The various forms of public transportation provide a convenient and relatively inexpensive commute for many people. This convenience invokes an inherent risk, however, because passengers must place their safety and well-being in the hands of the operator of the form of transportation. Although operators are held to a high standard of care, accidents can still occur, whether through their own actions or circumstances out of their control.
New York commuter ferry crashes into pier, injuring 85 passengers
New York drunk driver rolls vehicle, killing passenger
The serious injury or death of a loved one due to the negligent or careless behavior of another can create significant emotional and financial stress. This situation is made even more difficult when the injuries are caused by a drunk driver, since their actions are preventable and create unnecessarily dangerous circumstances.
Accident involving two trucks leads to three fatalities
The injuries involved in commercial truck accidents are rarely ever considered minor. This is mainly due to the large size disparity between tractor-trailers and passenger vehicles, as trucks can weigh nearly 30 times as much as a typical car. This disparity can lead to severe injuries and even fatalities when accidents occur. These injuries can create significant financial costs for victims and their families. Thus, determining liability is vitally important when such an accident takes place.
Impaired New York driver kills driver in other lane
Unfortunately, accidents are a possibility for anyone operating or riding in a vehicle, or walking near a roadway. They can occur for any number of reasons and can result in serious injury or even death. The loss of a loved one in an accident can be very difficult to deal with, especially when the accident is caused by a preventable and improper act, such as impaired driving.
Impaired New York driver in wrong lane involved in fatal crash
Roadways are inherently dangerous for drivers, passengers and pedestrians due to the possibility that an accident can occur at any time. Driving while intoxicated unnecessarily adds to this danger and demonstrates a disregard for the safety of others. Accidents that are caused by impaired driving can lead to severe injuries and even death in some cases, which can impose significant financial and emotional stress on victims and their families.
