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November 15, 2018 | Car Accidents

Study Shows that Ridesharing Services Increased Traffic Deaths

A recent study from the University of Chicago and Rice University reports that the rise of ride-sharing services has increased traffic deaths by 2-3% since 2011. The increase is equivalent to up to 1,100 fatalities each year. One reason for the increase in fatalities is more miles traveled. More miles driven means...

November 8, 2018 | Car Accidents

Questions To Ask When Renting a Limousine

The community of Amsterdam, New York has rallied around the families of the victims who died in last month’s devastating limousine crash in Schoharie. Even before the last funeral for the 20 victims ended, friends and community members have worked to create fundraisers to help the children impacted by the crash. While the...

November 1, 2018 | Car Accidents

Rear-End Collision on I95 Kills New Rochelle Man

Rear-end collisions are very common. In fact, they comprise up to 28% of all car accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Many of these accidents are minor, but some can result in serious injuries and even death. This is the case in a recent rear-end crash on I95 in Stamford,...

October 25, 2018 | Car Accidents

7 Tips To Enjoy Halloween Safely

Halloween is every child’s favorite holiday. After all, when else can you dress up as your favorite character, get free candy and stay up late – even on a school night? Unfortunately, children are more than twice as likely to be killed in a car accident on Halloween than on any other...

October 18, 2018 | Car Accidents

Devastating Limo Crash Kills 20 in Upstate New York

It was supposed to be a birthday celebration at an upstate New York brewery when 17 young friends hired a bus for a trip to a brewery. At the last minute, a 2001 Ford Excursion stretch limousine was substituted when the bus was not available. When the limousine barreled through...

October 11, 2018 | Car Accidents

Drunk Driver Mows Down Boy Scouts, Killing One

The Boy Scouts ages 12-16 were walking on the shoulder of David Terry Road in Manorville, facing oncoming traffic along with their adult chaperones. Suddenly, an allegedly drunk driver barreled into 5 of the Scouts, head-on, injuring all of them including two seriously. One 12-year old boy later died of...

October 4, 2018 | Truck Accident

How Truck Accidents Are Different from Car Accidents

If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident, you know that they are far different than a car crash. First of all, consider the huge differences between the two vehicles in size and weight. A tractor-trailer can be up to 53 feet long – 3 times...

September 27, 2018 | Bicycle Accidents

Successful Citi Bike Experiences Its First Bicyclist Traffic Fatality

You see them everywhere in New York City. Those ubiquitous blue Citi Bikes are a huge hit. Bikers have enjoyed 65 million rides since 2013. However, bicycling on crowded city streets is not without risk and Citi Bike experienced its first rider fatality last summer. A 36-year old investment banker lost his...

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