NEW YORK CITY, NY - According to a news story on streetsblog.org, a new report published by the Independent Budget Office shows that drunk driving arrests have dropped about 46 percent from 2013 to 2019.  However, the report states that the number of accidents involving injuries or deaths caused by intoxicated drivers has increased … [Read more...] about Impaired Driver Accidents Are Increasing in New York City

After you or a loved one have been injured in a car accident caused by the negligent actions of another, you expect to be treated fairly and with respect. Insurance company commercials promise to make claimants "whole again" as quickly and effortlessly as possible. However, car accident insurance companies are for-profit enterprises … [Read more...] about Insurance Company Tactics to Minimize the Value of Your Car Accident Claim Payout

Florida - A news article posted on gainesville.com states that drunk driving results in approximately 290,000 injuries per year and over 10,250 fatalities each year. Sadly, drunk driving injuries and deaths are 100% preventable accidents. According to Mothers against drunk driving (MADD), the statistics regarding drunk driving are … [Read more...] about New Proposal Could End Drunk Driving in the State of Florida

Police Arrest Speeding Hit-and-Run Driver Responsible for a Fatal Accident That Tragically Killed His Passenger Queens, New York – A news report posted on NY nydailynews.com states that NYPD arrested a fatal hit and run accident driver after causing an accident at a Queens intersection that killed one of his passengers. The … [Read more...] about Fatal Car Accident on Atlantic Avenue in Richmond Hill

Staten Island Woman Killed in a Fatal Accident on the Gowanus Expressway STATEN ISLAND, NY - A news article on silive.com reports that a fatal motor vehicle accident along the Gowanus Expressway tragically claimed the life of a 30-year-old Staten Island woman.  The accident photos published on SILive.com show the woman's car was … [Read more...] about Fatal Traffic Accident on the Gowanus Expressway

NEW YORK, NY - A news report posted on radio.com states that a drunk driver collided with the back of an 18-wheeler tractor-trailer truck along the Brooklyn expressway, tragically killing the passenger in the motor vehicle. Law enforcement authorities stated that the 30-year-old driver, was allegedly speeding along the Gowanus … [Read more...] about Drunk Driver Causes a Fatal Accident with a Freight Truck on the Brooklyn Expressway

Caption: Fatal Rear-end Collision on the Brooklyn Expressway A news story posted on nydailynews.com reports that an alleged drunk driver in a speeding BMW crashed into a semi-tractor-trailer truck on the Brooklyn Expressway. The collision tragically killed a passenger in the BMW. According to police, the BMW's driver was … [Read more...] about Rear-end Collision on the Brooklyn Expressway Kills Passenger

Fatal Four Motor Vehicle Accident in Deer Park, New York BROOKLYN, NY - A news report posted on news12.com states that law enforcement officers are investigating a fatal four-vehicle accident that occurred in Deer Park Thursday night.  According to police reports, a man driving a Toyota Camry and a woman operating a Honda Accord … [Read more...] about Fatal Four Motor Vehicle Accident in Deer Park, New York

NASSAU COUNTY, NY - An online news story posted on theislandnow.com, a car accident along Hillside Avenue Friday morning caused the tragic death of the driver and caused serious injuries to the passenger. According to the Nassau County Police Department press release, an accident in New Hyde Park tragically killed one person and … [Read more...] about Fatal Car Accident in New Hyde Park

According to a news article posted on DailyVoice.com, two motor vehicles crashed into a Subway restaurant after one motor vehicle lost control, struck a parked motor vehicle, and then caught on fire. The two motor vehicles ended up inside the Long Island Subway, and one of the motor vehicles was split in half, entrapping the … [Read more...] about Two Vehicles Crash Into a Nassau Subway Restaurant

21-Year-Old Woman Tragically Killed In a Two-Vehicle Accident on Long Island, New York LONG ISLAND, NY - A news story posted on dailyvoice.com reports that a fatal accident occurred on Lakeland Avenue at Marconi Avenue in Ronkonkoma, New York. One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash that happened overnight in Ronkonkoma. … [Read more...] about Fatal Two-Vehicle Accident on Long Island

According to a news report post on NYDailyNews.com, a Ford Mustang GT was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident at the corner of Sixth Avenue and 34th Street. The accident involved a 2017 Western Star tractor-trailer truck and the victim's 2015 Ford Mustang GT. According to the new report, the victim's Ford Mustang was … [Read more...] about Fatal Truck Accident in Midtown Tragically Kills a 60-Year-Old Man

According to a news report post on NYPost.com, a 52-year-old man was tragically killed in a motor vehicle accident involving a suspected drunk driver in Queens, New York, Friday morning. Law enforcement states that the accident victim was in his gray Toyota Camry and was traveling along Parsons Boulevard in Kew Gardens Hills at … [Read more...] about Man Killed in Queens Drunk Driving Auto Accident

According to a news report post on NYDailyNews.com, a Mazda MX-5 Miata caused a severe motor vehicle accident W. 50th St. in Midtown, New York. The accident in Manhattan began when a law enforcement officer attempted to pull over a Mazda MX-5 Miata driven by a man suspected of a parole violation related to a burglary case. The … [Read more...] about Police Officer Hit By Injured -and-Run Driver on W. 50th Street in Midtown

NEW YORK- Idahostatejournal.com writes that minor cases of focal epilepsy often go undiagnosed. Focal epilepsy that only affects a small part of the brain and has less severe symptoms is more likely to go unnoticed or undiagnosed for extended periods of time. The condition can later cause a person to suffer seizures. If an individual … [Read more...] about Undiagnosed Focal Epilepsy Can Increase Car Accident Risks

USA- Bigthink.com writes that 29 minutes more of sleep helps greatly improve mindfulness on the job. The study involved nurses working full time in hospitals throughout the United States. Just 29 minutes more up sleep led to a 66 percent drop in symptoms of insomnia. The stakes are high for individuals working in the healthcare … [Read more...] about Extra Minutes of Sleep Can Reduce Car Accidents and Medical Errors

WEST HILLS, NY - October 13, 2020 - According to an online news patch.com, at least five individuals have sustained personal injuries in a multi-vehicle accident in West Hills, New York. The accident occurred in the evening hours at approximately 5:30 pm. The news report states that one car was overturned in the accident that … [Read more...] about Five People Severely Injured in a Five-Car Accident in West Hills

When car accident victims are injured in a crash, doctors are not always able to predict if and when they will make a full recovery from their injuries. When a full recovery does appear to be unlikely, doctors will periodically evaluate the victim’s progress in healing from their injuries. When the accident victim reaches a point … [Read more...] about Have You Reached Maximum Medical Improvement?

In 1975, the State of New York instituted “Comparative Negligence” in the state’s motor vehicle accident law. Comparative Negligence means that an accident victim could still recover monetary damages from the at-fault driver even if they are found to be partially at fault for the motor vehicle accident. The percentage of fault that … [Read more...] about Who is at Fault in a Comparative Negligence State Like New York?

If you have been involved in an auto accident, you are probably doing some serious thinking about whether to try to resolve your automobile accident claim on your own. Perhaps the accident that you were involved in was minor, and there were no injuries and very little property damage. You may be able to resolve your claim by engaging … [Read more...] about Four Reasons to Contact a Car Accident Attorney After Your Collision

Aggressive driving is present in urban and rural areas throughout the United States, although it tends to be more of a problem in and around larger cities.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines aggressive driving as a combination of moves on the road that endanger the safety of other people or creates a … [Read more...] about Aggressive Driving Becoming an Increasing Problem on U.S. Roadways

TAMPA, FL- Tampabay.com writes that speed cameras are being proposed as a way to reduce traffic risks on Tampa’s Bayshore Boulevard. Feelings regarding speed cameras are mixed. Like red-light cameras, speed cameras are used to catch people speeding even when drivers are not in the area. Several large cities, including New York, … [Read more...] about Speed Cameras Proposed for Tampa’s Bayshore

USA- According to an online news report published on KNBR.com, the average American travels up to 13,000 miles every year. While 2020 initially saw a reduction in traffic thanks to the pandemic, the levels appear to have returned to normal. Normal may not be a good thing when it comes to the rate of car crashes in the United States. … [Read more...] about A Recent Insurance Study Lists the Safest Cities in America

USA- According to an online news report on Cbs12.com, daylight savings time is designed to help conserve energy during the summer months, and yet, the costs may outweigh any potential benefits of this practice. The time change, although it is just one hour, causes major disruptions to sleep patterns, which can impact health and … [Read more...] about Daylight Savings Time Might impact Health and Cause Safety Issues

LAKE GROVE, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY - August 24, 2020 - According to an online news report published on MyJournalCourier.com, a severe collision occurred in Lake Grove, Long Island, New York. The accident resulted in five people being transported to the hospital. The motor vehicle collision happened on Saturday. The Suffolk County police … [Read more...] about Car Accident With Injuries in Lake Grove, Long Island, New York

BRONX, NY - August 18, 2020 - According to an online news report posted on NorwoodNews.org, a woman was seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident with a taxi cab on Dekalb Avenue and East Gun Hill Road in Bronx, New York. The FDNY emergency responders arrived at the scene of the accident and helped to extract the injured woman … [Read more...] about Two-Vehicle Accident on Gun Hill Road in the Bronx

UNITED STATES - According to a news report posted on Ohsonline.com, the pandemic outbreak has led to lighter traffic in some areas; however, roadways have actually become more dangerous. A fourteen percent rise in traffic accident deaths occurred in March of this year, although the number of cars on the road dropped eight percent. … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Outbreak Leads to Road Dangers

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Signs New Law Requiring Passengers 16 Years of Age and Older to Wear a Seat Belt ALBANY, NY - August 14, 2020 - According to an official press release from the New York Governor's Office, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed new legislation (S.4336/A.6163) that mandates all passengers 16 years … [Read more...] about Cuomo Signs Law Requiring All Passengers to Wear a Seat Belt in New York

NESCONSET, NY - August 13, 2020 - According to an online news report on OnTownMedia.com, detectives for the Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad is investigating a serious auto accident that severely injured a 2-year-old child. The motor vehicle collision occurred in Nesconset, New York. According to Suffolk County Police, a … [Read more...] about Serious Car Accident With Injuries in Nesconset, New York

Six People Seriously Injured in a Terrifying SUV Rollover Accident on Long Island, New York LONG ISLAND, NY – According to an online news report by klfy.com, a severe SUV rollover accident in Long Island, New York injured six passengers.  A recently released video shows the SUV launching off of the Southern State Parkway … [Read more...] about SUV Rollover Accident Injures 6 on Long Island, New York

QUEENSBURY, NY- Poststar.com writes that a collision occurred this week that injured a woman from Corinth. The incident took place on Connecticut Avenue and Central Avenue in the morning. The victim, identified as a 65-year-old woman, was traveling west on Central Avenue in a 2017 KIA SUV. The other driver, an 81-year-old man from … [Read more...] about Florida Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Accident in New York

USA- Collisionweek.com writes that the National Safety Council (NSC) released traffic estimates that are showing a disturbing trend. While the roads might have been clearer than normal because of the pandemic, they became more deadly. For three straight months, the risk of being killed in a car accident on the road in the United … [Read more...] about Accident Rates Jump Amid Empty Roads in the USA

USA- Routefiftey.com writes that the coronavirus led to emptier roadways, but that those roads are also deadlier. Over a five-month period, the number of miles driven nationally dropped by about seventeen percent on average. The National Safety Council states that during that time, the number of crashes did also decline, but not … [Read more...] about Driving During COVID Might Be More Dangerous

USA- Insurancejournal.com writes that while COVID-19 managed to significantly reduce traffic in the United States, the overall drop in crash-related fatalities is far less significant. Thanks to stay-at-home orders and quarantines, the number of cars on the road dwindled in May according to early data. However, with the fatal … [Read more...] about Crash Deaths Drop Just Eight Percent Despite 25 Percent Decline in Traffic

USA- Finance.yahoo.com writes that everyone faces a high risk of being in accidents. Car accidents, in particular, are extremely common, but workplace accidents are also frequent occurrences that can severely injure individuals. The risk of such incidents, and the dangers of severe injuries from these accidents, are both heightened … [Read more...] about Pregnant Women Face Greater Risks of Injury in Accidents

 USA- Autoconnectedcar.com writes that traffic fatalities are increasing nationally even though much of the country was under stay at home orders for part of 2020. The National Safety Council reviewed data from May from all 50 states to learn the disappointing news. Traffic was down, and yet the risk of dying in a motor … [Read more...] about Stay-At Home Orders Fail to Reduce Traffic Deaths

(FORBES.com) — Laws that prohibit teenage drivers from texting while operating motor vehicles save lives. Forbes.com reported that a recent study proves that these laws work. A study published in the Journal of Pediatrics declared that jurisdictions with primary texting bans show significantly fewer fatal crashes among teenage … [Read more...] about Bans on Texting Save Teenagers’ Lives

ISLIP, Long Island, N.Y. — A nineteen-year-old female driver died in a devastating car crash on the Southern State Parkway Saturday morning. According to the Nassau Daily Voice, the fatal accident happened on the eastbound lane of the Southern State Parkway near Exit 41A, which is the exit for the northbound ramp leading to the … [Read more...] about Tragic, Fatal Accident on Long Island, New York

WOODBURY, Long Island, N.Y. — A massive head-on crash in Woodbury, on Long Island, sent four people to the hospital, including a 77-year-old man who sustained life-threatening injuries. According to a report appearing in the Suffolk Daily Voice, the 77-year-old man was driving in a northeasterly direction on Woodbury Road in the … [Read more...] about Head-on Accident on Long Island Hospitalizes Four

WOODBURY, Long Island, New York — A motorist lies in a Nassau County hospital in critical condition, and at least three other people sustained severe injuries when two cars collided head-on in Woodbury. The devastating head-on crash occurred around 7:45 Friday evening at the intersection of Piquets Lane and Woodbury Road. According … [Read more...] about Head-on Collision in Nassau County

Keeping Teen Drivers Safe During the Dreaded 100 Deadliest Days (AAA) — The glorious time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is celebrated as summer. This is the time for bar-be-ques, pool parties, beach parties, and living carefree, especially for teenage drivers experiencing their first true taste of freedom. These 100 days … [Read more...] about The 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers

USA- Insider.com writes that not all roads are equal when it comes to the risk of crashes. Studies have identified some of the most dangerous places to drive in the nation and where motorists would be wise to stay alert and cautious. Dalton Highway in Alaska made the top ten thanks to its steep grades, and 240 miles of territory … [Read more...] about The Most Dangerous Roadways in the United States for Motorists

While many car accidents result in no more than property damage and minor personal injuries, car accidents often result in serious, life-changing personal injuries or the tragic loss of life. After an accident, it is essential to assume that you have injuries and that these injuries may not be as noticeable right after an accident. … [Read more...] about The Importance of Seeking Immediate Medical Attention After a Car Accident

USA- Kidshealth.org writes that driving is a dangerous activity that leads to tens of thousands of fatalities every year in the United States alone. Millions of people are also injured in collisions annually. While it is impossible to control other drivers, motorists can reduce their risk of being in a crash by practicing cautious … [Read more...] about The Aftermath of a Serious Auto Accident: What You Should Do

USA- Sciencedirect.com writes that intersection crash risks rise when drivers reach a certain age. Of course, teen drivers also pose additional risks as compared to more experienced motorists. The study analyzed data from more than 120,000 severe crashes that occurred in the United States over a four-year period. Of those crashes, 28 … [Read more...] about Driver Age and Motor Vehicle Accident Risks