Are authorities doing enough to prevent fatal car accidents?
Between 2001 and 2010, 3,923 people died in New York City traffic accidents. During that same time, 3,882 people were killed by guns. These numbers make it clear that cars are more dangerous than guns. Despite that, only about 10 percent of serious car accidents are investigated by New York City police. Recently, a transit […]
New Yorkers blame other drivers for car accidents
A car accident in New York City may not just ruin a person’s day. It could also leave them with devastating injuries. In some instances, the injuries they suffer may lead to death. So why do so many car accidents happen on New York City streets? A new poll shows that many New Yorkers blame […]
Your own mind can be a distraction when driving
Distracted driving has been a major topic in car crash prevention. As New York City residents know, many studies suggest that the risk of a car accident increases dramatically when a motorist texts or talks on the phone while driving. However, did you know that new research suggests that you do not even need to […]
Few repercussions for New York City drivers who cause bicycle accidents
More people in New York City and beyond are using their bicycles as a mode of transportation. It saves people money and is more earth-friendly. However, reckless drivers can turn a peaceful bike ride into a tragic one. In some instances, car accident victims don’t believe police are doing enough to investigate the cause of […]
Woman awarded $825,000 for injuries sustained in car accident
People in New York expect that others will drive with caution, especially those who are driving emergency vehicles. However, that was not the case when a former fire chief crashed a fire department sport utility vehicle into one woman’s car. The car accident happened in June 2007. According to reports, the former fire chief was […]
Bicyclist critically injured in recent New York City accident
A 63-year-old man was critically injured after an 80-year-old man driving a Mercedes Benz crashed into him on 73rd St. in Brooklyn. Police say the 80-year-old man first crashed into a school bus. They say he was fleeing the scene of the first accident when he crashed into the bicyclist. The driver also hit another […]
Young woman dies in tragic accident in northern New York
Car accidents are a common occurrence in New York as they are elsewhere. However, that does not make them any less frightening or devastating. One woman is dead after a tragic car accident in northern New York. According to authorities, two cars traveling eastbound were attempting to pass two other vehicles. One of the eastbound […]
NYPD questioned on their handling of bicycle accident that left one man dead
posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, February 16, 2012. In October, an artist was riding his bike in Brooklyn when he was struck by a flatbed truck. The driver fled the scene of the accident, and police later announced that the driver would not face criminal charges. The artist’s mother was recently in New York […]
Young boy fatally injured in New York pedestrian accident
Parents assume that their children can safely walk on the streets of New York, but that is not always the case. One family’s worst nightmare has come true after a young boy was fatally injured in a car accident in western New York. The fatal car crash happened around 4 p.m. on Feb. 9. According […]
Pedestrian accidents more likely in certain areas of NYC
There are many cars that travel on the streets of New York City, but many pedestrians also use those streets to get around the city. Although one would expect the streets to be safe for pedestrians, a newly released study has found that certain areas are particularly dangerous. Earlier this month, a 12-year-old girl was […]
