Dispelling Two Popular Myths about New York Car Accident Claims
Although passengers and drivers injured by the negligence of other motorists can pursue a claim for compensation, the insurance claim and/or litigation process present a complicated path to recovery. If you are dealing with the other driver’s insurance company, several inaccurate assumptions based on myths promulgated by insurers … [Read more...] about Dispelling Two Popular Myths about New York Car Accident Claims
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 Motor Vehicle Statistics
STATEN ISLAND, New York — SILIVE.com published a report based on recent findings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggesting that fatalities caused by motor vehicle accidents dropped by one percent from 2017 to 2018. The figures relied upon by the NHTSA are preliminary statistics and not the final numbers from … [Read more...] about Fatal Motor Vehicle Statistics
Drunk Driver Kills SUNY Cortland Student
DRYDEN, N.Y. — One woman is dead, and another is facing serious criminal charges after a drunk driving accident killed a female co-ed in Upstate New York. Syracuse.com reported that the fatal drunk driving collision occurred between 3:30 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. The woman officers arrested for vehicular manslaughter and other charges was … [Read more...] about Drunk Driver Kills SUNY Cortland Student
Crash Involving National Grid Vehicle Sends One to Hospital
ELTINGVILLE, Staten Island, N.Y. — A National Grid vehicle was involved in a crash in which one person suffered minor injuries. The accident happened in early morning hours in the Eltingville section of Staten Island. The employee went to a local hospital reportedly suffering from minor injuries. Silive.com reported that the … [Read more...] about Crash Involving National Grid Vehicle Sends One to Hospital
Manalapan Couple Dies in Crash in Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE – According to Centraljersey.com, a couple from Manalapan died in a car accident that took place in Old Bridge. The police are carrying out the investigation into the crash, in which three vehicles were involved. The incident took place in the northbound lanes of Route 9 at about 5:50 in the morning. A 34-year-old man … [Read more...] about Manalapan Couple Dies in Crash in Old Bridge
Drunk Driving Accident in Babylon, New York
BABYLON, NY - According to Newsli.com, a woman was arrested in relation to a car crash that took place in Suffolk County. The driver is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs when the collision took place, and her passenger was severely injured. The driver was operating a 2005 Nissan Maxima and traveling west … [Read more...] about Drunk Driving Accident in Babylon, New York
Car Accident on The Southern State Parkway
HEMPSTEAD, NY – According to Longisland.com, a car accident took place on Sunday, February 17, 2019, at about 2:12 in the morning. Four vehicles were involved in the crash. Reports indicate that a Ford Econoline was disabled and left in the right lane of the Southern State Parkway. Behind the Ford was a Nissan Pathfinder. The … [Read more...] about Car Accident on The Southern State Parkway
Police Chase Ends with Three Dead, Two Injured
MIDDLE ISLAND, NY – According to Abc7ny.com, three people died in a car crash in Suffolk County when a teen driving a stolen vehicle crashed into another vehicle that was making a left turn. The teen was allegedly operating a stolen Nissan Rogue at the time of the crash. Just minutes prior to the deadly collision, a police officer … [Read more...] about Police Chase Ends with Three Dead, Two Injured
Vehicle Collision on Middle Island Kills Three
MIDDLE ISLAND, NY – According to Longisland.com, two vehicles were involved in a fatal collision on Route 25. Three people died in the crash, and two others sustained severe injuries. According to the Suffolk County Police, at about 11:45 pm, an officer saw a grey 2015 Nissan Rogue drive through a stop sign. The vehicle was … [Read more...] about Vehicle Collision on Middle Island Kills Three
Construction Vehicle Accident in Greenburgh
GREENBURGH, NY – According to Patch.com, a woman is facing charges for driving while intoxicated following an accident that took place in. The crash occurred at about 12:45 a.m. when the driver hit a construction vehicle on the state Thruway. The driver was identified as 56-year-old Ms. Doolittle of Rockville Centre. Police report … [Read more...] about Construction Vehicle Accident in Greenburgh
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
Passenger in Vehicle Dies in Drunk Driving Accident
COMMACK, NY - According to Longisland.news12.com, a man is accused of being under the influence of alcohol when his driving triggered a fatal car accident that killed a passenger in his vehicle. The driver, 48-year-old Patrick McMahon, was driving on Dovecoat Lane on Sunday at about 2 in the morning when he lost control of his … [Read more...] about Passenger in Vehicle Dies in Drunk Driving Accident
Two-Vehicle Accident Hospitalizes Two in Pomfret
POMFRET, NY – According to norwichbulletin.com, a two-vehicle collision in Pomfret sent two people to the hospital on Monday, January 7, 2019. The crash occurred at about 7:45 in the morning. According to reports, 39-year-old Mathew Colin Michaud of Dayville was operating a 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk and traveling west on Route … [Read more...] about Two-Vehicle Accident Hospitalizes Two in Pomfret
Man Was Driving 100 MPH, Struck and Killed Another Commuter
NEW YORK, NY - According to the gothamist.com, the driver who caused an accident in Tribeca was driving at 100 miles per hour when he struck another vehicle, killing the driver. The driver, 37-year-old Sherman Harrison, is now facing several charges for the incident. Courtney Groves, the Assistant District Attorney, said that the … [Read more...] about Man Was Driving 100 MPH, Struck and Killed Another Commuter
SUV Rolls Over Injures Three and Strikes News Van
NEW YORK - According to Witn.com, an SUV rolled over causing a three-vehicle collision on Charles Boulevard. The crash injured three people, all of whom were transported to a nearby hospital. No one in the news van sustained injuries. The collision led to the southbound lanes being shut down while the scene was cleared and … [Read more...] about SUV Rolls Over Injures Three and Strikes News Van
Accident on Route 422 Puts Myerstown Man in Hospital
BERKS COUNTY, NY- According to ldnews.com , a man from Myerstown was taken to the Hershey Medical Center for treatment following a collision that occurred on Monday, December 17, 2018. The victim, 23-year-old Jason Kauffman of Myerstown was driving east on Route 422 a little after 7:45 in the evening when he collided with a vehicle … [Read more...] about Accident on Route 422 Puts Myerstown Man in Hospital
Three People Hospitalized After Driver Failed to “Move Over”
KENT, NY – According to Lohud.com, multiple vehicles were involved in a car accident on Interstate 84 on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, leading to three people sustaining injuries. The crash occurred after a driver is reported to have violated the “Move Over Law.” At about 5:50 p.m., a police vehicle pulled behind another vehicle and … [Read more...] about Three People Hospitalized After Driver Failed to “Move Over”
Old Brookville Crash Kills One
OLD BROOKVILLE, NY – According to Longisland.news12.com, a man was killed in a car accident in Old Brooksville on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at about 3 in the afternoon. The victim was a 53-year-old man who was in a backseat passenger in a Toyota was heading southbound on Route 107. The driver lost control of the car and struck a … [Read more...] about Old Brookville Crash Kills One
Accidents Cause Delays on the Verrazzano-Narrows
NEW YORK, NY- According to brooklyneagle.com, two car accidents took place on Thursday morning on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge leading to several people being injured, and long traffic delays for morning commuters. The FDNY reported that they were notified of a multiple-vehicle crash at about 5:41 in the morning. The incident … [Read more...] about Accidents Cause Delays on the Verrazzano-Narrows
Armored Car Accident on Route 3 in East Rutherford
EAST RUTHERFORD- According to nypost.com, an armored vehicle crashed in East Rutherford on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at about 8:30 in the morning. The truck was a Brinks security truck and when it crashed it covered the highway with cash. Reports indicate that people were stopping their vehicles on the highway to pick up the … [Read more...] about Armored Car Accident on Route 3 in East Rutherford
Commuters Delayed on Hutchinson River Parkway
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY - According to Lohud.com, commuters were delayed as a result of several crashes. The southbound lanes of the Hutchinson River Parkway were closed following a rollover crash that involved several vehicles. The incident took place a little after 5 in the morning. The lanes were later reopened at about 7 in the … [Read more...] about Commuters Delayed on Hutchinson River Parkway
One Dead, One Injured in Woodbury Rollover Crash
WOODBURY, NY- According to Longisland.com, a man was killed in a rollover crash that occurred at 5:20 in the evening in Woodbury, New York. According to police reports, the driver of a 2003 Ford Escape was driving southbound when it drifted off the roadway and rolled several times. The victim, who was identified as 29-year-old … [Read more...] about One Dead, One Injured in Woodbury Rollover Crash
Collision in Bulls Head Causes Delays
STATEN ISLAND, NY- According to Silive.com, an accident that took place in Bulls Head on Richmond Avenue on Wednesday, December 6, 2018. The collision took place at around 1:45 in the afternoon. One person is reported to have sustained injuries in the crash, but the injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The victim was … [Read more...] about Collision in Bulls Head Causes Delays
