When law enforcement and others investigate a car accident to determine fault, there may be more than one factor at play. Uncovering whether a driver was negligent may not be evident until later. Those injured in the accident may not know right away whether they...
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Road rage, aggressive driving and car accidents
New York drivers are often familiar with angry and aggressive drivers. While cars and trucks attempt to get through traffic, drivers' frustrations may flare as the sounds of honking horns and yelling fill the air. At least 80% of adult motorists in America confess...
4 Tips for teaching your teenager to drive
Learning how to drive is an exciting rite of passage for teens, but often a worrisome time for parents. According to the CDC, car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States. But while driving may be a significant threat to your kid's...
Brooklyn hit-and-run driver crashes into outdoor cafe
When we are not in our cars, we may think we are immune to car accidents. This is especially true when we eat at restaurants. But, as restaurants across New York re-open their dine-in service as outdoor only, patrons are finding their seats may be located on the...
3 killed in reckless driving collision in New York
When a driver behaves recklessly, they put themselves and others at risk of serious harm and death. Unfortunately, in some cases, reckless driving does result in fatalities. In a case in Brooklyn, the police believe that reckless driving may have been one of the...
Common causes of New York City crashes
On a recent evening at the southern edge of New York City, a car raced through a red light. Sometimes a driver can get away with such a dangerous maneuver, but this was not one of those times. As the Hyundai sped into the intersection of Avenue Z and Ocean Parkway, it...
New York car accidents: 1 killed, 1 injured in wreck
Police in New York are looking for the driver responsible for causing a crash on the Bronx Highway that left one person dead and another injured. This incident occurred Saturday, March 17. Car accidents of this nature are never easy to understand. The family wanting...
Distracted drivers and car accidents
Too many New York residents have suffered injuries or lost loved ones in auto collisions with distracted drivers. In fact, this is a nationwide problem, affecting thousands upon thousands of people and families a year. Here are a few facts about distracted drivers and...
New York car accidents: Drunk driver caused multi-vehicle crash
In the early morning hours of Saturday, Feb. 3, police and other rescue workers in New York were called to tend to a multi-vehicle crash. An impaired driver is believed responsible for the event that left one person dead and at least two others injured. When car...
New York sees a number of weather-related car accidents
Winter weather can make driving a bear. Unfortunately, too few people make the appropriate adjustments to drive safely when roads are covered in snow and ice. As a result, New York has already seen a number of weather-related car accidents this winter season. Most...