Traffic Deaths Rise as NYPD Slashed Traffic Enforcement
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - A news report on nypost.com states that safety advocates and pedestrians are criticizing New York City's "Vision Zero" initiative due to the number of pedestrian injuries and deaths. A City Hall report states that pedestrian deaths in New York City streets "soared" in 2020 with 275 people tragically killed in … [Read more...]
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...]
Teen Drivers: Accidents, Insurance, Roadside Assistance, and Safety Precautions
Content approved by Jerry Parker Learning how to drive is something that most teenagers anticipate eagerly because of the freedom and independence that it means. Although driving is a rite of passage, it's also a privilege and responsibility that no one should take lightly. Operating motor vehicles involves skill and careful … [Read more...]
Brooklyn Accident Sends Four to Hospital
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A fiery automobile crash involving multiple vehicles in Windsor Terrace sent four people to the hospital according to 1010 Wins. The accident appeared to have occurred along the Prospect Expressway in Brooklyn, according to ABC 7 N.Y. Responding authorities said that one of the vehicles involved in the accident … [Read more...]
One Person Injured on Verrazano-Narrows Bridge
STATEN ISLAND, NY- Silive.com writes that a crash involving multiple vehicles took place on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge leading to one person suffering injuries. Emergency vehicles responded to the scene. The collision occurred in the Brooklyn-bound lanes around 12:46 in the afternoon according to a spokesperson for the … [Read more...]
Four Men Killed in Crash on Garden State Parkway
TOMS RIVER, NJ – According to Patch.com, a collision that killed four men. The accident happened in the morning on the Garden State Parkway. The victims have been identified as 21-year-old Kevin Quispe-Prieto, 23-year-old Jimmy Quispe-Prieto, 24-year-old Victor Lugo, and 23-year-old Robert Ordenana. Kevin was the driver of the … [Read more...]
Maggots Revealed in NY Care Facility
Parker Waichman LLP is investigating potential lawsuits on behalf of individuals who were abused or neglected in care facilities and who were injured or died as a result of this alleged neglect and abuse. Man’s Feeding Tube Covered in Maggots, Twice A New York State lawmaker—Democratic Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi of Utica, New … [Read more...]
Car Accident Injury Lawsuits
Parker Waichman LLP: Sophisticated and Experienced Car Accident Lawyers.Parker Waichman LLP, a national law firm, stakes its reputation on zealously representing their clients who suffered injuries through no fault of their own. To date, Parker Waichman’s dedicated and experienced personal injury lawyers have recovered over $2 … [Read more...]
Some Vehicles May Use Recycled, Recalled Airbags, Car Experts Warn
Does Your Car Use a Recycled Airbag? Car experts are warning drivers to beware of recycled airbags in their vehicles. Each year, roughly 750,000 airbags are replaced following a car accident, according to Carfax. In some cases, these replacement bags may be recycled. Using recycled airbags keeps the cost down for auto makers, but … [Read more...]
Car Accident Victims Can Suffer from Traumatic Brain Injuries
Injuries sustained to a car accident victim may range from minor cuts and bruises to deep wounds, broken bones, severed limbs, and brain injuries. According to the Brain Injury Association (BIA), vehicle accidents cause 14.3 percent of brain injures. Traumatic brain injuries often occur in vehicle accidents. The driver or … [Read more...]
An Overview of the “Do’s and Don’ts” Following a Car Accident
The Don'ts: What to Avoid After an Accident. Car accidents can be terrifying. If you're involved in accident, it is understandable that your emotions would be running high and perhaps it might be hard to think straight. Maybe this is your first accident; what do you do? What should you NOT do? After an automobile accident, there … [Read more...]
Do You Always Need to Call the Police Following a Car Accident?
What To Do After a Car Accident. Car accidents can be stressful, especially if you have never been involved in one before. If you were involved in your first car accident, you may feel overwhelmed and wonder what to do next. Do you call the police? What type of information should you obtain from the other driver? How and when do … [Read more...]
New Jersey Car Accident Victim Takes Stand in “Melrose Place” Trial
The woman killed in a 2010 car accident The latest testimony in the manslaughter trial against former Melrose Place actress Amy Locane-Benizer came from the husband of the woman killed in a 2010 car accident. The actress is accused of being drunk behind the wheel of her SUV at the time of the accident which killed one woman and … [Read more...]
Chrysler Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors Faulty, Lead to Tire Failure, Risk of Car Accident
Faulty Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors. Claims are mounting against car giant, Chrysler, for allegedly faulty Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor units. The TPMS units on specific Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles are constructed with an aluminum alloy valve stem assembly that appears to be vulnerable to corrosion and … [Read more...]
Car Accident in Montauk Injures Martha Rogers, Wife of Dick Cavett
Emmy award-winning talk show host Dick Cavett and his wife Martha Rogers were involved in a car accident in Montauk. The couple were passengers in a 2012 Toyota Highlander eastbound on Route 27 near Beech Street when the accident occurred, said East Hampton Town Police Chief Michael D. Sarlo. The Toyota, driven by a 53-year-old from … [Read more...]
5 People Dead following Wrong-Way Crash in Massachusetts
A deadly wrong-way crash on Interstate 495 in Massachusetts killed five people, four of whom were college students. The four students were riding together in a 2003 Mercury Sable headed northbound when they were hit by a wrong-way driver. The driver of that vehicle, a 2011 Infiniti G37, was a 31-year-old woman of Fall River, … [Read more...]
California Tour Bus Crash Leaves 13 Dead, 31 Injured
Thirteen people were killed and 31 others were injured early Sunday morning, October 23, when the USA Holiday tour bus carrying them back from a casino near the Salton Sea crashed into a big rig truck near Palm Springs. The passengers, many of whom were sleeping, had spent the night at the casino and were on the way back to Los … [Read more...]
Driver Injured in Crash Near Sea Cliff LIRR Station
The Collision Which Involved Driver Injured in Long Island. In an auto accident at the Sea Cliff Long Island Rail Road crossing, a car became airborne and crossed into oncoming traffic. The collision, which involved two vehicles, left one driver seriously injured in Glen Cove, Long Island. Police say the accident is being … [Read more...]
Motorcyclist Injured in Queens Hit-and-Run
A motorcyclist in Queens was injured in a hit-and-run car crash. Police are looking for the hit-and-run driver, who was reportedly driving a red Cadillac SRS Sport Utility vehicle. The accident happened on Aug. 19 at around 4:30 p.m. at 85-21 37th Avenue. According to WABC, the motorcyclist was injured when the car tried to make a … [Read more...]
Multi-vehicle Crash on Long Island Expressway Leaves 6 Dead, 5 Injured
A deadly crash over the weekend leaves six people dead and another five injured on Long Island. Authorities say a speeding SUV caused the crash when it came up fast on a work zone on the Long Island Expressway. The driver of the vehicle, a Subaru Outback, reportedly swerved to avoid the slowed traffic and collided with cars on the … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Killed after being Hit by Car in Bayshore
A woman walking across 5th avenue in Bay Shore was fatally struck by a car Tuesday night. Newsday reports that the 66-year-old victim was hit by a 2000 Nissan Maxima headed southbound at 8:47 p.m. A physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner pronounced her dead at the scene. Police said in a news … [Read more...]
One Dead in Two-car Crash in Patterson, New York
A passenger was killed in a two-car accident on State Route 22 in Patterson, New York, on Wednesday, April 29 just before 4 p.m. New York State Police from the Brewster barracks responded to the accident, which occurred on State Route 22, just north of State Route 311, Hudson Valley News Network reports. … [Read more...]
Long Island Car Crash Kills 1 Person, Injures 2 More
A single-car accident on Long Island left one person dead and two more critically injured, Associated Press reports. The crash occurred at 4:30 a.m. Monday in Deer Park. Suffolk County Police have not yet determined the cause of the crash, but they say it was not a result of the weather. The three occupants were in a 2003 Infiniti … [Read more...]
Car Accident in Suffolk County Claims Life of Elderly Man
A Man Charged With Driving While Under The Influence Of Drugs. A Long Island man has been charged with driving while under the influence of drugs and for leaving the scene of several accidents following a police chase Sunday afternoon that left one elderly man dead and an elderly recovering from serious injuries. According to New … [Read more...]
Ambien Doses Decreased for Women Due to Car Accident Risk
FDA Warns People About Sleep Aid Ambien. The Food and Drug Administration warns that people are taking entirely too much of the sleep aid Ambien and it is resulting in an increased number of motor vehicle accidents. Late last week, according to a New York Times report, the agency warned that women should only be taking about half … [Read more...]
New Jersey Man Killed in Car Accident on Interstate 80
Man Was Killed In A Car Accident On Interstate 80. A New Jersey man was killed on Sunday afternoon this past weekend when he lost control of the car he was driving on Interstate 80 in the state. Seven other people in his and another vehicle were injured in the crash. According to a CBS News and Associated Press report, 22-year-old … [Read more...]
