New York State Troopers Will Train for Electric Car Crashes
The number of hybrid and electric vehicles on the road has increased as environmentally friendly methods of transportation become more popular and affordable. However, unlike conventional vehicles, these cars pose a greater threat if involved in car accidents because of the presence of high-voltage components. New York state troopers will soon be equipped to handle the danger […]
New York City Council to NYPD: Do More to Investigate Accidents
It is no secret that motor vehicle accidents are a huge problem in New York City, with so many people on the roads it is inevitable. All you have to do is open the morning paper or turn on the evening news to be confronted with a seemingly endless stream of stories about pedestrians, bicyclists […]
Car accidents can sometimes involve peculiar chains of causation.
For example, in one recent New York case, a man stole a Hummer from a parking garage and injured seven people as he drove away, before crashing it into a restaurant. Two women dropped off the Hummer at the parking garage, and then the man jumped into the vehicle and took off with it. The […]
Investigation Lacking in Too Many New York City Car Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents are far too common on the streets of New York. And some of those accidents involve conduct by motorists that may be criminally culpable. Yet city officials admit that few accidents lead to charges. The death last spring of a young actress hit by a city truck has recently highlighted the issue. […]
New York City Bike Accidents: Numerous Dangers
Biking in New York City poses numerous dangers. One ares of danger is to bicyclists themselves. Bikers are at serious risk of being hit by cars, taxis, buses or trucks. Last year alone, 21 bicyclists were killed in accidents involving motor vehicles. Many more were injured. In large part, this is due to the fact that […]
Recognizing the Symptoms of Neck Injuries or Whiplash After a Car Accident
The first question police dispatch or emergency responders will ask when responding to a car accident is, “Is anybody injured?” Unfortunately, the answer to that question isn’t always clear. It’s common to feel a bit stiff and achy immediately after the impact of a car accident and recover quickly. Whiplash is a non-medical term that […]
Can You Tell By the Damage on a Car Who Is at Fault?
More often than not, after a motor vehicle accident, an examination of the vehicles involved along with police reports, damage photographs, and other expert testimony from accident reconstructionists can provide valuable evidence of fault. Different Accidents Reveal Different Details Every case is unique and vehicle damage is one factor in a typical accident claim. Other […]
Are car accidents common in New York City?
Car accident statistics show an average of six million vehicle collisions across the United States every year. The accidents lead to three million injuries, with about two million drivers experiencing permanent damages. Additionally, about 90 people die in motor vehicle collisions every day in America. When it comes to New York City, car accidents are common […]
Can I Sue the Other Driver for Negligence in a Car Accident?
After an auto accident, you may ask about damages to your vehicle, how they will get fixed, what your insurance will cover, and how you will recover from your injuries. But there is one critical question you need to ask to answer the others: why did the car accident occur? If another driver’s actions caused […]