Category Archives: Personal Injury
5-Car Collision on Long Island Express Results in Death of a Driver
One man died and six others were injured after a five-car accident brought traffic to a halt on the Long Island Expressway in Queens during rush hour. The accident occurred Thursday, June 27. According to police who responded to the accident site, a man driving a black Honda SUV in the eastbound section of the… Read More »
Pedestrian Dead After Accident Involving Commercial Truck in Parking Lot
A pedestrian died due to injuries sustained in recent accident in a Nesconset parking lot, prompting reminders for drivers and pedestrians alike to always be aware of their surroundings in these areas. According to police, the driver was in a commercial vehicle moving in reverse in the parking lot of a local business: the Handy… Read More »
6 Injured After Car Hits Bus Carrying Wedding Party
A trolley bus carrying a wedding party around town in East Islip was hit by another vehicle on the afternoon of Sunday, May 19, resulting in injuries to six people. According to Suffolk police, the accident occurred at approximately 2 p.m. A woman was reportedly driving an Alfa Romeo north on Harwood Avenue when she… Read More »
New York City Sees Major Jump in Traffic Deaths This Year
Recent reports indicate New York City saw a major surge in traffic deaths over the course of the last year, marking a big setback after the significant progress that had been made under the Vision Zero push. Police statistics showed the number of people killed by cars in the city went up by 30 percent… Read More »
Texting While Crossing the Street Could Soon Be Penalized in NYC
In a move that has garnered national attention, city councilors in New York City have announced they are considering a bill that could fine pedestrians up to $250 for reckless behavior if they are caught texting while crossing the street. The minimum fine would be $25. The proposal came after it was announced that pedestrian… Read More »
Brake Failure a Possible Cause of Major Limo Accident from Fall
Last October, a major limousine accident outside Albany made national news when it resulted in the deaths of 20 people. It marked the worst American transportation accident in about a decade. Now, a long investigation has led to findings that the cause may have been a “catastrophic” brake failure. A state expert put together a… Read More »
Drunk Driver Hits Child, 2 Adults in Freeport
One child and two adults were injured in an accident in Freeport the afternoon of Monday, May 27. The child had to be airlifted to a nearby hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries. The driver was taken into custody and charged with driving while intoxicated and vehicular assault. According to witnesses at the… Read More »
How to Approach a He-Said, She-Said Accident Case
After some car accidents, it can be difficult to determine what happened and who caused the crash. Each party involved may have his or her own version of what transpired leading up the collision. How can you prove your version of the events is the right one? Below are just a few of the factors… Read More »
Bicyclist Struck, Killed by Vehicle in Lake Success
A bicyclist from Great Neck was killed in an accident in Lake Success after being struck by a vehicle. According to Nassau County Police, the 66-year-old man was heading east on the Long Island expressway service road shortly after 9 a.m. between Exits 33 and 34, close to the Great Neck South High School. An… Read More »
Pedestrian Hit by 2 Vehicles While Trying to Cross Street
The Homicide Squad was called to the scene of a fatal vehicular accident in Hempstead on Long Island the evening of Tuesday, April 2. According to detectives, a man was attempting to cross South Franklin Street at Elm Avenue when he was hit by a 2014 Nissan Altima heading south on Franklin. After the first… Read More »