Motorcycles possess few safety features relative to other motor vehicles. This lack of protection exposes riders to a greater risk of serious injury if they are involved in a motor vehicle accident. This heightened risk of injury can lead to significant damages. A New...
Month: June 2013
Two New York taxis collide, injure pedestrian on sidewalk
All roadways can present unsafe conditions for drivers, passengers and pedestrians. This risk is heightened when a driver is failing to meet the proper level of care to ensure the safety of others by driving while preoccupied, failing to regard weather conditions or...
New Jersey father killed, children injured in drunk driving crash
Driving while under the influence is an improper action that greatly increases the risk of injury to others sharing the roads. Intoxicated driving negatively impacts a driver's judgment and causes them to engage in negligent and dangerous actions in the operation of...
New Jersey bicyclist struck by car while turning on county road
Accidents involving motor vehicles can lead to serious injuries for the drivers and passengers involved. When a vehicle collides with a bicycle, the potential for severe injury is even greater due to the lack of safety and protective features that are afforded to...
FedEx truck pins car on guardrail, leaks fuel into New York pond
Commercial trucks present unique circumstances on the road not encountered with other vehicles. Their enormous size relative to other vehicles creates an increased risk of serious injuries to those involved in truck accidents. Additionally, trucks sometimes carry or...
NEW YORK SANITATION WORKER SERIOUSLY INJURED BY RENTAL TRUCK
Trucks are larger in size and weight than standard vehicles. For this reason, they often cause more serious injuries that other vehicles when they are involved in accidents. Due to this increased risk of injury, it is even more important that drivers of trucks take...
New York drunk driver hits two vehicles, injuring five
Impaired driving due to alcohol consumption is a highly dangerous activity that jeopardizes the safety of others sharing the road. Such actions are avoidable and should be deterred when possible. A New York woman faces charges related to intoxicated driving after a...