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Accident Lawyers Reveal Crash Statistics for New York
There’s no question that you can minimize the chances of traffic accidents by using defensive techniques, turning off your smartphone, and avoiding alcoholic beverages while driving. Enough New Yorkers are practicing these safety recommendations that the total number of crashes went down by about 2.5 percent. This is from 2010 to 2011, which represents the latest data from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. The bad news is that for 2011, the state suffered from 307,550 total crashes. Fatal crashes accounted for 1,077 incidents. Of the 1,153 individuals killed, 51 percent were drivers, 17 percent were passengers, 25 percent were pedestrians, and 5 percent were bicyclists. About 128,036 crashes had non-fatal injuries. Of the 177,445 hurt, 60 percent were drivers, 27 percent were passengers, 9 percent were pedestrian, and 3 percent were bicyclists. Property damage was reported in 178,437 crashes. Only about a third of the crashes involved
Truck Accident Lawyer provides a tractor trailer accident review
With the economy in better shape more trucks are on the road. This results in more truck accidents which means people are injured or even killed. Truck accident lawyer, Frekhtman & Associates, reviewed the statistics of truck accidents and found the results alarming. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety indicates that when a death occurs in a truck vs. car crash, the death is most likely the passenger vehicle occupant. Trucks outweigh a car by 20-30 times. In some cases the car can actually fit under the truck because the truck is much higher off the ground. Therefore the damage to the car is devastating for the passengers. Accidents are often blamed on the truck not being able to brake. With a full load they require a higher distance to stop than a car. When the roads are wet or icy the distance becomes even more significant. If the truck
Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyer Notes Potential Dire Consequences Of Fatigued Driving
A tractor-trailer accident in eastern Pennsylvania’s Berks County on Wednesday, November 19, graphically illustrates the hazards of alleged fatigued driving. The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of Route 73 and Route 222. Driver Allegedly Fell Asleep According to the Berks County District Attorney, the 50-year-old truck driver from Reading allegedly fell asleep at the wheel, causing his rig to crash into a vehicle at a traffic light. The truck then continued on into oncoming traffic. Two additional vehicles were crushed as they were pulling out of a Dunkin’ Donuts parking lot. A 23-year-old male and a 32-year-old female did not survive the collision, according to the Berks County coroner’s office. Nine other individuals were also injured in the multi-vehicle wreck. The condition of those injured was not immediately known. Multiple Felony Charges Filed According to the D.A., surveillance video from the Dunkin’ Donuts coffee shop provided
Truck Accident Lawyer Provides Tips for Avoiding a Collision
When driving on a road travelled by both cars and trucks it is important for the drivers of both vehicles to be aware of steps they can take to avoid a collision. Truck accident lawyer, Frekhtman & Associates, wants car drivers to realize unsafe acts that may cause a crash. This knowledge may help avoid a future accident. Avoid No-Zones When a car is traveling immediately behind a large truck or right next to a large truck the driver may not see the car at all. There is limited visibility in these places. Therefore car drivers need to avoid staying in these locations for any length of time. Pass a truck quickly instead of riding alongside it for miles. Keep a good distance behind trucks. Avoid Abrupt Changes Large trucks require a lot of space to slow down or come to a stop. Due to the size and weight the
Bus Accident Lawyers Discuss Crash Involving School Bus and Ambulance
An ambulance and a school bus collided in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights on Friday, January 15, 2016. Fortunately, there were no children on the bus at the time. However, ABC7 News reports that two people suffered injuries. An injured individual may seek out a bus accident lawyer to prosecute a civil lawsuit. Severe Damage to Ambulance The accident happened at the intersection of Bedford Avenue and Atlantic Avenue. There was only minor damage to the bus, and it was promptly removed from the scene. However, the ambulance reportedly sustained severe damage in the collision. There was no initial information provided as to how the crash occurred. Serious Injuries Reported Emergency personnel transported the injured to an area hospital. They were both in serious but stable condition, as reported by ABC7 News. Authorities closed part of westbound Atlantic Avenue that leads toward the Barclay Center as investigators and clean up crews completed
Construction Site Accident Lawyer Discusses Facial Injury at Manhattan Building Renovation
he New York City Buildings Department issued a partial stop-work order regarding the use of scaffolding following a construction accident on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Worker Hit in the Face According to the New York Daily News, a construction worker was seriously injured on Tuesday, December 15, when a falling object struck him in the face at the site of a building renovation. Officials said that the worker was on the second floor of a four-story building at West 86th Street and West End Avenue when another worker allegedly dropped the piece of construction material. The injured worker reportedly suffered a significant facial injury. Paramedics transported him to Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Hospital. Citation Issued Following the incident, city officials with the Buildings Department cited an unidentified contractor for a failure to provide proper safeguards. The department also issued a partial stop-work order pertaining to scaffolding in use at the