The Slingshot is a three-wheeled motorcycle made by Polaris. Recently, the safety of this machine was brought into question after a fatal accident claimed the life of one man. When a manufacturing problem is believed to be at the heart of a motor vehicle accident,...
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Month: September 2017
When unsecured cargo causes a truck accident
Ever see a semitrailer tipped onto its side? Ever see cargo fall off a semitrailer bed? These things happen, and it is usually because the cargo on or inside these massive trucks was not properly secured. In New York, when unsecured cargo causes a truck accident,...
Trains and subways may be as accident prone as automobiles
Despite complaints about delays and other inconveniences, many New York residents enjoy the ability to travel or commute to work via mass transit. Riders need not be responsible for operating their vehicles on the crowded roadways with other drivers. They may even be...
Drunk driver hits several pedestrians, leaves scene
It was recently reported that several pedestrians were struck in New York. Sadly, this is a headline seen all too often in this state. It is believed that a drunk driver was responsible for this most recent event. According to a local news outlet, a 23-year-old male...
Seeking relief for a passenger injury
Riding in someone else's car and injured in an accident? Who is responsible for any losses resulting from a passenger injury? According to New York laws, it all depends on the details of the incident. In the event of a single-vehicle collision, the driver of the car...
Police looking for those driving under the influence this weekend
Labor Day is fast approaching and with it comes people looking to enjoy the long weekend away from work and school. Of course, with that comes people driving under the influence and DUI-related car accidents. Police all across New York will be out in force, hoping to...
What to do if you’re a pedestrian hit by a car
Pedestrians face even greater risks than motorists in the event of a collision. In fact, a report from the New York Department of Transportation revealed that out of all traffic fatalities that took place between 2005 and 2009, 52 percent of them were pedestrians....