While motorcycle accidents are not necessarily more common than other motor vehicle accidents, they are more likely to result in injury or death. Crashes involving other vehicles account for 56% of deaths in motorcycle accidents. In 78% of these accidents, the car strikes the motorcycle from the front. Head-on collisions between a motorcycle and passenger …
One Girl Dead, Another Injured In ATV Crash
For those who love the outdoors, operate a farm or a ranch, or just simply love adventure, an ATV is almost a must-own. When used properly and safely, they can be an exhilarating way of getting around or just getting things done. However, these off-road vehicles are often used improperly, leading to accidents that cause …
An 88-Year-Old Man And His Wife Were Injured In An Off-Road Accident In Huntington
According to data that was provided by the NHTSA, in 2018, there were 29 million licensed drivers who were 70 or older. Additional data indicates that while the number of total seniors aged 70 and older grew in population, the number of crashes that involve senior drivers has declined. Being able to drive is a …
Driver Who Killed A 4-Year-Old Girl In An Accident On Fulton St. Was Allegedly Smoking Marijuana At The Time
New York has several severe criminal penalties for drivers who drive while impaired by drugs and cause an accident that takes a life. One of the charges that the driver could face is vehicular assault in the first degree. They may also face charges of criminally negligent homicide, vehicular manslaughter, aggravated criminally negligent homicide, or …
Driver Responsible For A Hit-And-Run Roll Over Crash Was Found And Arrested
New York law requires those involved in an accident to share their information, including names and insurance information. If people are injured, the police should be contacted and involved parties should wait for an accident report. Appropriate rescue personnel should also be contacted to provide treatment for injuries. Failure to take these steps can result …
An Accident Involving An MTA Bus Injures Four People In New York
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority provides millions of New Yorkers transportation each day via their buses and subway system. For the most part, these rides are safe, and occupants reach their destinations without incident. However, between 2015 and 2018, MTA buses were involved in 21,823 crashes. This equates to an average of 23 incidents per day …
A Pedestrian Dies In An Accident At A Fifth Avenue Intersection
Last year was a deadly year for pedestrians and cyclists in New York. The number of accidents involving cyclists and motor vehicles more than doubled. Throughout all of last year, the Department of Transportation released data revealing that New York City experienced 218 total traffic fatalities. These fatalities included 121 pedestrians and 28 cyclists. When …
A Motorcyclist Is In Critical Condition After An Accident With Two Vehicles
Spring and summer mark the beginning of motorcycle season, but some people use motorcycles year-round. Motorcycling becomes much more common on the roadways when the weather is warmer generally better. However, while motorcycles make up just 3% of all registered vehicles in the United States, motorcyclists accounted for 14% of all traffic fatalities in 2017. …
All Passengers Of An SUV Lost Their Lives After Rear Ending A Construction Vehicle
New York is one of the states that has move over laws that require motorists to move over one lane on highways, interstates, and roadways when they encounter an emergency vehicle, tow truck, or construction vehicles. This is for the safety of those workers as well as the other motorists on the roadway. The law …
Courts Rule That Lunch Is Not Covered Under Workers Compensation Claim
While some states leave the option for employers to provide workers’ compensation insurance in their hands, some states require employers to have it. New York requires essentially every employer to have worker’s compensation insurance to cover employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their job. Workers’ compensation benefit payouts cover the …
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