A 911 operator has been placed on paid administrative leave after she failed to dispatch first responders to an emergency scene where a woman later died. While this tragic story did not happen in New York, it is an accident that could happen anywhere. According to police, a 39 year old was trapped in her […]
Read MoreTwo dead and one critically injured when driver runs a red light
New York drivers can take a variety of steps to protect themselves against motor vehicle accidents and the injuries that can be caused by them. Drivers can make sure their vehicles are in good working order, wear seatbelts, and be as alert and observant as possible when behind the wheel to avoid situations that can, […]
Read More4 percent of adults admit to drowsy driving, CDC says it’s higher
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently published a study that found that 1 in 24 adults or roughly 4 percent openly admitted to falling asleep while driving in the past month. The CDC says that those are the ones who admit to the dangerous behavior, but officials think that the number is in […]
Read MoreWrong-way crash leaves two dead and two injured
Many Americas find themselves in car accidents every day. Motor vehicle accidents rank highest of most common personal injury types in the U.S. today. Depending on the severity of the situation a car crash can turn a simple mistake into a fatal accident very quickly. Serious car accidents can lead to major injuries including, brain […]
Read MoreCharges against Lindsay Lohan dropped after pedestrian accident
There may be some credence to the opinion that those with wealth and power can get away with nearly everything after it was announced that Lindsay Lohan would not face criminal charges after she allegedly hit a man with her car in New York City. Lohan, who has had considerable legal problems in the past, […]
Read MoreManhattan subway construction death leaves parents ‘incensed’
It is difficult for any parent to lose a child, whether it was because of an illness, an injury or a freak accident. What if a child had died at his or her place of employment and the employer denied any responsibility, citing a long history of safety? Like in this story, it would likely […]
Read MoreNew York City traffic fatalities increase
Traffic deaths have been steadily declining in New York City since 2007. Now statistics show a concerning reversal of that trend. Between July 2011 and June 2012 deaths from New York City motor vehicle accidents rose 23 percent compared to the previous year (291 compared to 236), according to the recently released Mayor’s Management Report. […]
Read MoreDrive Carefully: More New York Car Accidents Predicted Over Holiday
During Labor Day weekend, the traditional last weekend of summer, many people are off to enjoy extra time with family or friends. Unfortunately, this increased traffic also leads to a rise in car accidents and fatalities. INRX, a supplier of traffic forecasts and data, ranks New York City as the country’s worst city for motorists […]
Read MorePolice Search for Driver in Fatal Bronx Hit and Run Accident
A 26-year-old man was fatally struck by a white box truck while crossing E. 233rd Street in the Bronx. After hitting the man the truck driver did not even slow down, and continued on Barnes Avenue making a left turn. Police are now looking for the driver. The young man was left bleeding in the […]
Read MoreWhat if I Am Involved in an Auto Accident With an Uninsured Motorist?
Perhaps a negligent motorist hits your car in a traffic accident. The accident could be due to speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving, reckless driving or some other action by the negligent driver. As a result of the accident you suffer injuries and damage to your vehicle. To make matters worse, you find out the at-fault […]
Read MoreDriver Fatigue May Be Responsible for New York Bus Accident
Driver fatigue may be to blame for last year’s deadly bus crash in New York. Newly released documents show the bus driver was frequently using his cellphone and rental car during the hours he claimed to be asleep. Documents provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed that in the three days before the […]
Read MoreOperation Hang Up Campaign Targets Distracted Drivers in New York
Earlier this week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo acknowledged the success of Operation Hang Up. During the first 12 hours of the campaign, over 150 tickets were issued to drivers for using hand-held electronic devices. The initiative began Monday, April 23 and will run through Sunday, April 29. The goal of the campaign is to […]
Read MoreThe New Addiction: Gadgetry and Distracted Driving
It began in the mid-1980s with the car phone, marketed as the must-have automobile accessory and status symbol for the elite. In 1985, there were 340,000 wireless customers. Ten years later, as phones become sleeker and less expensive, there were 34 million. By 2008, cell phone industry revenues reached $148 billion. Today’s car manufacturers know […]
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