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Pedestrian Safety Statistics

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Pedestrian accidents do happen in New York. They are especially common in urban areas such as in NYC. There are always people walking in the city getting from place to place. There are also often pedestrians in suburban areas. An accident involving a pedestrian and any type of vehicle can happen. These statistics illustrate how often they happen. According to statistics, in 2015, there were over 5,375 pedestrians who were killed in traffic crashes in the United States. This is an average of about 1 pedestrian death every 1.6 hours. Also, there were nearly 130,000 pedestrians who were treated for injuries related to...

12 April

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Fire in Schenectady Displaces Residents

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Burn Injuries

A fire that happened on April 10, 2018, in Schenectady, New York, displaced residents of an apartment building. Residents of the building that was located on Albany Street had to flee from the fire. It appears that no injuries have been reported. The fire happened at around 7:30 at night at 864 Albany Street. Smoke was in the building and firefighters were called, and they had to help some residents out of the building. This information comes from Assistant Fire Chief Michael Gillespie. The Red Cross arrived and helped residents by offering them accommodations for the night. Firefighters said the fire started in...

12 April

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3 People Hurt in Fire in Brooklyn

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Burn Injuries

On April 11, three people were injured in Brooklyn in a fire. This happened when a four-alarm fire went through a home on Wednesday afternoon. The fire broke out at a house on 63rd Street in Bensonhurst at around 3 in the afternoon. The smoke from the fire could be seen for miles. One resident of the building and two of the firefighters were hurt in the blaze. It appears that their injuries were minor. A fire truck headed to the scene was also involved in a small accident while on the way. The injuries in this accident are reported to be minor, too. Have...

11 April

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Do You Need a Bus Accident Lawyer?

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in Bus Accidents, Personal Injuries

We hope you have never been the victim of a bus accident, but, if you have, you don’t have to go through the journey of the legal process on your own. You could receive help from a personal injury lawyer. There are many options available to you. The personal injury system lets bus accidents file for compensation for their injuries and other damages. In the year 2015, there were over 260 bus accidents that involved fatalities. Under the law, buses are seen as common carriers. A common carrier is any vehicle that is used by the general public for transport after paying...

11 April

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Update: GPS Did Not Warn bus Driver of Danger of Overpass

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Bus Accidents

This story is an update on the bus crash we reported on earlier this week. The driver of the bus was from out of state. He was driving a charter bus full of high school students when he crashed into an overpass on a Long Island Parkway. He was using a non-commercial GPS device that didn’t let him know about the hazard. The accident was easily preventable, and it left two passengers seriously injured, the police said. State police Major David Candelaria said the driver didn’t even slow down before hitting into the overpass. The overpass bans buses and other commercial vehicles from...

11 April

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Man From Milton Recovers After Life-Altering Crash

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Pedestrian Accidents

A Milton man is up and running again after an accident that changed his life. Maxwell Curtiss is now able to run along the Burlington waterfront again. He is a 26-year-old man from Milton whose life was changed after he was hit by a driver while riding his bicycle. He suffered a broken hand and a fractured skull and was in a coma for 10 days following the accident. The accident occurred last summer, and it was just like any other day. Just after 8:30 at night, he was hit by a driver at the intersection of Route 7 and Lake...

10 April

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A Car Drives Into a Classroom in Upstate NY

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in Accident Injuries, Vehicle Accidents

At the end of March, a driver drove into a classroom located in Upstate New York at an elementary school. A 22-year-old many from Schenectady is now facing a felony charge after he crashed his car into the elementary school. The school in question was Martin Luther King School, and the incident is said to have occurred around midnight. Luckily, no one was in the classroom at the time. The students at the school got a day off because the crash damaged an art classroom and a fifth-grade classroom. Structural engineers were brought in to assess the safety of the building. Parts of the...

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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Why You Should Hire a Car Accident Lawyer in New York

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in Car Accidents

When it comes to car accidents, there are many reasons to hire a car accident lawyer. If the accident led to a serious injury, and the accident wasn’t your fault, a car accident lawyer could help you receive the financial compensation you deserve. An experienced New York car accident lawyer will fight to help you preserve your rights and receive the compensation you are entitled to. By finding a New York-based car accident attorney, you will have someone on your side who knows the laws and regulations related to these claims in the state. An automobile accident needs to be handled...

09 April

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Helicopter Pilots Were Warned of Safety Problems Months Before Fatal Crash

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Wrongful Death

Another update on the East River helicopter crash has become available. This update occurred on April 7, 2018. This tragic accident led to the death of five passengers aboard a sightseeing helicopter in NYC. The only survivor of the crash was the pilot, but all other people on board died after the helicopter crashed into the East River. According to sources, for months before the incident, pilots for the company that operated the flight had been warning their bosses about hazardous conditions. These hazardous conditions included equipment that would make escape difficult. The pilots had requested better safety gear. One pilot even made...

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