Posted: September 25, 2019 |Categories: News
Frequent deployments and unpredictable defense funding since 9/11 has forced the Armed Services to make do on less. Most of the vehicles currently being used by soldiers today are older than the servicemen who utilize them. The newer vehicles suffer from a shortage of parts. Constant maintenance being done by fewer and fewer troops mean […]
Posted: September 24, 2019 |Categories: News
While it’s hard to determine what motivates people to trespass on train tracks, it is known that fatalities have occurred in collisions involving trains and pedestrians. According to the Federal Railroad Administration, in 2018, there were a total of 571 trespassing fatalities nationwide. California garnered the largest share of these fatalities, with 123. New York […]
Posted: September 23, 2019 |Categories: News
New York is a “no-fault” state when it comes to auto insurance. This means that drivers are required to carry a certain amount of personal injury and property insurance which will pay for damages no matter who is at fault. For those who decide to try and drive without insurance, New York has some stiff […]
Posted: September 19, 2019 |Categories: News
The New York subway system is not without its share of problems. Subway officials work amid hampering conditions to keep trains running on time. These problems include ancient signals, creaky trains, and more recently, people who venture onto the tracks. In 2017, there were 900 incidents where someone was on the tracks or was hit […]
Posted: September 11, 2019 |Categories: News
Even a minor fender bender can be a frightening experience for all involved. Sometimes, individuals who are involved may react by leaving the scene because they are scared, confused, or feeling guilty. This is especially the case for a driver who may not have a valid driver’s license, was intoxicated, or may have been driving […]
Posted: September 10, 2019 |Categories: News
When someone mentions sports and traumatic brain injuries, thoughts almost immediately turn to contact sports like football and hockey. After all, these sports, along with boxing, get a lot of attention due to the concussions sustained by players. However, a study released by the journal Neurological Focus found that the sport that causes the most […]
Posted: September 5, 2019 |Categories: News
According to the Department of Transportation, there are two types of traffic congestion. The two types are recurring and non-recurring. According to the DOT, half of all congestion is of the recurring variety. It happens daily due to a lack of capacity on highways and interstates. Non-recurring traffic congestion is typically caused by traffic accidents, […]
Posted: September 3, 2019 |Categories: News
Many mortgages require that a homeowner purchase some kind of homeowner’s insurance. Most people only think of homeowner’s insurance when disaster strikes. The policy covers damages to a home caused by a storm, flooding, and accidents such as a tree falling. It may also cover the replacement of major appliances, such as a hot water […]
Posted: September 2, 2019 |Categories: News
The Schoharie limousine crash was one of the deadliest road crashes in history. The crash, which occurred on October 6th, 2018, involved a modified 2001 Ford Excursion stretch limousine. It would seat 18 people, which was one more than the number of passengers in the vehicle. The vehicle involved had failed two inspections early that […]
Posted: August 27, 2019 |Categories: News
According to FiveThirtyEight, there are 76,000 elevators in the city. They tend to blend into the background and be taken for granted. Unfortunately, a malfunctioning elevator can cause serious injuries. Every year, more than 30 victims are killed, and 17,000 injuries are caused by and an elevator that is not functioning correctly. Excessive speed and […]