A Spike in Pedestrian Accidents on Halloween
The fear of finding razor blades in your children’s candy can be terrifying, but unlikely this Halloween. The real dangers you should be warning your children about are typical daily hazards often forgotten on this holiday: automobiles. Four times as many children are injured on Halloween and twice as many are killed in pedestrian automobile […]
Why Are So Many Drivers Failing to Yield?
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘right of way’ in regards to driving and have probably used it on occasion. But do drivers really understand the meaning? Sadly, the steady rate of accidents occurring due to right of way confusion indicates that everyone may need a little reminder. BACK TO THE BASICS: When we refer to the […]
Nassau Man Dies While Using Leaf Blower
According to a News 12 Long Island report and Newsday, a man who was operating a leaf blower on the road near his East Northport home was struck and killed by a Jeep Wrangler, last night the Suffolk Police reported. Richard Oliveri, 35, sadly, was struck by a Jeep Wrangler on Clay Pitts Road, 700 feet west […]
Bizarre Claims and Personal Injury Myths
Working in the field of personal injury law, we’ve seen our fair share of bizarre claims. But some cases, in particular, hit the mark for being strange and unlucky! If you’re debating on contacting a personal injury lawyer after sustaining an unfortunate injury, these cases might help you decide if your accident is worth a […]
Unattended Vehicle Crash Takes Brookhaven Woman’s Arm
In what’s been described as a freak accident (but is probably anything but), a forty-six-year-old Brookhaven woman was seriously injured when an unattended military Humvee struck her as she worked at the Long Island Bacon Bash in Farmingville late last month. The woman was pinned by the Humvee when it crashed into a food trailer, […]
The Dangers of Push-Start Vehicles
Since the mid-1990’s, a dangerous automobile feature has continued to roll off the market- the keyless ignition. Hundreds of thousands of vehicles with push-starts are sold every year, offered as a standard option in 245 models and counting. The intention of the keyless car was to provide a convenient alternative to your typical turn-key start. […]
NYC Bus Accidents On The Rise
A recent spike in bus accidents has left New York City residents on high alert. This past Monday, three people were killed and dozens injured after a charter bus tragically crashed into an MTA bus in Queens. In a notoriously busy intersection, the MTA bus was turning right when the charter bus barreled into its […]
Is Your Child Safe in That Car Seat?
National Car Seat Safety Week Kicks Off… New York parents are generally aware their children are best protected when riding in a car seat. Most also know the safest area in the car for their kids is in the back seat. But how do you know for sure your child is in the right car […]
Parents: Beware of These Common School-Borne Illnesses
The adventure of kids returning to school can excite both parents and children alike. What can often ruin this excitement in an instant- the first wave of school-borne illnesses your kids bring home to the family, that plague your entire house! After reaching a stage of relaxation over the summer months, your child’s immune system […]
The Most Dangerous Roads in Long Island
At just over 1,400 square miles, Long Island covers a lot of ground—and it has a road and highway system to match. Unfortunately, many of these roads are notable for the number of crashes they see every year, many of which are particularly likely to involve pedestrians due to a number of design flaws. While […]