New York was one of the first states in the U.S. to enact drunk driving laws. While every state has differing penalties for driving while intoxicated, most have a strict blood-alcohol limit of 0.08%. However, some states have additional statutes that allow for enhanced or even additional charges when a driver’s blood-alcohol content is above […]
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A Passenger Was Killed In An Off-Road Crash Into A Pole
According to AAA, most drivers are concerned about accidents that involve other vehicles. After all, many drivers believe that while they themselves are safe drivers, the other people on roadways represent an unknown. However, that perspective doesn’t match up to real-world statistics about the most dangerous type of crash: single-vehicle accidents. According to statistics, more […]
Two Were Killed In An Accident On The Way To A Basketball Game
Wrong-way collisions are often the violent, tragic accidents that make headlines. While they may seem to be a common occurrence, they actually make up a very small percentage of overall collisions. Despite this, wrong-way collisions often result in serious, traumatic injuries and fatalities. One of the primary reasons for this is that wrong-way collisions tend […]
A Dangerous Red-Light Running Accident Killed One Driver
The first traffic light ever put into use in the United States was placed at the intersection of East 105th Street and Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. Ever since their invention, they have become mainstays of providing both traffic control and safety in cities across the United States. However, not everyone obeys traffic signals, leading […]
A Car Thief Crashes At An Intersection Wrecks Havoc Along Interstate 281
Although in New York City, police are no longer responding to accidents involving only property damage, the drivers are still required to make those reports themselves. In other areas of New York State, police are still responding to all accidents. New York State law states that when involved in an accident involving another vehicle, pedestrian, […]
The Passenger In An Off-Road DWI Crash Lost Their Life
New York has several laws covering the crime of driving while intoxicated, often simply called DWI. One of the more serious charges a driver can face is when they are driving while intoxicated and are involved in an accident. New York allows for people who are driving drunk or while on drugs to face charges […]
Crash Fatalities Are On The Rise Though There Are Fewer Cars On The Road
It seems like a simple equation. Fewer cars on the roads should automatically cut the number of accidents. It sounds logical, and amid the COVID-19 lockdowns, this is generally the case in cities across the U.S. and in other countries. However, if the number of crashes are down, then the number of crash fatalities should […]
Three U.S. Representatives Questioned The NHTS Administration’s Refusal To Adopt New Safety Recommendations
On October 6, 2018, one of the deadliest transportation accidents in recent history occurred in Schoharie, New York. A limo carrying 17 passengers crashed on a rural road, killing all of the passengers as well as the driver and two pedestrians. The owner of the limo company is facing criminal charges in the incident. The […]
Motorcycles Catch Fire In An Accident With A Jeep
Motorcycles are both a primary method of transportation and a fun way to spend a weekend. According to statistics, there are around 8.5 million motorcycles on the roads in the United States. Motorcyclists face unique risks and dangers when they head out on roadways. According to the Insurance Information Institute, motorcyclists are five times more […]
Police Are Investigating A Motorcycle Crash With An Unknown Cause
Although New York City has said that police will no longer be responding to minor car accidents, they are still required to respond to accidents with injuries or fatalities. When police respond to an accident, they are required to file a report. Often, they will determine if a person is at fault by speaking to […]
