Dangerous situations may be created when motor vehicles share the road with pedestrians. Drivers should therefore be attentive and careful in their actions to avoid accidents with pedestrians where possible. A failure to do so may result in substantial liability for...
Month: December 2013
New York man killed on scooter by hit-and-run driver
Drivers owe a duty to others to exercise care in their actions and follow the rules of the road. When they fail to meet this duty, they increase the risk of injury and even death to others. They also expose themselves to significant liability for any damages they may...
New Jersey bus accident injuries multiple passengers
Commuters and travelers use public transportation as a convenient method to get them to their destination without having to drive themselves. Since the vehicles are responsible for getting their passengers when they need to go safely, they must be careful in their...
New Jersey driver killed after striking back of semi-truck
Tractor-trailers are nearly 30 times heavier than most passenger cars. Because of this enormous size discrepancy, the injuries sustained by drivers and passengers in cars in truck accidents are often more severe than in other accidents. That is why truck drivers must...
New York ferry accident causes injuries to passengers and crew
The use of mass transit vehicles provides commuters and travelers with convenient travel without having to transport themselves. However, this convenience means that they are placing their safety in the hands of others. Mass transit vehicles must therefore do all that...