Single-vehicle off-road crashes are the type of crash most responsible for fatalities. In fact, one in five crashes involve only one vehicle and usually, that vehicle departs the roadway. More than 8,000 people die each year in single vehicle, run off-road collision. This accounts for more than 70% of fatal, single vehicle crashes. Crashes where …
Girl Killed Riding A Festival Ride In New Jersey
Tis’ the season for pumpkin spiced lattes, pumpkin carving, candy binges, watching leaves turn, and fall festivals. Many places also hold their state fairs at this time of year, allowing for farmers to show off those prized crops. With these festivals often come thrilling rides that are often erected quickly and come down just as …
Man Makes A Leap And Saves His Life After Car Crashes Into Storefront
Horror stories of elderly drivers accidentally pressing the gas instead of the brakes have given older drivers a bad reputation. As we age, we experience increased visual, mobility, and memory impairments. These impairments can affect a senior’s ability to drive or the ability to react to situations. The incident of fatal crashes per miles traveled …
Investigation Shows That Seatbelts In Limos Could Have Saved Lives In Schoharie Crash
The Schoharie limousine crash became one of the deadliest transportation accidents to occur in the United States. The October 2018 crashed killed twenty people, including two pedestrians. Family members of those killed in the crash have all filed lawsuits against multiple parties, including the limousine company, the estate of the driver or the limousine, and …
Driver Arrested For Manslaughter Defiant In Courtroom
Driving recklessly is never a good behavior for anyone to engage in. In most states, if a person is driving recklessly when they are involved in an accident, they can often face more serious charges. In New York, if the accident causes the death of another person, the driver can be charged with second-degree manslaughter. …
Another Military Cadet Death Blamed On Vehicle Rollover
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 …
Drag Racer Sentenced In Crash That Killed NJ Vice Principal In A Hit And Run
New York law defines street racing as engaging in a speed contest or race. Exhibitions or contests of speed are punishable under this law. The laws include all forms of street racing: speed racing, drag racing, drifting, or other similar displays or contests of speed. Not only will the drivers be punished, but anyone who …
Drive Tries To Flee Accident, Hits Another Vehicle And Injures Five
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 …
Car Crash Causes Fire In Yard, Police Searching For Driver
Car fires resulting for accidents are an uncommon thing to happen after a crash, but they do occur. One culprit can be the fact that modern cars have a lot of high-tech wiring that can be loosened on impact. This can cause the wires to spark, catching combustible materials that are thrown around during the …
Mail Truck Accident In Brooklyn Leaves Woman With Huge Medical Debt, Lawsuit Filed
State and federal governments and their employees have some degree of protection in a lawsuit. Sovereign immunity has carried over into modern times, protecting government agencies from civil litigation. There are exceptions to this, as detailed under the Federal Tort Claims Act, which allows for people injured by a government employee acting within the scope …