A New York teenager recently lost his life in a single-vehicle accident the day after Christmas. Impaired driving is thought responsible for the collision. If negligence can be established against the driver, the victim's surviving family members may be able to...
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Track debris and excess speed can cause train accidents
It seems that every week there is a train derailment occurring somewhere in the United States, at times right here in New York City. However, train travel may still be safer than traveling in a vehicle on the roadways. As noted by the New York Times, traveling by rail...
2 injured, 1 killed in New York car accident
Police in New York are investigating the cause of an auto wreck that killed one individual and left two others injured. This car accident occurred Sunday, Dec. 17, in the Dyker Heights area. If either driver is thought to have been negligent in his or her actions...
If and how to file a wrongful death claim
In New York and elsewhere, fatal car accidents happen daily. When they do, it is normal for family members of the victims to have some questions. For instance, they may wish to know if they can file wrongful death claims and how to do it. A wrongful death lawsuit may...
Why older pedestrians are more at risk
For many people in New York City, walking is a fun activity that allows them to exercise while getting places. Win-win. However, being a pedestrian is not without its share of risks, and they seem especially high for pedestrians 65 and older. In fact, city data show...
Car accident in Manhattan injures 6
Police in New York are looking into the cause of a crash that left six people injured. This car accident occurred in Lower Manhattan on Thursday, Dec. 7. At this time no charges have been filed against the driver deemed responsible. According to reports, a man driving...
Car accident in New York leaves a child injured
On Nov. 21, in New York, a man took a child for a joy ride, crashed the car and then fled the scene -- leaving the child injured and alone. This car accident occurred in the Whitehall area. Charges have been filed against them man deemed responsible for the incident....
Should you consider a third party claim?
If you suffered an injury while working on a New York construction site, you may believe your only recourse is to file a workers' compensation claim. While workers' comp can indeed be the right option, in some situations filing a third party claim can be also...
When a truck accident is weather-related
Snow and ice will soon be a common sight on New York streets and highways. How people operate their vehicles in such conditions can mean the difference between arriving at their destinations safely and getting in an accident. Semi drivers need to be particularly...
Minor car accident turned fatal hit and run
A young woman in New York recently died following a minor auto collision. The individual deemed responsible for the car accident has yet to be located. When he or she is, the victim's family may have legal recourse. According to a recent news report, an 18-year-old...