Runner Killed, Brothers Injured in Long Island Crash
A 22-year-old runner was recently killed and her two brothers were injured when a minivan collided with them on Harned Road in Commack, Long Island. The three siblings were running in a single file on the road’s northbound shoulder near Donna Court on a Thursday morning when the accident occurred. One woman succumbed to her… Read More »
Motorcyclist Killed in Calverton Crash
On July 8, a fatal crash occurred in Calverton involving a 2022 Ducati motorcycle and a 2010 Honda CRV. The motorcyclist, a 39-year-old from Medford, was heading southbound on County Road 24 when he collided with the Honda CRV. The Honda was making a turn onto the northbound lanes from the eastbound LIE Exit 71… Read More »
Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are severe, potentially life-altering injuries that can result from various accidents. They can lead to long-term physical, cognitive and emotional consequences and require long-term medical care. Primary brain injuries Primary brain injury refers to the immediate and profound damage to the brain that occurs at the moment of impact. This type… Read More »
Six People Hurt in Suffolk County Flip-Over Accident
A Bellport man was arrested in East Patchogue following a flip-over crash involving a 1998 GMC box truck and a 2022 Dodge Charger. The GMC was traveling eastbound on Brookhaven Avenue when it was struck by the Dodge Charger traveling southbound on Americus Avenue. The impact of the collision caused the GMC to overturn, ejecting… Read More »
Recognizing the Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
As the aging population increases, so does the number of people residing in nursing homes. Unfortunately, this rise in nursing home residents also correlates with a surge in nursing home abuse and neglect cases. Studies suggest that 10 percent of nursing home residents suffer from some form of abuse each year, with many incidents going… Read More »
Wyandanch Crash Kills 1, Injures 3
On July 16, around 2:30 a.m. a fatal accident occurred between a 2016 Honda CRV and a 2021 Toyota Camry in Wyandanch. The CRV, driven by a 44-year-old man, was heading westbound on Long Island Avenue when it collided with the eastbound Camry driven by a 30-year-old woman. The 62-year-old passenger in the CRV was… Read More »
Man Killed in Nassau County Pedestrian Accident
An 81 year old man recently died in a pedestrian accident on Jerusalem Avenue in Hicksville. The accident occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, February 19. According to Nassau County Police, the man was attempting to cross Jerusalem Avenue at Parc Lane when he was hit by a 2005 Honda Civic traveling north, being… 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 »
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 »
Fatal Islandia Motorcycle Crash Involves Car Driver Making a Left Turn
When a Central Islip motorcycle rider was killed in a crash at a Suffolk County intersection, it marked yet another instance of a biker being struck by a motorist making a left turn. More motorcycle accidents are linked to left turns than to any other cause. Whether an intersection has a traffic light, a stop… Read More »