New York Car Accidents
Many New Yorkers Injured in Accident Never Heard of Vision Zero
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - According to a news report on streetsblog.org, a recent poll found that over 50% of New Yorkers know very little about Vision Zero or even heard about the safety program in New York City. The poll also found that over two-thirds of New Yorkers polled actually support the initiative. The numbers are surprising … [Read more...] about Many New Yorkers Injured in Accident Never Heard of Vision Zero
Morris Heights MTA Bus Accident Update
MORRIS HEIGHTS, NY - According to an article posted on news12.com, the bus driver who was involved in the "Morris Heights overpass accident" stated that he never refused to submit to a drug test following the accident, as the MTA reported. According to the MTA, the bus driver was "being withheld from service without pay" pending … [Read more...] about Morris Heights MTA Bus Accident Update
MTA Bus Accident in Morris Heights
MORRIS HEIGHTS, NY - According to an online news report posted on news12.com, an MTA driver and seven MTA bus passengers were seriously injured in a bus accident in Morris Heights, New York. The bus crashed through a barrier and was left hanging dangerously off the side of an overpass. After the bus driver and passengers were … [Read more...] about MTA Bus Accident in Morris Heights
Fatal Uber Hit-and-Run Accident in Queens
Queens Uber Passenger Tragically Killed By a Hit-and-Run Driver in a Lamborghini SUV QUEENS, NY - According to an online accident report posted on nydailynews.com, a 54-year-old woman described as a "selfless individual" was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident. The victim was riding home in the back of an Uber when she … [Read more...] about Fatal Uber Hit-and-Run Accident in Queens
Fatal Car Accident in Yonkers, Westchester County, New York
According to an online accident report posted on abc7ny.com, a car collided with another motor vehicle, cutting that vehicle in half and tragically killing five people in Yonkers, New York. Law enforcement officers stated that the collision took place at approximately 9:30 p.m. and happened on Riverdale Avenue. Investigators reviewed … [Read more...] about Fatal Car Accident in Yonkers, Westchester County, New York
24th Fatal Cycling Accident in New York City
According to an online news article posted on streetsblog.org, another tragic, fatal cycling accident occurred in New York City. The NYPD's initial accident report states that a truck driver struck and killed a 41-year-old cyclist who was traveling on First Avenue in East Harlem. The accident occurred Friday morning at … [Read more...] about 24th Fatal Cycling Accident in New York City
Injuries Reported in a 27-Car Accident on the Henry Hudson Bridge
According to an online news report posted on radio.com, a severe multi-car pileup accident occurred on Henry Hudson Bridge. The accident involved approximately 27 motor vehicles, according to law enforcement officers. The multi-car accident happened in the bridge's southbound lane and occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. last … [Read more...] about Injuries Reported in a 27-Car Accident on the Henry Hudson Bridge
New York’s New Seat Belt Law
New York's New Seat Belt Law Requires Passengers Who are 16 Years of Age or Older to Wear Seat Belts When Riding in the Back Seat of a Motor Vehicle Began November 1, 2020. According to an online news report posted on newyork.cbslocal.com, on November 1, 2020, New York's new seat belt law requiring seat belt usage in the back … [Read more...] about New York’s New Seat Belt Law
Fatal Accident on the Belt Parkway in Queens
Speeding Driver Crashes and Kills Passenger on the Belt Parkway in Queens, New York According to a news article posted on nydailynews.com, a speeding driver caused an accident that led to the tragic death of his passenger. The motor vehicle accident happened on the Belt Parkway in Queens, New York. According to law … [Read more...] about Fatal Accident on the Belt Parkway in Queens
Drunk Driving Accident in Washington Square Park
According to a news article posted on AMNY.com, an alleged drunk driver drove into Washington Square Park, and struck a parked police car causing personal injuries to the officer. The alleged drunk driver also knocked over two concrete bollards under the arch off Fifth Avenue. The auto accident happened at approximately 1:20 a.m. … [Read more...] about Drunk Driving Accident in Washington Square Park
Car Accident Injury Lawyers in Richmond County
Richmond County, New York: population 479,458 (according to 2017 U.S. Census estimates). Staten Island is the smallest borough of New York City in terms of population, but in terms of land mass, it is one of the largest. Despite having fewer inhabitants than the other boroughs, there are still plenty of roadways – and plenty of … [Read more...] about Car Accident Injury Lawyers in Richmond County
Car Accident Injury Lawyers in Manhattan
How To Make Sure That You Receive The Largest Settlement Possible for Your Manhattan County Car Accident Parker Waichman LLP understands the pain, emotional trauma, and financial uncertainty their clients face after a Manhattan County auto collision. Parker Waichman LLP's car accident attorneys aggressively fight to recover the … [Read more...] about Car Accident Injury Lawyers in Manhattan
New York County Car Accident Injury Lawsuit Lawyers
New York County is essentially the island of Manhattan. Anyone who works lives or visits Manhattan knows the Borough's complicated traffic patterns. New York County's intricate traffic patterns, despite close monitoring by the New York Police Department and other agencies, are dangerous. The thousands of intersections that comprise … [Read more...] about New York County Car Accident Injury Lawsuit Lawyers
Driving with a Medical Condition May Be Deemed an Act of Negligence
For many people, the ability to drive is one of the fundamental tenets of independence. Therefore, it is difficult to accept that it may not be safe to continue to operate a vehicle in light of a medical condition. A person may continue to drive even though he poses a threat to other drivers because he does not want to give up the … [Read more...] about Driving with a Medical Condition May Be Deemed an Act of Negligence
Speed Limits to Be Reduced in New York City
NEW YORK CITY, NY - According to an online news report from abc7ny.com, speed limits in New York City are being reduced by five MPH on nine of the most unsafe streets, according to in New York City officials. The change is part of New York City's continuing Vision Zero attempt to decrease fatal pedestrian accidents. According to city … [Read more...] about Speed Limits to Be Reduced in New York City
Seven-Car Accident in Somers, New York
SOMERS, NEW YORK - August 17, 2020 - According to a news report on hamlethub.com, New York State Police responded to a seven-car accident at about 3:00 p.m. in Somers, New York. The car accident occurred at the intersection of State Route 35 and State Route 100. According to the preliminary investigation by New York State Police, … [Read more...] about Seven-Car Accident in Somers, New York
5 People Injured Accident on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
STATEN ISLAND, NY – August 3, 2020 – According to an online news article posted on SILive.com, several people were seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident on August 1, 2020. The multi-vehicle accident occurred around at 3:34 p.m. on Saturday, according to the Fire Department (FDNY). The motor vehicle accident occurred on the … [Read more...] about 5 People Injured Accident on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
New York’s No-Fault Car Accident Law
If you or a loved one are injured in a motor vehicle accident in New York, you will likely want to pursue an insurance claim or file an auto accident injury lawsuit to recover full monetary compensation for all accident-related expenses such as medical expenses, vehicle repairs, pain and suffering, lost wages, and any other … [Read more...] about New York’s No-Fault Car Accident Law
Fatal Car Crashes Rise in New York City Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — The number of fatal car accidents that occurred in New York City during the COVID-19 outbreak soared even though the number of cars on the road fell dramatically. According to a recent article published by the New York Daily News, the total number of miles traveled by New York City motorists across the five boroughs … [Read more...] about Fatal Car Crashes Rise in New York City Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Driver Killed in a Box Truck Collision, Suspect Arrested By NYC Police
According to an online news report by nbcnewyork.com, a man stole a box truck and then drove the truck into several vehicles throughout Brooklyn and Queens. The driver also struck one vehicle the resulted in the wrongful death of a woman, according to police. The fatal accident occurred approximately at 1 p.m. on Tuesday. The man … [Read more...] about Driver Killed in a Box Truck Collision, Suspect Arrested By NYC Police
Unlicensed Speeder Causes Head-On Collision on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, NY – June 16, 2020 – According to an online news article posted on nydailynews.com, a pregnant motorist suffered a miscarriage after a speeding, unlicensed motorist, from New York City, struck the vehicle she was in head-on. The victim, a 28-year-old woman, was riding as a passenger in a 2018 Nissan Rogue. The driver … [Read more...] about Unlicensed Speeder Causes Head-On Collision on Staten Island
Fatal Accident in South Ozone Park, Queens, New York
QUEENS, N.Y. — The New York Daily News reported that a 21-year-old man died in a car crash in South Ozone Park, Queens. Investigators say that the man who died was acquainted with the unlicensed driver who killed him: they had been friends in high school. The unlicensed driver, according to police, ran a stop sign at the … [Read more...] about Fatal Accident in South Ozone Park, Queens, New York
Mid-Afternoon Crash on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Snarls Traffic
STATEN ISLAND, New York — A mid-afternoon car accident forced authorities to close several lanes of traffic on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. According to a report on SILIVE.com, police, fire, and EMS officials received a 911 call around 1:55 p.m. reporting the accident. Officers from the New York City Police Department closed all of … [Read more...] about Mid-Afternoon Crash on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Snarls Traffic
Traffic Fatalities Rise in NYC
NEW YORK- Abc7ny.com writes that New York City has seen more traffic fatalities in 2019 than in all previous years since the start of the Vision Zero initiative. Mayor Bill de Blasio started Vision Zero in 2014 with the goal of eliminating traffic fatalities in the city by the year 2024. Each year, the number of deaths has dropped … [Read more...] about Traffic Fatalities Rise in NYC
Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident in Queens, New York
QUEENS, N.Y. — A surveillance camera captured the moments shortly after a violent collision that killed a 72-year-old woman who was on her way home from work. The surveillance camera recorded a Lexus sedan hurtling down 111th Avenue in South Ozone Park, heavily damaged with smoke emitting from the engine compartment. The video also … [Read more...] about Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident in Queens, New York
At Least Three Injured in Early Morning Accident
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — First responders from the Fire Department of New York rushed to the scene of a multi-car accident on Staten Island. According to SILIVE.com, the accident happened in the Princes Bay neighborhood of Staten Island around 4:25 a.m. in the morning. At least three people sustained injuries in the crash. Their present … [Read more...] about At Least Three Injured in Early Morning Accident
Safety Advocates Support the Reckless Driver Accountability Act
NEW YORK, NY – According to bklyner.com, road safety advocates are rallying behind lawmakers who have presented the Reckless Driver Accountability Act. The act was entered last June by Council Member Lander. A horrific pedestrian accident in Park Slope that killed two young children and an unborn baby sparked the Council Member’s … [Read more...] about Safety Advocates Support the Reckless Driver Accountability Act
New Commissioner at the New York DMV
NEW YORK – According to Nyc.streetsblog.org, the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has a new commissioner. The state’s DMV has not had a leader for about four years, and many pleas made by safety advocates have been ignored as a result of the lack of leadership. The new commissioner, the Buffalo Comptroller Mark … [Read more...] about New Commissioner at the New York DMV
Charges Filed After Deadly NYC Car Crash
NEW YORK, NY – According to Ccenterdispatch.com, a man from Maryland is facing charges following a multiple vehicle collision in Manhattan that killed one individual on Saturday morning, December 29, 2018. The collision took place about one block from the World Trade Center. The driver, a 37-year-old man, lost control of his vehicle … [Read more...] about Charges Filed After Deadly NYC Car Crash
NYC Firefighter Killed in Road Rage Incident
CONEY ISLAND, NY- According to Brooklyn.news12.com, the police are looking for a man who was driving an Infinity G35 in connection to the killing of an NYC firefighter. The victim, Fazial Coto 33, was involved in a crash on the Belt Parkway while exiting at Exit 4 on Sunday morning, December 9, 2018. Reports indicate that Coto … [Read more...] about NYC Firefighter Killed in Road Rage Incident
Traffic Delays Reported on Gowanus Expressway Resulting from Crashes
STATEN ISLAND, NY- According to Silive.com, there were long traffic delays in New York City following a collision that occurred on the Gowanus Expressway early on Wednesday morning, December 5, 2018. Notify NYC wrote that drivers should expect extensive delays in the Gowanus Expressway’s eastbound lanes as a result of a crash. The … [Read more...] about Traffic Delays Reported on Gowanus Expressway Resulting from Crashes
Accident in Grant City Injures One
STATEN ISLAND, IL – According to Silive.com, one individual was transported to the hospital following a crash that took place in Grant City on Hylan Boulevard on Thursday, November 29, 2018. The collision occurred at about 7:29 in the morning and impacted rush hour traffic. The injured person was taken to the Staten Island … [Read more...] about Accident in Grant City Injures One
Collision in New Springville Injures Toddler
STATEN ISLAND, NY- According to SILive.com a toddler sustained injuries in a collision on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. The crash took place one on the West Shore in New Springville. Emergency services were called to the scene at about 12:21 p.m. The collision occurred at the intersection of Richmond Avenue and Independent … [Read more...] about Collision in New Springville Injures Toddler
Early Morning Collision Injures One on BQE
BROOKLYN, NY- Brooklyn.news12.com reports that a collision took place in the early hours of Friday morning on the BQE. The crash took place in the eastbound lanes of the highway close to the exit at Flushing Avenue at about 4 a.m. The accident closed down two lanes. The extent of the injuries was not reported other than to say … [Read more...] about Early Morning Collision Injures One on BQE
Aggressive Drivers and Road Rage Pose a Threat to NY Drivers
Many individuals in New York and across the country experience anger and impatience when driving through traffic. People get frustrated when they are late to a meeting or an appointment and traffic has come to a standstill. As many as eight out of ten drivers admit to participating in this dangerous practice. Aggressive driving … [Read more...] about Aggressive Drivers and Road Rage Pose a Threat to NY Drivers
Filing an Auto Accident Lawsuit in New York, Mandated Insurance
New York Auto Accident Lawsuit has No-Fault Insurance. In New York, there are special considerations when it comes to auto accident insurance and seeking recovery for damages. Under New York law, every motorist is required to carry no-fault insurance and uninsured motorist coverage. No-fault insurance is a policy in which the … [Read more...] about Filing an Auto Accident Lawsuit in New York, Mandated Insurance
Filing an Auto Accident Lawsuit in NY
New York has Mandatory No-Fault Insurance. In New York, there are special considerations when it comes to auto accident insurance and seeking recovery for damages. Under New York law, every motorist is required to carry no-fault insurance and uninsured motorist coverage. No-fault insurance is a policy in which the insurance … [Read more...] about Filing an Auto Accident Lawsuit in NY
Car and Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers in NY and LI
Motor Vehicle Accident Lawsuits. The attorneys at Parker Waichman LLP Law firm are dedicated to representing victims of car, bus, truck and train accidents in New York and Long Island. The area covered by our car accident injury lawyers include Nassau County and Suffolk County in Long Island, and New York, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens in … [Read more...] about Car and Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers in NY and LI
