Author Archives: Mark Goldsmith
Driver in Wrong-Way Rocky Point Crash Charged With DWI
A man from Rocky Point was charged with drunk driving and causing an accident while driving the wrong way. The incident occurred on the evening of Tuesday, March 15. Suffolk Police reported they responded to a 911 call that came at approximately 8:40 p.m. regarding a vehicle heading west in the eastbound lanes of Route… Read More »
When is it Worthwhile to File a Car Insurance Claim?
People can be understandably hesitant to file a claim with their car insurance provider, as it will almost certainly lead to increases in your premiums. However, there are some circumstances in which filing the claim simply makes sense. Here are a few tips to help you determine when it is worthwhile to file the claim…. Read More »
Man Dead in Collision With Mack Truck in Suffolk
A man died in a crash with a Mack Truck on a busy roadway in Long Island on the morning of Friday, February 25. The accident occurred in Lindenhurst. According to police, the 57-year-old male victim was driving in his 2001 Dodge Pickup heading east on the Montauk Highway when his vehicle hit a 2009… Read More »
Driver Charged in Hit-and-Run Crash in Jericho
Police arrested a driver who allegedly left the scene after causing a fatal accident on the Jericho Turnpike on Tuesday, March 15. According to law enforcement, Jordan Solomon of Forest Hills was driving his sedan heading west on the Jericho Turnpike when he collided with a 29-year-old motorcyclist who was also heading west on the… Read More »
Queens Man Dies in Dumpster Accident During Construction at His Home
Across the New York metropolitan area, we are used to hearing about serious construction accidents occurring at large building and repair sites. Falls from skyscrapers, scaffold failures and crane malfunctions often make the news. It’s important to remember that construction accidents don’t just happen at major structures though. Even a standard home renovation can have… Read More »
Nursing Homes No Longer Protected by Immunity from COVID-19 Claims
Though it has been more than two years since the first signs of the coronavirus were spotted in New York, much confusion still remains about what happened and the legal options for families who lost loved ones in nursing homes to COVID. In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the state granted legal immunity… Read More »
Fatal Car Accidents Increase When We Switch to Daylight Savings Time
Every March, Americans greet Daylight Savings Time with mixed emotions. Some people grumble about losing an hour of sleep when clocks spring forward. Others are happy to have more time in the evening to enjoy outdoor activities. One negative effect linked to Daylight Savings Time is much more serious, however, and now several states are… Read More »
Icy Roads Cause Dozens of Christmas Eve Accidents in Suffolk County
Christmas Eve started off badly for numerous drivers and passengers on the Long Island Expressway and other Suffolk County highways. Icy roads throughout the area triggered dozens of accidents, including single-vehicle crashes, two-car collisions and pileups involving multiple cars and trucks. Due to the various incidents, traffic was delayed and diverted all over Long Island…. Read More »