Car Accidents

New York Jets player blamed in car accident

Nodding off while driving, chatting on the phone while behind the wheel or simply lack of attention to the road are only a few of the mistakes drivers sometimes make. Unfortunately, these mistakes can cause car accidents, leading to serious injury or even death. A New York Jets player knows the seriousness of these accidents… read more

Injuries reported in recent New York bus crash

Students in New York ride the school bus every weekday. The parents of those children and teenagers expect they will arrive at their destinations safely. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Motor vehicle accidents happen. Recently, a bus accident occurred in Gerry, New York, on Route 60. The bus was transporting high school athletes… read more

New York roadways scrutinized in wake of fatal accident

When individuals travel along stretches of roadway provided by the city or state, they likely feel secure in terms of the safety of the roadways and their structures. Sadly, this belief is not always well-founded. A recent accident has turned the spotlight on what some consider unsafe roadways in New York. Recently, seven individuals were… read more

Fiery crash in New York leaves one person dead

Car accidents occur on a daily basis across the nation. Their outcomes vary, sometimes resulting in the death of a loved one. If the negligence of an individual is the cause, a civil suit may be in order. A fatal crash occurred recently in New York between a tractor-trailer and a livery car. The tractor-trailer… read more

Two-car crash causes pileup on New York State Thruway

People in New York and elsewhere often get in their car expecting that they will make it to their destination safely. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. A car accident can snarl a person’s plans or even land them in the hospital. On the evening of Mar. 5, eastbound traffic on the New York… read more

Two separate bus accidents leave 12 children injured and one dead

When parents in New York put their children on the school bus they expect that they will safely arrive at school. Sadly, that is not always the case. Officials are investigating two recent bus accidents that happened less than a week apart. The bus accidents happened in nearby New Jersey. The most recent accident occurred… read more

NYC examining bicycle and pedestrian accident investigations

Navigating New York City’s busy streets can be challenging for even long-time residents. Cars, trucks, bicycles and pedestrians all crowd the roads 24 hours a day. It is not uncommon for this congestion to result in accidents that cause serious injuries. When a bicyclist or pedestrian is involved in a motor vehicle accident, there is… read more

Multiple injuries in recent New York City bus crash

Many New Yorkers ride the bus every day. They expect that they will be safe and get to their destination unharmed. Unfortunately, a recent bus crash in Brooklyn left a dozen people injured. The accident happened around 1 p.m. on Feb. 15 at New York Avenue and Dean Street when a car and a bus… read more

Tragic car accident on Major Deegan Expressway in Bronx

Due to the sheer number of people and cars on the road, tragic accidents happen frequently in New York City. Yet, each fatal accident is a reason to pause, remember the victims and consider the safety of our roads and the drivers who frequent them. A recent accident took the lives of four people, including… read more

Woman awarded compensation for 2008 car accident

Car accidents happen every day in New York City and beyond, but that doesn’t make them any less serious. People can suffer injuries that affect them for the rest of their lives. In some cases, victims may be awarded compensation for the injuries they suffered as a result of another person’s negligence. That was the… read more