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Can You File a Wrongful Death Claim Against the Police?

When a loved one is killed by an on-duty police officer, people wonder whether they can file a wrongful death claim against the police. New York generally allows the deceased’s personal representative to file a claim on their behalf. However, when the police are involved, a wrongful death claim can get complicated. Deaths resulting from… Read More »

What is Vehicular Homicide?

In some auto accident cases, the actions of the person who caused the crash may be classified as “vehicular homicide,” also referred to as vehicular manslaughter. In such a case, the accident involved the death of someone other than the driver due to either grossly negligent or intentionally malicious operation of a vehicle. The general… Read More »

Man Reached 154 Miles Per Hour in Deadly Long Island Crash

Newly released court records indicate a 23-year-old man who was accused of speeding down a Long Island road and causing a fatal accident was traveling at 154 miles per hour in a stolen vehicle. The crash, which occurred on Valentine’s Day, resulted in the deaths of a mother, her two adult children and three other… Read More »

Alleged Drunk Driver in Long Island Drives Vehicle into Bar

A driver who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol drove his vehicle into the side of a Long Island bar in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 24. The 23-year-old man reportedly had two other passengers in his vehicle when the crash occurred at approximately 1 a.m. He apparently lost control of his… Read More »