Manhattan Motor Vehicle Accidents Law Blog

You were out, driving around town just like any other day -- then, it happened. You were preparing to go through an intersection, but the traffic signal was malfunctioning. You ended up getting in a car accident because of it, and you were hurt pretty badly. Now, you want to know who is responsible for your losses. New York laws allow injured victims to pursue compensation from liable parties, but in this case, is the liable party the other driver, the city or some other company whose job it is to maintain the traffic signal?

This kind of case is not one that is easy to fight. There are a lot of factors at play, all of which need to be carefully reviewed and investigated. Technically, if a traffic signal is out, the intersection is to be treated like a four-way stop. So, if you stopped like you were supposed to and the other driver did not, he or she would be the one responsible for your losses. 

At the end of March, police in New York were called to the scene of a fatal crash. This incident occurred on the Long Island Expressway and involved a total of four automobiles. One person was killed in the wreck and eight others -- including the driver responsible -- suffered injuries. Authorities believe that impaired driving contributed to this event.

According to a recent news report, at approximately 3:30 p.m. on March 31, the driver of a pickup truck collided with a minivan in the westbound lanes. The force of impact sent the pickup across the median and into oncoming traffic in the eastbound lane. There the truck struck a motorcycle and another minivan. The deceased victim was a passenger in one of the vans. The six surviving victims have injuries that range in severity from critical to non life-threatening.

New York City is famous for its high-rise buildings and architecture, and construction is one of the city's leading industries. Construction workers make up a large portion of the workforce in the city, and their work is hazardous. Construction workers are at risk for a wide range of on-the-job injuries that can lead to serious personal injury.

Knowing the risks of injury and taking the proper precautions is the best way to avoid injury on a construction job site. However, accidents do happen, and injuries are sometimes the unfortunate result. Here is some more information about common construction site injuries in New York and what to do if you suffer one.

All New York area motorists can probably recall a time when they felt like nodding off behind the wheel. Though many manage to remain awake and make it safely to their destination, some drowsy drivers are not as fortunate. 

Drowsy motorists are a very big danger on the roads. Their actions often lead to catastrophic car accidents, life-threatening injuries and death. To better understand the dangers of drowsy driving, drivers should review the following information.