13 June

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Self-Driving Cars Could be Legal Matter

in Accident Injuries, Accident News, New Technology, Vehicle Accidents

As self-driving cars come closer to being a reality for more people, the legal issues relating to these cars are being talked about more and more. Deadly crashes involving Tesla inc and Uber Technologies vehicles have made this problem very real for lawyers. Many auto industry lawyers gathered this month for a conference about the issue. The American Bar Association also held a conference just a few miles from the scene of a fatal accident involving an Uber test vehicle. The crash has put pressure on the self-driving vehicle industry to make sure that the technologies they are using are safe. It appears...

13 April

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Do You Need a Car Accident Attorney?

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in Car Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

After you’ve been seriously injured in a car accident, you might be asking yourself whether or not you need a car accident attorney. This often depends on what happened and the extent of the injuries you are dealing with. If you haven’t been hurt in the accident, most likely you do not need an attorney. But, if you or anyone you know has been seriously injured in a car accident, a lawyer might be a good option. If the injury was permanent or caused serious time away from work or school, a lawyer could represent you. But, even if your injuries weren’t serious,...

09 April

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Reasons to Hire a Car Accident Lawyer in New York

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in Car Accidents, Personal Injuries

When it comes to a serious injury, the cost of car accident-related treatment can add up quickly. These medical bills can reach into the hundreds of thousands of dollars depending on the severity of the injury. If your injury is minor, it might make sense to file a claim on your own. But, for moderate to severe injuries, it makes the most sense to seek help from a personal injury lawyer. The financial cost to you from a severe injury can be significant. An experienced lawyer will be able to fight for you to receive financial compensation. With an experienced accident lawyer...

09 April

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2-Vehicle Crash Being Investigated in Hudson Valley

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Vehicle Accidents, Wrongful Death

In Hillsdale, New York, State Police are investigating a fatal car crash that happened on Route 22. Troopers were sent to the scene at around 1:10 in the afternoon on Saturday, April 7. The incident happened near Sawyer Road in the Town of Hillsdale. They responded after hearing a report of a vehicle crash with a person trapped inside Police arrived and found the vehicle which had been driven by 69-year-old Gus Segschneider has been traveling north on Route 22. A second car was being driven by a 75-year-old woman from Massachusetts and crossed over the double yellow line. Her car hit...

09 April

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4 People Injured in Melville 4-Vehicle Crash

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Vehicle Accidents

On April 7, four people were injured in a car crash that involved four vehicles. The accident happened in Melville on Saturday afternoon. According to fire officials who arrived on the scene, the crash happened on Bagatelle Road and the South Service Road. It occurred at around 4:40 in the afternoon. The Melville Fire Department responded and arrived on the scene where they transported four people to Huntington Hospital and Plainview Hospital. The victims were transported by the Millville Rescue Squad. It is reported that their injuries were not life-threatening. About 25 emergency responders came to the scene and brought three ambulances, an...

08 April

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A Multi-Vehicle Crash Leaves One Person Hospitalized

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Vehicle Accidents

A recent multi-vehicle crash occurred on April 5, 2018, in Aurelius. One person was sent to the hospital after a three-car accident that occurred on Thursday morning. The captain of the Aurelius Volunteer Fire Department, Capt. Kevin Foster, said that a driver was trying to take a left turn in the area of 1492 Clark St. Road when their vehicle was hit by another car. This sent both vehicles into traffic and one of the vehicles hit a third one. This information comes from Foster. One person had to be sent to Auburn Community Hospital as they had sustained minor injuries. The...

06 April

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Additional Information about Poughkeepsie Crash

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Additional Information about Poughkeepsie Crash

There has been an update from police related to a crash that happened on Thursday, March 15. The police have been investigating a three-car accident that happened at around 11:30 a.m. on that day. Poughkeepsie Town Police report that the accident happened on South Road/Route 9 north of Spring Road. A 57-year-old man from Highland Mills was driving a 2013 Corvette while going north when he lost control and drove over the median. This caused him to collide with another vehicle, a 2014 Jeep Cherokee, that was being driven by a 54-year-old woman from Hyde Park. Another vehicle was being driven by a...

05 April

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An Albany Man is Facing Charges After a Wrong-Way Crash

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An Albany Man is Facing Charges After a Wrong-Way Crash

A man from Albany is facing charges after he caused a head-on collision. The collision happened while he was driving the wrong way on Saturday, March 17, on I-90 in Albany. This information comes from the state police. He is facing charges including DWI and vehicular assault. Both drivers involved in the crash were taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital where they were both treated for serious injuries. The man facing charges is Andrew M. Febbie, 21-years-old. He was driving his 2017 Honda heading eastbound in the westbound lane. This happened at about 5:13 p.m. He then collided with a 2016 Honda...

03 April

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What To Do After a Car Accident

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

what to do after a car accident in New York

After you’ve been in a car accident, it can be very overwhelming and confusing. You might not know which steps you should take to ensure your safety as well as the safety of those around you. The actions you take after your accident can help or hinder your case if you decide to file a personal injury claim. The following steps are a helpful guide of what to do after you’ve been a car accident: Move to a safe area if possible. If you're able to do so, move your car out of harm’s way. If you can’t move your car, put...

03 April

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Vehicle Hits into Six People in Brooklyn Causing Serious Injury

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Six people injured in pedestrian accident in Brooklyn

On March 9th, 2018, a vehicle hit into six people in Brooklyn, New York, and caused serious injuries. The vehicle was a BMW and hit very hard into six people who were on a street in Brooklyn. This lead to at least some of the victims sustaining serious injuries, according to reports. The driver of the BMW hit into six people after losing control of the car. The people were hit near Glenwood Road and Nostrand Avenue. There was an event in front of some stores and six people were hit. According to police, two people were seriously hurt in the accident....

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