Category Archives: Car Accidents
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Latest accident brings NYC pedestrian death toll above 40 in 2014
Our last post focused on a fatal slip-and-fall accident on a New York sidewalk that took the life of a British philanthropist and in-law to a member of the British…
Distracted driver’s final moments of life were spent on Facebook
Life is both short and fragile. These are two truths that everyone knows, but we rarely stop to appreciate what they mean. It often takes a story of tragedy to…
NYC targets taxi speeds as part of ‘Vision Zero’ initiative
New Yorkers understand that time is precious. As a result, NYC streets tend to be crowded, both night and day, with travelers quickly moving from one place to another. Instead…
While driving, hands-free devices are no less distracting
One look around the streets of New York City is all it takes to realize that distracted drivers are an accident waiting to happen. Whether they’re texting, talking on a…
New Yorkers gather to create thorough traffic safety plan
It truly does take a village to improve traffic safety. One person could be a perfectly safe driver, but if the motorist next to him isn’t as responsible, an accident…
New York snow contributes to fatal accidents
There are a lot of downsides to the cold, messy and wet weather. Sure, it is generally unpleasant. It creates long commutes. Most importantly, it creates dangerous commutes and danger…
Will de Blasio’s Vision Zero cut down NYC cabbies’ car accidents?
The New York Post recently reported a shocking fact: over the past five years in New York City, at least 21 taxi drivers had accidents that injured or killed pedestrians…
Fatal car-pedestrian accidents continue to trouble New York City
Public officials in New York City have noticed that pedestrian safety has become a major issue over the last year. Many drivers are failing to yield at crosswalks, which has…
New Brighton woman, run over while sunbathing, settles with city
On the Saturday before Memorial Day 2012, a New Brighton woman was innocently sunbathing on South Beach on Staten Island when, according to her accident report, she “felt pressure on…
Insurance device targeting teen distraction approved in New York
The New York State Department of Financial Services has just approved a voluntary program through the insurance company Esurance that allows parents to block certain types of cellphone use when…
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