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A Paducah man was put in jail after being involved in a two-car accident. He was charged with driving under the influence. The accident occurred in Kentucky, explains a New York Injury Lawyer.

The 55-year-old man was driving east on US 68. There was a woman passenger in the vehicle with him. The other vehicle was traveling on Kentucky Dam Road. The 60-year-old woman driver and her 45-year-old passenger were driving west on the road when they meant the other vehicle at the intersection.

Both drivers continued through the light and collided intersection. They both told police they had the right of way. When deputies responded to the accident, they noticed that the Paducah man was under the influence of a substance. He failed several sobriety tests in the field.

His passenger was seen pouring at least two alcohol beverages out her window. An off-duty deputy from the police department witnessed the passenger get rid of the alcohol. Also, the passenger was intoxicated and refused treatment. Police officers also found several beers in the man’s car. There is no tolerance in the United States for a person to drive a motor vehicle under the influence.

The man was charged with driving under the influence. He was taken to the McCracken Regional Jail. The other car’s driver and passenger were taken to a local hospital. It is unclear what condition they are in.

Do not wait until a drunk driver hits you to find legal counsel. If you have been in a car accident, contact Stephen Bilkis and Associates to help you through this traumatic event and give you the justice you deserve. We have offices located throughout New York City including Manhattan, Staten Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. We also have locations in Suffolk County and Nassau County on Long Island, as well as Westchester County. Call us for a free consultation at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW.

A nurse filed a defamation lawsuit against his former employer, Health Central, after he was fired for allegedly looking in a celebrity's medical files. He is asking for more than $400,000 in damages and requesting the hospital reinstate him.

He also requested that the hospital write a letter detailing why he was fired to its employees, a New York Injury Lawyer commented. The nurse said he was fired because of circumstantial evidence. He could lose his license.

The celebrity stayed at the facility after a November 2009 car crash outside of his home. He was at the hospital for several hours. He used the aliases Ronald Williams and Ernest Smith.

The nurse accuses Health Central of hospital defamation, conspiracy to defame, harm his reputation, and violate polygraph procedures. The hospital fired him for looking into the man's medical records three times over a 10-minute period.

However, the nurse said he left the terminal and someone else logged in to look at the file. The nurse worked at the hospital a decade before was fired.

According to the lawsuit, on Dec. 4, 2008, two hospital administrators called the nurse in and showed him the celebrity's files. They accused him of using the terminal to look at patient files. He denied the allegations and asked for a polygraph test to prove his innocence.

On Dec. 8, 2009, he took a 45-minute polygraph test at his home. The results of the test were not included in the lawsuit. It is unclear if the nurse had access to the test results. Dec. 16, 2009, the hospital decided to fire the nurse.

If you or a loved one has been falsely accused and has been terminated from their employment, contact Stephen Bilkis and Associates. Whether you have been injured in a car accident, or have a workers' compensation claim, our office help you get back on your feet and get the matter figured out.

A 19-year old boy was involved in a hit-and-run car accident while crossing the street. The man that hit him fled the scene but later called the police to report the incident. Recently, a grand jury charged him with failing to help the boy and for fleeing a crime scene. The boy has sustained major injuries and will require many months of rehabilitation in order to resume his life in as normal a way as possible.

The boy has trouble walking, talking and doing simple things that other people take for granted like holding a spoon when eating, showering or dressing. A spokesperson for the boy's family has said that the boy has good days and bad days. The family has been very supportive and is hopeful that the boy will make a full recovery. The boy played sports in high school which may have reduced his risk of permanent injury.

The man who hit the boy and fled the scene will now face criminal charges in court. The family of the boy may sue the man in civil court to help pay medical expenses and rehabilitation costs. According to a New York Injury Lawyer, donations are also being accepted at the local bank in the town where the accident happened. Even though the boy has been released from the hospital, he must go to rehabilitation for at least three hours a day in order to recover from his injuries. This is not only costly, but also taxing on the boy because he has a limited amount of energy.

No timeline has been set for the boy's recovery. Rehabilitation may take some time and the family of the boy is being patient and asking for those in the community to pray for him. As an athlete, the boy understands that he must complete a little each day in order to grow stronger. He also realizes that over time, he will begin to see results such as being able to speak, walk without the aid of a walker or can, and be able to perform everyday acts without assistance from family or physical therapists.

Call Stephen Bilkis and Associates to learn more about your rights if you've been involved in a car accident. Our office understands your needs and can help you by providing advice and counsel, as well as a free consultation.

The pre-preliminary hearing for five current and former priests and other church officials took place on March 14 in Philadelphia, learned a New York Injury Lawyer. While the hearing was supposed to have been a relatively simple matter, before the end of the hearing the judge was expressing her anger toward one of the defendants.

The hearing was the first hearing for the accused since they were all indicted by the grand jury. They each stand accused of sexually abusing children and endangering minors. The court heard arguments from prosecutors and defense attorneys, which lasted for about 75-minutes. While many of those arguments became heated at times, and left the judge exasperated, one particular incident led the presiding judge to address one of the defendants directly.

A Suffolk Personal Injury Lawyer was told that during the course of the grand jury hearing, one of the priests had approached the judge in tears because he could not afford an attorney. The judge then appointed an attorney for him. When he arrived at this hearing, he had paid for his own attorney to represent him. Upon learning of this, the judge required the defendant to rise to his feet and explain his actions. She further expressed to the former priest that he had lied to her. His attorney stated that his client paid for counsel by means of a loan obtained from his brother. He also stated that his client did not understand the question and had misspoken. The judge did not believe it. The priest in question stands accused of the rape of a 14-year old boy.

One of the arguments the defense attorneys are presenting steadfastly is that the authorities that filed the charges initially did not have the jurisdiction to do so, which indicates that the grand jury indictment should be dismissed. The alleged crimes reportedly committed in two other counties. Prosecutors responded by filing conspiracy charges against the priest.

This case is also the first time that charges have been filed against a ranking church official for his role in covering up the alleged crimes and by placing the priests in positions that would provide easy access to potential victims. The former archdiocese faces a felony endangerment charge.

Have you been injured due to no fault of your own regardless of where it occurred? Before you give up and sign anything that an insurance company’s representative has given you to sign, contact a Stephen Bilkis and Associates. Whether you have been injured in a car accident, a construction accident, or a trip and fall accident, will speak for you and preserve the rights that others would have you sign away.

According to initial reports from a New York Injury Lawyer, a man from Ventura was arrested late Thursday night thought to be drunk driving after driving the wrong way on Highway 101.

The man, as well as two others, were harmed in the crash. The man was arrested and given a sobriety test, which he apparently failed. It is believed that the man has previous drunk driving arrests on his record.

A Nassau County Personal Injury Lawyer close to the case was led to believe that the man was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI as well as driving with an expired license. He was then allowed to leave for treatment of a broken bone and facial fractures at Santa Barbra Cottage Hospital, according to reports from the CHP.

Reports were received by the CHP somewhere between 8 and 9 that Wednesday night that a vehicle was driving the wrong way on northbound 101 close to Casitas Pass Road and then there was also an accident involving four to five other cars north of Bailard Avenue. An early investigation found that the driver had entered the freeway going to the wrong way at Casitas Pass Road, it one car on the side before hitting two others and careened into the center median and turned over multiple times, reports the CHP.

The driver was extricated by faculty from the Carpinteria Fire Department. One of the passengers in his car suffered cuts and bruised and was taking to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital as well. The passenger was treated and immediately released after questioning.

One of the drivers of one of the vehicles that was hit, a 31year old woman of Santa Barbara, was also extricated and rushed to Cottage Hospital for a broken leg as well as a broken hip, says the CHP. As far as anyone knows, the other people involved in the wreck are unharmed at this time.

Northbound 101 was closed for approximately three hours after the investigation for cleanup and further investigation into the cause of the accident.

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A Plant City, FL, man is in the Hillsborough County Jail today as he waits for his court hearing on Friday after being charged with DUI manslaughter. The charges arise from a car accident that occurred on March 6 that resulted in two people being killed and two others injured including the accused.

Florida State Troopers told a New York Injury Lawyer that the accused was driving eastbound on State Road 60, in the westbound lanes, and just west of State Road 39. He then reportedly struck an oncoming vehicle nearly head-on. The 33-year old driver of the other vehicle was seriously injured, and her 34-year old passenger was killed at the scene. The accused man’s 23-year old passenger was also killed in the crash. The man who has been arrested and charged as a result of this was also injured.

Many of the eyewitnesses of the crash were horrified, and those who could see the vehicle driving in the wrong direction report that they felt helpless as they watched and could do nothing to stop it.

As part of their ongoing investigation, the troopers reports said that the 50-year old man’s blood alcohol content was 0.216. Florida’s legal maximum blood alcohol content is 0.08. Driving under the influence and manslaughter are not the accused only charges that he faces. A NYC Personal Injury Lawyer also found the man has also been charged with “driving under the influence involving serious bodily injury, and one count of DUI property damage.” Since he was driving on the wrong side of the road, he received a traffic citation for that as well.

In the State of Florida, DUI manslaughter is considered a Second Degree Felony. If convicted the accused faces heavy fines, payment of restitution, and a maximum prison sentence of up to 15 years. If convicted of the charge of DUI involving serious bodily injury, which is a Third Degree Felony, he could receive up to a $5,000 fine and up to five-years in prison. There is also the possibility of his losing his driving license for the rest of his life also.

If you have suffered injury due to the carelessness or negligence of another party, it is important to speak to legal counsel right away. You have a right to receive just compensation for your injuries, which can include reimbursement for medical expenses, lost income from work, and pain and suffering. It is important to act promptly however, as there are strict filing deadlines on personal injury cases. Do not delay, and call us today for a free consultation.

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The driver of the bus that flipped over in the Bronx, last Saturday was interviewed by federal investigators Tuesday, a New York Injury Lawyer was told. It was the first chance that officials had since the crash that left 15 of its passengers dead and 17 others injured.

Federal investigators made use of the 3-hour interview with the bus driver, and were very anxious to learn just how much rest the driver had before the trip to Connecticut, as well as the six-hours that he was there as he waited on his passengers to gamble. They want to know just how much of a role, if any, that fatigue played in contributing to the accident. Investigators have been hearing reports from witnesses and survivors since the accident of the bus having drifted off the traveled portion of the roadway onto the shoulder multiple times.

The bus driver has been including in his statements since the auto accident that a passing tractor-trailer had clipped the bus, which caused him to lose control of the bus thereby causing the crash. Investigators have had the opportunity to investigate both the trailer of the truck and have interviewed the truck driver. The truck driver is being treated as a witness and not as a suspect.

New Jersey investigators are trying to determine the cause of another fatal bus crash that occurred on the New Jersey turnpike on Monday night. This crash killed the bus driver and one passenger. The bus driver that was thrown through the windshield was not wearing a seat belt.

Many of the bus’ passengers were obviously frightened, and the thoughts of the Bronx bus crash was in their minds, while there were a few who thought the buses tires had blown as the cause of the crash, according to a Bronx Personal Injury Lawyer.

The company that owns the bus involved in this crash has a history of issues regarding the safety of its buses and the driver’s qualifications.Calls to the bus company for comment were not immediately returned.

Have you been involved in an accident regardless of who was at fault? If you answered yes, contact Stephen Bilkis and Associates who can help you on your road to recovery and ensure that your rights remain intact and you receive the best settlement afforded under the law. We have office locations throughout New York City, including locations in Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. We also have offices in Nassau County and Suffolk County on Long Island, as well as Westchester County. Call us today to schedule a free consultation.

A multi vehicle car accident is not said to have been caused by gunfire that had preceded the accident, claim early reports.

A Chicago bus was sent crashing into a utility pole that left 11 people injured. The accident occurred Tuesday morning shortly before 10 am.

No one was shot, says a New York Injury Lawyer. The gunshots were fired on the south side of Chicago, according to local police. Two people have been sent to the hospital and are said to be in serious and critical condition at this time. The injuries are mostly said to have been caused by shattered glass, according to the local authorities.

The incident began when a car careened into a city bus, which then proceeded to run into a pole. Authorities haven’t made claimed anything for certainty, but it is widely believed that the shooting either caused the crash or possibly was aimed at one of the cars involved in the accident.

Chicago detectives are actively searching for and viewing any and all surveillance footage in the area to see if they can pinpoint the exact cause. It may never be known, but police are not going down without a fight.

Some of the available witnesses reported seeing some gunmen leave their vehicles and immediately start firing and their target appeared to be the first vehicle, although none said so with absolute certainty.

A couple of the witnesses said the perps were young and stepped out of the car and immediately began firing what they believed were Uzi’s or AK-47’s, shooting up the whole block without concern. Police and investigators would not, and could not confirm if this was in fact the case.

So far eleven people have been taken to hospitals, including the two in serious condition, say representatives from the Chicago Fire Department. There were three people who refused to be treated at the accident site.

According to an NYC Personal Injury Lawyer, no arrests have been made in this case.

If you have suffered injury due to the carelessness or negligence of another, it is important to speak with a lawyer promptly to ensure that your rights are protected. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries including reimbursement for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and loss of income. But it is important to act quickly to ensure that your rights are protected.

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A family involved in a fatal car crash is survived by the father who was injured after a pick-up truck hit their car. The man's wife and two young children were killed instantly after their car was cut in half by another vehicle. The driver of that vehicle was also killed, states an New York Injury Lawyer.

The father was taken to a nearby hospital and treated for his injuries. The extent of those injuries is unknown at this time. The father should be released soon and now has to plan a funeral for his family. The children, ages five and two, were killed instantly and did not suffer. They were pronounced dead on the scene by emergency medical personnel. The wife was also pronounced dead at the scene as was the driver of the other vehicle.

It is unclear how this car accident occurred, but speed may have been a factor. The driver of the truck may not have seen the car or was trying to pass it which caused the accident. Further investigation is needed to determine the exact cause of the accident. The man in the truck may have suffered a medical emergency such as a stroke or heart attack at the time which caused him to lose control of his vehicle. A medical examiner's report should provide law enforcement with important details as to the man's medical condition at the time. This report will also reveal if the man was under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances.

A Nassau County Personal Injury Lawyer points out that regardless of how the accident was caused; a father must now lay his family to rest. This must be a very difficult time for the family. Funeral arrangements are unknown at this time. The area where the accident occurred is small so everyone in the community is mourning for the loss of a young family. The 5-year old boy attended a local elementary school and many in the community were fond of him. It is unknown at this time where the funerals will be held for the family or the driver of the truck.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, it is important to speak to legal counsel right away. You could deserve compensation for your injuries, that can include reimbursement for lost income, medical expenses, and pain and suffering. Act promptly however, as there are strict filing deadlines on these types of cases. If you miss these deadlines, you could lose your right to file an action.

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Two children were injured in a car accident and taken to separate hospitals where they are recovering from critical injuries. One child was not breathing and was unconscious when emergency medical personnel arrived and had to be transported to the hospital in a helicopter. The other child was also unconscious, but able to breathe without assistance, reported a New York Injury Lawyer. The parents of the children were also in the vehicle, but only suffered minor injuries. Both children were securely fastened in child seats at the time.

The driver of the other vehicle involved in the accident, a local church deacon, died at a local hospital from injuries he sustained after the car accident. It is unclear how the accident occurred, but the deacon ran off the road and hit the other vehicle while it was sitting at a stoplight. The deacon hit a utility pole which propelled his vehicle into the air. It then crashed into the other vehicle.

Further investigation is needed into the exact cause of this accident. Mechanical failure, driver error or medical emergency are potential causes, points out a NY Personal Injury Lawyer. A medical examiner's report should shed some light on the medical condition of the deacon at the time. He may have suffered a heart attack or stroke which could have caused him to lose control of his vehicle.

The deacon was a friendly, popular man in his church. Many in the parish are now mourning his sudden death. It is unknown when funeral arrangements have been made or where the funeral will be held. In the meantime, the community continues to mourn the loss of one of their leaders and hopes the children involved in the accident will recover soon.

Depending on the extent of their injuries, the children may have to spend time in the hospital and then participate in out-patient care. It may take many months before the children heal from their injuries. The damage to the vehicle the children were traveling in is unknown at this time. It is also unclear how badly injured the parents where after the accident.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an accident due to the carelessness or negligence of another, contact legal counsel right away. You could be entitled to just compensation for your injuries including reimbursement for hospital expenses, lost income from work, as well as pain and suffering. It is important to act promptly to ensure that your rights are protected at all stages of your legal proceedings.

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An 81-year old man was killed in a car accident with another vehicle. The man swerved into on-coming traffic and hit another vehicle. It is unclear at this time why the man moved into the wrong lane. Further investigation will be needed to determine if the man had suffered a medical emergency or was not paying attention to the road while driving.

The passengers in the other vehicle were taken to the hospital, but did not suffer any serious injuries. While the driver of the vehicle had been drinking before driving, alcohol did not play any role in the accident. It is unknown the extent of the injuries the driver and passenger have suffered or why they will be released from the hospital.

The vehicles were traveling in opposite directions at the time of the accident. A Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyer points out that bad weather or slick road conditions were not factors. The extent of damage to both vehicles is unknown. Police officials may have to examine the vehicles to determine the exact cause of the accident. So far, no charges have been filed against the deceased or the driver of the vehicle. In some cases when accidents like this occur no one is held responsible.

Police officials will have to examine several factors such as the man's age, his ability to drive, road conditions the night of the accident and whether the man was taking any medication which could have caused disorientation or drowsiness. So far, investigators have shared little information with the media. It will be after an extensive investigation will police make any comments that could provide additional details about the accident to the public, claims a New York Injury Lawyer.
No other vehicles were involved in the accident. It is unknown when the funeral for the man will be held. He was pronounced dead after being transported to the hospital. The injuries to those in the other vehicle were not life threatening, but may require additional out-patient care such as physical therapy depending on the types of injuries suffered and the length of time it will take to heal.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to the negligence of another party, it is important to take prompt action and speak to legal counsel. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries that can include reimbursement for medical expenses and lost income from work. There are strict time deadlines involved however, which is called the statute of limitations. Failure to meet these filing deadlines can effect your right to file a claim, so dont delay.

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A public school bus driver and one student were injured when the bus collided with a car on a highway in North Carolina. The driver of the vehicle and three passengers were killed as a result of the auto accident. Apparently, the driver of the car was trying to pass the school bus at the time of the collision. Further investigation is needed to provide additional details. This is a tragic accident as the passengers in the car were a family.

The accident happened around 4pm on a Tuesday afternoon. The bus driver and student were taken to a local hospital for minor injuries. The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time. The bus driver, a 61-year old woman and the student are expected to be released soon. A New York Injury Lawyer points out that even though the bus driver and student only suffered minor injuries, they may need out-patient care and counseling to deal with the stress of being involved in a fatal accident. Local school districts have created counseling teams to help other students and those living in surrounding areas cope with the tragedy.

It is unknown where the driver of the vehicle and his family were going at the time of the accident. The driver attempted to pass the bus by moving into the center lane. The vehicle hit the bus at a fast speed which caused major damage to the vehicle and to the bus. While police believe excessive speed may have been the cause of the accident, police are still investigating to determine if poor road conditions, medical emergency or mechanical error may have contributed.

It is unknown if funeral arrangements have been made for the family or where the funerals will be held. The extent of damage to the vehicle and the bus is also unknown at this time. Police officials may have to examine the vehicle and the bus to determine the exact cause of the accident. In the meantime, the community mourns the loss of a family that has passed under tragic circumstances.

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A European football player was involved in a car accident when his vehicle was struck by a local bus. The bus, carrying about 40 passengers hit the player's vehicle around 8am. The player was on his way to train when the accident happened. Two teammates were driving in another vehicle behind the player and were able to get him out of the vehicle before medical personnel arrived on the scene. The teammates were able to safely remove the player without causing additional injury.

The player was taken to the hospital for minor injuries and remained overnight for observation. An MRI was given to determine if the player suffered a concussion or other internal injury such as head trauma or neck strain. The player was also checked for shoulder injury. The hospital has since stated that the player is in stable condition.

It is unclear at this time which driver caused the accident. No injuries were reported by those on the bus. The bus, a local public transportation bus, was making its usual stops when the accident occurred. It is unknown how much experience the bus driver had or if the bus experienced mechanical problems at the time of the accident. Further investigation into the accident will be needed to determine the exact cause. No charges have been filed so far, points out a New York Injury Lawyer, but may be pending if the player or the driver is found negligent.

The player has had an exciting career so far. It is unknown when the player will be allowed to return to the field. Depending on the extent of his injuries, he may need physical therapy and time to heal before returning to the game. In the meantime, the player is recovering without incident. The damage to the player's vehicle and the bus is also unknown at this time. Police may have to examine the vehicle and bus for evidence.

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Several National Guard troops helped rescue two people trapped in a car after an accident. The car had caught on fire, but the troops were able to safely pull the people out before they suffered major injuries. The troops were also able to start emergency medical procedures before medical personnel arrived. The troops probably saved those people's lives, points out a New York Personal Injury Lawyer. The people involved in the accident were taken to the hospital and treated for their injuries.

No other vehicles were involved in the accident. The car was traveling alone on the highway when it flipped over. Two people inside were trapped, but not seriously injured. One of the National Guard troops had a combat lifesaver bag in his vehicle which he used to provide treatment to the car accident victims. The troops were on their way to a local air force base when they came upon the vehicle. It is unknown at this time what caused the accident. Both the driver and the passenger will probably be interviewed once they are well enough to do so.

The accident occurred in the morning hours. The roads were not slick and bad weather was not a factor. It is unknown if alcohol or illegal substances played a part in the accident. The driver of the vehicle will be issued a ticket and may face other charges as evidence is collected. Further investigation by local law enforcement officials is needed to determine the exact cause of the accident.

Luckily, the National Guard troops arrived on the scene to save the trapped passengers in the vehicle, The injuries the driver and passenger could have been much worse. The condition of the vehicle is unknown. It took clean-up crews several hours to remove the vehicle and leftover debris. The highway was then reopened to other motorists.

The driver and passenger of the vehicle were on their way to the airport at the time of the crash. The highway is a popular route for those going to and from the airport to use.

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A tradition of San Antonio, Texas, is Fiesta, in which there is much consuming of alcoholic beverages. One Texas mother pleads for a bit of responsibility from revelers, however, requesting they think about what they’re going to do after drinking. Her daughter was killed by a drunk driver and she is very intent on seeing it does not happen to anyone else.

It might seem like plain common sense to make plans of what to do after drinking, like how to get home or where to sleep it off, but very few people actually ever do so.

In the San Antonio area, there were 5,769 arrests for drunk driving in 2010, which included 2,870 wrecks, and 55 deaths.

Due to Fiesta, April is a high point of drunk driving related deaths. It is difficult to create a direct link to official Fiesta events and actual crashes, but April is a month that sees a significant increase in fatal crashes in the San Antonio vicinity.

Reporters told New York Injury Lawyers that 10 people were killed in drunken driving incidents in April of 2008 and 10 more in April of 2009. There was only one less death in April 2010.

The mother pleading for some responsibility lost her daughter to just such an accident. Her 19-year-old daughter, a rising rodeo star, was killed in an auto accident with a drunk driver. The woman driving the SUV that struck the 19-year-old woman’s vehicle was driving on the wrong side of the road.

The 19-year-old woman was killed instantly and three friends in her truck were critically injured. She was buried a week before her 20th birthday.

The mother of the victim has no harsh words for the woman who caused the accident, who was a mother herself, with three children. “The drunk driver was killed as well, so we never got to hear her side of the story,” she told a Staten Island Personal Injury Lawyer. “All we know is she had some issues in her life to deal with. She chose to deal with those issues with alcohol, and she chose to get behind the wheel.”

These types of accidents leave scars that will take a lifetime to heal, if ever. Remember that if you or a loved one has been injured in an accident because of the negligence of another, you are entitled to just compensation for your injuries including medical expenses, and lost income from work. Be sure however, to act promptly. The sooner you contact counsel after your accident, the better your chances for a positive outcome.

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A man drove his vehicle into a parked car, knocking down a power pole, police in Texas explained.

The car accident happened before 2 a.m., early in April 2011. The 40-year-old driver ran into a another car, then spun around and collided with a power pole, knocking it into a tree. Texas utility officials reported that customers suffered a loss of power and a crew was quickly at work to repair the damage.

The driver of the was taken to the hospital. His injuries were deemed to be non life-threatening and his blood was drawn to check it for blood alcohol content. He may yet be charged with driving while intoxicated, according to a NY Personal Injury Lawyer. As of last word on the driver’s condition, he was still in the hospital, but this information came only a few hours after the accident.

The world can be a dangerous place and no one can know what’s going to happen next. Accidents can happen to anyone, but sometimes accidents that injure people could have been avoided. Instances of negligence, or recklessness, can cause immense damage or harm, resulting in loss of property, or even loss of money, or the ability to work. One simple accident can change the lives of those they affect. This is what makes a New York Personal Injury Lawyer so important in these situations.

Consider what happens when someone is out of work for even a relatively minor accident. Those are wages lost and time lost, not to mention pain and suffering that wasn’t necessary. Sometimes standard compensation just isn’t enough to support all those costs. Sometimes, for whatever reason, there is no standard compensation. Hospital bills can mount up, or maybe the victim is unable to work in the same way as before the accident. Families still need to be cared for, regardless of all this. Financial compensation is an absolute necessity, which might very well mean going to court to get that compensation. The voice you have representing you legally may make all the difference in the outcome of that trial.

If you have been injured, it is important to take prompt action and contact skilled legal counsel right away. While these accidents leave emotional and physical scars that can a lifetime to heal, you can receive just compensation for your injuries. There are stringent time deadlines on personal injury claims, known as the statute of limitations. If these deadlines are missed, you can lose your right to file a claim permanently.

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According to a New York Personal Injury Lawyer, an accident on Interstate 30 in Fort Worth resulted in a fireball that killed a father. The suspect is now imprisoned and the highway is seriously damaged.

“Well, I’m really sorry,” said the 23-year-old suspect. The police received calls around 2:30 a.m. about a driver traveling in the wrong direction on the highway.

Only a few minutes later, a terrible car accident occurred, where a 45-year-old fuel tanker truck driver was killed when the suspected drunk driver collided with his vehicle.

The suspect had only a few stitches above his eye and felt remorseful when told about the surviving family of the truck driver, his wife and three children.

“I know I committed an accident, a real bad accident,” he a Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyer. “I feel sorry for the family that lost that person.”

The suspect had only been in the Fort Worth area for a few months, after arriving from Washington State, intending to start his own restaurant. He ended up at a bar, and had about 10 beers. He doesn’t recall anyone telling him not to drive.

“I am very sorry. Really, really sorry. My mistake. Bad decision that I made,” he said. “I am really sorry. Really sorry.”

The suspect said he did not remember getting on the road in the wrong direction. He does not remember the crash or the explosion that killed the truck driver. He only remembers being wakened by a police officer in the hospital who told him he was going to jail for killing someone.
“I wish someone could help me,” the suspect told a Bronx Car Accident Lawyer.

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is investigating the bar and bartender where the suspect was drinking. If it can be determined that the served him after he was allegedly intoxicated, the owner may go to jail and its liquor license could be revoked.

There are going to have to be extensive repairs to the road, damaged by the explosion. The Texas Department of Transportation says these repairs may take months. Steel beams have to be made and the surface of the road has to be replaced.

These types of incidents hurt so many. Not only the defendant, who can face serious legal consequences for their actions, but also the unsuspecting victims whose live are often cut short by these offenses. If you have been charged with a DWI or similar offense, it is important to seek legal counsel right away. Whether you are guilty or innocent, these charges can have a lasting impact on your life. If you are found guilty, you may be facing prison time, substantial fines, probation, community service and loss of your license. Even if you are innocent, these types of charges can create problems with your personal and professional life.

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California Highway Patrol has reported two people who were injured in a head-on car accident on Highway 46.

The accident occurred on a Saturday, around 11:15 p.m. Officers reported that a 49-year-old man from Fullerton, CA, was traveling west when he drifted into the eastbound lane. Police are fairly certain this was due to intoxication. Another driver, a 41-year-old man from Visalia, was traveling in the eastbound lane. When he saw the Fullerton driver drifting into the wrong lane, he pulled over to the side. The Fullerton man still hit the other vehicle on the side, and continued driving on, only to hit the vehicle of a 37-year-old Fresno woman head-on.

Both the allegedly intoxicated driver and the woman had to be extricated from their vehicle by emergency responders. The woman was taken to a hospital in Templeton, then air lifted to a hospital near her hometown of Fresno. The suspect was also taken to Templeton, then transferred to another hospital to receive surgery.

In the meantime, he was arrested for felony driving under the influence – the injuries the woman received raised the status of the crime from a misdemeanor. The second driver, the man from Visalia, was unharmed.

No one can possibly know when an accident will occur, changing lives forever. It is impossible to be truly prepared, no matter how good insurance might be, because there are always costs that are unforeseen – often emotional costs. While it is impossible to easily heal emotional suffering and trauma, there is still a need for justice, which means good legal representation is very important. There is no one better for that than a New York Personal Injury Lawyer.

Recovery could very well take more resources than insurance allows for, and even if it doesn’t, the one who caused the accident should be taken action against in such a way that ensures such an accident never occurs again. The accident could not have been prevented by the victim, but there are ways for a victim to help prevent future victims.

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Not many details are known in the case of a recent crash in Thousand Palms, California, where a vehicle was found 50 feet off the road. At least one person had major injuries resulting from the possible drunken driving, according to a New York Personal Injury Lawyer.

All 50 states and Puerto Rico apply two statutory offenses to driving under the influence of alcohol. The first offense is known as either driving under the influence (DWI), driving while intoxicated/impaired (DWI), or operating a vehicle while intoxicated/impaired (DWAI). This original charge is based solely upon a police officer's observations at the scene. The second offense is called "illegal per se" and involves driving with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08 g/dL or higher - which has been illegal in all states since 2002. BAC (blood alcohol concentration) is a percentage of alcohol per deciliter of blood.

An average sized individual will have an approximate BAC of 0.04 percent in just one hour after drinking just two alcoholic beverages on an empty stomach.

“Alcohol begins impairing mental and physical reactivity after the first drink, and at 0.08, a person has lost many of the faculties that make him or her a safe driver – like paying attention, remaining alert, reacting to changes in the environment, obeying traffic signs and posted limits, etc.” a Bronx Personal Injury Lawyer reports.

The problems associated with drinking and driving are so severe that initiatives are raising money to buy and place breathalyzers inside bars in order to help patrons realize when they’ve had too much and should call a friend or a cab.

Every last drunk driving accident resulted from someone’s conscious decision to drive after consuming alcohol. This choice is completely avoidable, but too many individuals and families nationwide are affected by these poor decisions. According to MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), 1 in every 3 people, at some point in their lives, will be involved in an alcohol-related accident, and someone is injured every minute in a drunk driving collision – in the U.S. alone. How completely unfortunate that so many have to be affected when a simple ‘no’ to driving yourself home could save lives.

Making the choice to drive while under the influence of alcohol can cause a host of problems. Not only could the subject open themselves up to a DWI charge, if there is an car accident, the defendant can open themselves up to additional civil suits for personal injury.

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A car accident occured on a rainy night, resulting in the death of the victim. The woman who was behind the wheel, plead guilty to accident involving death or personal injury and was sentenced to one to five years in prison, the minimum mandatory sentence for a felony charge.

The defendant is eligible for the work release program offered at the prison where she is to serve. She also agreed to pay $500 to the scholarship fund set up in the victim’s name. The judge did point out that such a pledge was not legally binding.

The 17-year-old victim walked in front of the woman’s car and died because of injuries sustained at impact, according to a New York Injury Lawyer. The defendant was not impaired by either drugs or alcohol, but she ‘panicked’ after hitting the girl and kept driving. Her car was stopped less than three miles away where she admitted her involvement.

A Suffolk County Personal Injury Lawyer reveals that had the defendant stopped at the scene, she would not have been charged with a crime. The investigation ended up determining that the defendant was not the cause of the accident, but that the teen walked into the road herself.

The popular teenage high school student, who was active in lacrosse and field hockey, was out celebrating the school’s basketball championship with other students and had been drinking. The victim’s father said that the girl had been arguing with her boyfriend that night. The boy followed the young lady in his vehicle after she stormed out of his house on foot. He actually saw the hit and run.

An earlier charge was brought against the defendant stating that she was driving without a license, but that charge was eventually dropped. Apparently, when she moved from one state to another there was an administrative error following a paid traffic ticket.

The girl’s parents are trying to keep the memory of their daughter alive through scholarships and other means. The scholarship is to help student athletes and the Senior Class Trip Fund is to help students at her alma mater attend school functions.

“Going positive is a fight, but it’s the only way to go,” the victim’s father states. “She was the kind of kid when she walked into a room, she put a smile on your face.”

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A high school youth was struck and killed on a rainy night by a 20-year-old woman about a year ago. That woman plead guilty to a car accident involving wrongful death and was sentenced to one to five years in prison, the minimum mandatory sentence for a felony charge.

The defendant is eligible for the work release program offered at the Montgomery County Prison where she is to serve. She also agreed to pay $500 to the scholarship fund set up in the victim’s name. The judge did point out that such a pledge was not legally binding.

The 17-year-old victim walked in front of the woman’s car and died because of injuries sustained at impact, according to a witness. The defendant was not impaired by either drugs or alcohol, but she ‘panicked’ after hitting the girl and kept driving. Her car was stopped less than three miles away where she admitted her involvement.

Had the defendant stopped at the scene, she would not have been charged with a crime. The investigation ended up determining that the defendant was not the cause of the accident, but that the teen walked into the road herself.

The popular teenage high school student, who was active in lacrosse and field hockey, was out celebrating the school’s basketball championship with other students and had been drinking. The victim’s father said that the girl had been arguing with her boyfriend that night. The boy followed the young lady in his vehicle after she stormed out of his house on foot. He actually saw the hit and run.

An earlier charge was brought against the defendant stating that she was driving without a license, but that charge was eventually dropped. Apparently, when she moved from one state to another there was an administrative error following a paid traffic ticket.

 In Brooklyn as well as Long Island these mistakes are often made.

The girl’s parents are trying to keep the memory of their daughter alive through scholarships and other means. The scholarship is to help student athletes and the Senior Class Trip Fund is to help students at her alma mater attend school functions. “Going positive is a fight, but it’s the only way to go,” the victim’s father states. “She was the kind of kid when she walked into a room, she put a smile on your face.”

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A Queenboro off-ramp has been a big factor, if not the ultimate cause, in the death of a second person in a two-week time period. A mother of two who crashed due to a dangerous off-ramp died in the hospital, according to sources.

The 40-year-old woman happens to be the second death caused by crashes from the off-ramp. The last fatal car accident in the exact same location occurred only a week before. In the previous accident, one with very similar circumstances, a car lost control coming off of the ramp and hit a pedestrian, killing that person instantly.

“They should definitely fix that bridge exit. I think she would be alive today if they would have fixed it,” a sister-in-law of the victim said. The victim was survived by a husband and two teenage boys.

She was a passenger in the Volkswagen driven by a 39-year-old man, when it lost control while leaving the bridge into Queens. The vehicle hit the guardrail near the end of the outer-lane exit ramp and slid across Queens Plaza South, slamming into two storefronts. The accident severed the left arm of the driver and the passenger suffered severe head wounds. When the victim died, her estranged husband was at her side.

Family and friends blame the accident on the ramp, part of a $44 million bridge-plaza reconstruction project. The city is already planning to reconstruct the ramp as part of improvements to Queens Plaza North and South. The process will take around three months.

In the meantime, traffic has been funneled into a single lane of Queens Plaza South, while workers attempt to make the off-ramps safer, New York Injury Attorneys have learned.

A 35-year-old driver suffered a similar accident coming off the same ramp not long ago, even to the point of severing his arm, as happened to a subsequent driver down the ramp. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital.

“I hear there’s been another crash,” he said to a New York Injury Attorney. “I’m in a lot of pain,” he added later.

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A baby suffered minor injuries after being thrown from a speeding car driven by the baby's father. The incident happened after the baby's mother and father had a fight, reports a source. The father put the baby in the back seat of the car but failed to secure the infant car seat using the seatbelt. The mother got into the car and it sped off. Unfortunately, the father did not close the car door completely and the baby fell out when the father made a fast turn.

According to a witness, the parents got out of the car, picked up the baby and the car seat and placed both back in the car. Then the car sped off. The witness called the police who stopped the car a mile from the accident scene. The baby had a few bumps and bruises, but was otherwise fine. The baby was taken to the hospital and later was taken into the custody of child protective services, suggests a source. The parents are facing charges of reckless endangerment of a minor and causing personal injury to their child. The mother is also facing assault charges because she attempted to stop social workers from taking the baby.

The parents are 16 and 19 years of age and have a history of fighting. Other witnesses have come forward to say that the couple fights often. Social services will now have to conduct an investigation to determine if the baby is safe at home or if the baby would be safer in foster care. According to a person close to the case, the parents, in addition to facing criminal charges, may have to complete parenting classes to demonstrate their ability to care for a child properly.

It is unclear how the fight started or what the fight was about. It is also unclear why the father failed to close the car door completely. The car may have been unsafe to drive because the doors were not closing properly. It is unknown if the mother, who is only 16 years old, will be charged as a minor or as an adult. The laws are different in different places like New York City and Westchester County.

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A school bus driver suffered minor injuries to his face after being run off the road by a 20-ton coal truck. The bus was carrying high school students on their way to participate in a college science class. The bus driver was able to turn the bus and avoid the coal truck before it hit the bus. None of the students on the bus suffered an injury. They are calling the bus driver a hero.

One of the teachers on the bus says he was grateful to have an alert and experienced driver who knew what to do to avoid a potentially deadly accident. The bus driver received facial lacerations from shattered glass and was treated for these injuries by medical personnel. The bus driver swerved and landed in a ditch. The impact caused the windshield to crack.
Further investigation is needed to determine the exact cause of this accident. The coal truck may have been trying to pass the bus and miscalculated the bus's speed. The coal truck crossed into the same lane as the bus and nearly caused a head-on collision. Mechanical error or medical emergency may be to blame which is why further investigation is needed.

The students were on their way to participate in a college science class as part of a dual enrollment program that offers college credit to high school students. The students were taken back to the school and were given the choice of remaining at the school or taking the rest of the day off. School officials and local law enforcement are currently working together to piece together all the details of the car accident. The student trip will probably be rescheduled for later in the school year.

Damage to the school bus is unknown at this time. A reporter who has seen these accidents in The Bronx and Westchester claims that the bus may be used as evidence if charges against the coal truck driver are filed. No charges have been filed at this time by the district attorney or the school district. Charges may be filed, however, if new evidence is discovered.

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A deadly auto accident in New York has prompted lawmakers to take a closer look at the United States tour bus industry.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will “launch a broad investigation into the entire safety regime that governs the low-cost bus industry,” lawmakers said.
According to these legislators, they made the decision after a March 12 accident in which 15 people were killed.

“March’s bus crash was a tragedy for New York, but these passengers did not have to die in vain,” said Senator Charles Schumer, D-NY. “A full and comprehensive review of this industry and the safety regulations governing it will no doubt lead to greater safety standards for the thousands of passengers who use these buses every week.”

“By ensuring NTSB thoroughly reviews how this standard is regulated, we can keep passengers safe, while restoring customers’ confidence in this type of travel,” Representative Nydia Velazquez said.

The lawmakers claim that another NTSB review has already “led to major improvements” when it comes to airline safety. The senator has also requested a review of all drivers of low-cost tour buses to make sure none of them have previous safety violations or suspended licenses. He revealed that such an audit would have shown the driver involved in the March 12 car accident “shouldn’t have been behind the wheel.”

Andrew Cuomo, governor of New York, ordered an investigation into the crash. The driver had a commercial license – despite having a poor driving record and a criminal history of grand larceny and manslaughter in Staten Island and Westchester County.

The bus line itself is not new to accidents. They had a crash in 2009 that resulted in an injury, and another crash in New Jersey in 2010 that caused another injury. They have also been cited numerous times for “fatigued driving” between December 2009 and October 2010 in several states.

The driver claims he was attempting to swerve out of the way of a tractor-trailer that was going to clip the bus. The bus then fell onto its side and hit poles that cut through a large portion of the vehicle. The driver has not been charged, though his license was suspended.

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A high school teacher under investigation for misconduct with a student was involved in a car accident after local police searched her home. A search warrant was issued to the teacher on a Monday afternoon, a few hours before the accident. It is unknown if the teacher intended to harm herself or if she was suffering from extreme stress which caused her to crash her car. Extreme stress can cause people to become disoriented and lose control, points out a NYC Injury Attorney. The teacher was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.
It is unknown how long the teacher will be in the hospital. The accident occurred after the car hopped over an embankment and landed in a ditch on the other side of the street. A helicopter was used to transport the teacher to the hospital. Her injuries may range from minor to serious and could include broken bones, cuts and bruises, torn muscles or damage to her head, spine or neck. These injuries could take many months to recover from. Whether the teacher will need out-patient care such as physical therapy remains unknown.
As to the charges of misconduct with a student, inappropriate photos of the teacher were posted online which prompted an investigation by the school district and local police. It is unclear if the student posted the photos or if the teacher posted them. The extent of the misconduct is also unknown as this time. Further investigation will be needed as will the teacher's full cooperation after she recovers from the car accident.
No other vehicles were involved in the accident. The teacher may have to give interviews about the alleged misconduct before she leaves the hospital, claims a New York Injury Lawyer. Being able to gather evidence of misconduct while it is still fresh is important in clearing the teacher's name or substantiating other evidence.
The teacher has been placed on administrative leave until the investigation is complete. This would also be the treatment if this happened in New York City or Queens. It is unknown if the teacher will face any charges in the car accident since no other vehicles were involved and no other injuries reported.

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Mystery car accidents are frustrating for the police, particularly when it involves children, as in this case, commented the New York Injury Lawyer. The 15-year old was ejected from the car she was riding in when it veered off the road and went into a roll over. She was dead on impact with the ground.
The vehicle in which she was riding had been headed to the nearest town and was being driven by an 18-year old young man, who didn’t have that much experience driving. Ambulance crews took him to the hospital, where he was treated for minor injuries and discharged. As soon as he was discharged, he was arrested. Another 21-year old man was arrested at the scene of the accident.
Police aren’t certain yet as to what happened to cause the first car that the young girl was riding in to go off the road, but they have suspicions that the two cars that were traveling together, were speeding and racing one another. The police are asking for any eye witnesses to come forward and help them with the investigation. They particularly want to talk to anyone who saw the blue Corsa before it flipped or a white Ford Fiesta. They’re hoping they can get to the bottom of what caused this fatality. Authorities in Nassau and Suffolk Counties are watching this case carefully.
The family of the young girl will be completely devastated and likely want to investigate filing a wrongful death lawsuit. In order to do that, they need to take their case to an experienced New York Injury Attorney.

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Anytime an 18-wheeler is involved in a car wreck, the results are never pretty, said the New York Injury Lawyer. This case is a prime example of a terrible wreck that killed two elderly people; a pastor and his wife. The collision happened at an intersection and involved two semis. Somehow or other, the pastor’s vehicle was caught in between the two trucks and the truck behind them rear ended their car, causing an underride accident.
The police want to know a whole lot more about this accident and are asking anyone with any information to come forward. They want to find out if anyone saw the accident or saw the two trucks just before the accident. Given the fact that the truck behind the car rear-ended them, indicates that he was not paying attention to the road and it may also indicate he was speeding, as the force of the impact shoved the car under the truck in front, commented the authorities.
Accidents like this are devastating for the family left behind and in this case, the family would likely have a solid wrongful death case to take to a New York City injury Lawyer. There will be other things that the police want to find out, including what the trucker was doing before the accident. In cases like this where a truck rear-ends another vehicle, you can count on the fact that the driver was not paying attention to driving.
All it takes is one split second with their eyes off the road and it’s too late to stop. In fact, big rigs can’t stop on a dime. While they may be able to slow down some, by the time they hit, they still do an enormous amount of damage. Courts in Manhattan and Long Island handle cases like this all the time.

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A 23 year old woman who was flying high on Methamphetamine at 67 miles per hour crashed into a California Highway Patrol officer, last June, killing him instantly, claims a New York Injury Lawyer. The accident left the family of the officer devastated, and the driver who is accused of killing the man behind bars. 

Reports obtained by authorities stated that the family of the victim is now filing civil suits against the woman in addition to the criminal charges being held against her. They want to make certain that they send a message that what the woman did was wrong and they state that all of the money that is won in the case will go towards helping others, in particular young people who want to become police officers. 

The Lawyer also stated in his report that the widow of the officer who was killed, along with his parents, had filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the woman in addition to a complaint of personal injury and property damage. The woman who killed the officer is still in custody and could face 15 years to life in prison just from the criminal charges filed against her. 

The NY City Injury Lawyer said that the civil cases will likely result in fines that could become quite steep. Friends and family of the officer say that he was a good man who just wanted to keep people safe. The woman is scheduled to go to trial in San Luis Obispo for her crimes. 

Personal and work related injury claims can be settled quickly and easily as long as you have the right representation. In Long Island and Manhattan these crimes are treated harshly.

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A man could be sentenced to prison after a Christmas Day crash in which he was at fault killed two people, reports a New York Injury Lawyer. The Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the accident which occurred early Christmas morning when the driver of an SUV was said to have veered too far to the right, causing the accident that left two people dead. 

The Lawyer stated in his report that the driver was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and issued a DUI. He was arrested and being held on a $51,000 cash bond. A trial is being scheduled for the man. A family member of one of the victims of the crash expressed her forgiveness for the accident, saying that she understood that it was not intentional and that she felt sorry for the driver of the SUV who caused the crash. 

The holiday season is notorious for accidents involving alcohol. But no matter how tempting it may be to tie one on for Christmas or party all night in celebration of the New Year, the holidays are no time to test ones limits by drinking and driving. No one is immune to accidents. The sad fact is that every day, innocent people are killed by people that would not have crashed if they had not been drinking before they put their keys into the ignition. 

The Injury Lawyer in NYC explained that prevention saves lives in the case of drinking and driving. Anyone who knowingly lets someone they know drive a car after they have been drinking is putting the safety of innocent people at risk. Knowing what steps to take to prevent people you know from drinking and driving is key. Designated drivers, taxi cabs and public transportation are just some of the options that people have when it comes to getting a ride home safely. Authorities in The Bronx and Brooklyn are constantly urging people to be smart and safe.

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Two suffered injuries when a sport utility vehicle flipped over near Exit 17 of the Southern State Parkway in Malverne, New York State Police have stated.
The injured people were not identified, but police assured New York Injury Lawyers their injuries were not life-threatening. The SUV flipped over in the westbound lane at about 9:20 in the morning.
One of the injured persons was taken to Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow and the other to Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, a state trooper told New York Injury Lawyers. The cause of the accident remains unknown, as does the possibility of criminal charges. Police managed to clear the scene in about three hours.
In Melville, police issued 13 tickets while manning a bus safety checkpoint.
Not only did they hand out tickets, but police removed two drivers from service for safety violations and removed four vehicles from service for mechanical defects. Police say the tickets were issued for various violations of state transportation law. Lawyers in Nassau and Suffolk Counties handle these cases on a contingency basis.
Eighteen busses and limousines were inspected at the check point near Exit 49 on the Long Island Expressway. Police explained to New York Injury Lawyers the checkpoint was “part of an ongoing state-wide initiative.”
There was another check point in April, which resulted in 11 drivers and vehicles receiving tickets and being taken out of service. A man killed in an accident in Ronkonkoma has been identified. The 40-year-old victim was killed around midnight on a Saturday at Express Drive North.
A 57-year-old man was driving a Ford F350 up Hawkins Avenue when his truck hit the victim’s Dodge Ram, New York City Injury Lawyers have remarked. The victim was pronounced dead at Stony Brook University Medical Center less than an hour later.
The 57-year-old driver of the Ford was not injured and police continue to investigate in an attempt to find out exactly what happened.
A spokesman for the family of the victim had no comment, except to say the family is grieving

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A 40-year-old woman remains in grave condition, on a respirator. She was the passenger in a car that jumped from a Queensboro Bridge ramp in April.
The victim sustained major head injuries in the accident. Her prognosis is grim and she is not expected to live much longer. The Volkswagen she was riding in jumped the curb in Queen Plaza South in Long Island City and smashed into the front of a store, police sources reported to NYC Injury Lawyers.
The store the vehicle hit had already suffered recent damage when another car crashed into not much more than a week before. A cab driver, who was walking in the area at the time, was killed.
As for the driver of the Volkswagen, the 39-year-old man lost his arm and was taken to Bellevue Hospital. After the accident, he was charged with driving without a license.
The woman is still considered to be in critical condition at New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell.
A number of elected officials, including a state senator will meet at the site of the two crashes to implore the city’s Transportation Department to investigate the area’s street design and improve traffic safety so such accidents will never happen again.
There are many accidents in the United States every day, just in the New York City area alone including Suffolk and Nassau counties. Sadly, many of them happen because of someone else’s negligence. A dangerous ramp at a well-trafficked area causing two terrible crashes is a clear sign that someone did something wrong. It may even be a case for someone calling a Lawyer to make sure one or more of the victims is properly compensated – or in some cases, the families of the victims. These accidents, whether they cause injury or death, can often have costs that run higher than most families can afford. Families facing such expenses need compensation, just as those that caused the accident should pay for the pain and suffering they have caused. This is exactly what a NYC Injury Lawyer is there to provide.

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