by a pickup truck, which had been stolen by a group of teenagers. The teenagers were attempting to flee from an Amherst Police Officer, who was pursuing the stolen vehicle at a high rate of speed.
As reported by The Buffalo News, a lawsuit was filed against the Town of Amherst and asserted that the officer’s high-speed chase was reckless and in violation of the town’s police pursuit policy. The article notes that the Amherst Police Department’s policy states “that duty to avoid damage or injury to innocent third parties is superior to that of pursuit or emergency response.”
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Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria Named to 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms® for Twenty-Six Areas of Practice
The law firm of Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP is proud to announce that the firm has been named to the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® for twenty-six different areas of practice.
Best Lawyers® has released the 16th edition of the United States Best Law Firms® rankings. The publishers state that “Best Law Firms® spotlights the very best in the most competitive legal market in the world, highlighting only the top 3.8% of law firms nationwide.”
Best Law Firms’ rankings are built on months of rigorous research, analysis, and collaboration with the nation’s leading legal professionals. The rankings capture a dynamic picture of achievement across the profession. Best Law Firm’s publishers state “these rankings honor practices distinguished by exceptional skill, unwavering integrity and outstanding client service.”
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