Source: NYDailyNews
Accidents involving motor vehicles are always brutal. The brutality is seen and experienced by thousands of people/families in New York every year. Many people die while some are lucky to escape with inevitable injuries.
Most often, such accidents happen because of unforeseen things. Auto accident attorneys in the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, New York and Long Island deal with many such cases every year. The brutality of motor vehicle accidents was again evident on February 14, 2018 in Suffolk County on Long Island. Five people lost their lives in this tragic incident.
What Exactly Happened?
The accident happened at about 11:20 am, local time on Route 25 near Woodlot Road in Ridge, Suffolk County. According to the police report, a motorist, who was trying to escape from pursuit in a stolen 2018 Chevy Camaro, is responsible for the crash.
The Camaro, stolen on Tuesday, collided with a 2012 Mazda traveling east and an oil tanker travelling west. The collision was so powerful that the Mazda went on to hit a 1999 Infiniti. The Camaro was being chased by a police unit. However, the unit chasing the car was not in full chase mode, said the police.
At least four people died because the Mazda burst into flames after the collision. The fifth casualty on-the-spot was the motorist driving the stolen Camaro. As for the drivers of Infiniti and the oil tanker, the police expect them to survive.
The stolen Camaro was being driven by a 19-year old teen, Londell Skinner, who was accompanied by Jamel Turner, aged 23. Skinner died inside the car whereas Jamel suffered non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment.
The Bottom Line:
Motor vehicle accidents are always dangerous. At times, the parties involved cannot be blamed for auto damage or passenger death. Such things can happen for other reasons such as road conditions and weather.
In an accident scenario like the one described here, you must contact an experienced motor vehicle accident attorney in Bronx, Brooklyn, New York, Queens and Nassau County for fair compensation or to avoid unnecessary legal problems.
Have you lost a family member or been injured in motor vehicle accident? Call us right now!
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Source: NewsDay
Motor vehicle accidents are always dangerous. Thousands of deaths from such accidents are recorded every year in New York. A 70-year-old woman, Lorraine Sheehan, from Lake Ronkonkoma joined the list of deaths caused by motor vehicle accidents in Hauppauge.
This accident injured two people. One is the 73-year-old husband of the deceased and the other is 32-year-old Patrick Chestnut from Fairfield, Ohio. You definitely do not want to be a victim of the brutality of motor vehicle accidents. According to experienced accident attorneys in Bronx, such accidents happen for many reasons.
What Exactly Happened?
Patrick Chestnut’s Mazda was travelling eastbound on Nesconset highway. His Mazda crashed head-on with the Sheehans’ 2017 Honda while making a turn at route 111. The Honda driven by Robert Sheehan, the husband of Loraine Sheehan. They were traveling westbound. Chestnut was carrying a 31-year-old passenger, Karma Spear, of Bay Shore in his Mazda, says the local police. This accident happened at 12:15 pm local time.
Lorraine Sheehan was rushed to St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown where she was pronounced dead, said Suffolk County Police in a news release. According to the release, Robert Sheehan and Karma Spear were taken to Stony Brook University Hospital where Robert’s injuries were declared serious. Karma Spear’s injuries were not serious.
Both vehicles have been impounded for safety check. The Police has asked witnesses to come forward with any vital information about the incident.
The Bottom Line:
Coming to the point, motor vehicle accidents sometimes happen for multiple reasons. In any scenario, you will need to get in touch with an experienced motor vehicle accident attorney in Bronx, Brooklyn, Long Island, Nassau County, Queens, and New York, NY for a chance at being fairly compensated for your loss.
The Hauppauge Traffic Court, which is located in the H. Lee Dennison Building, in Hauppauge New York is currently being sued by the Federal Government. This lawsuit, which commenced in 2015 in U.S. District Court alleges that the traffic court is acting unconstitutionally by jailing motorists, and refusing to engage in plea-bargaining for motorists who seek sworn depositions in their respective cases. Attorneys claim that the traffic court is eliminating all appropriate checks and balances by selecting both the judicial hearing officers and prosecutors for the local traffic court. Traffic Court in Hauppauge, New York has locally gained a reputation as a chaotic court system which will keep attorneys and motorists waiting for inordinate amounts of time.
Traffic courts and traffic policies on Long Island have been subject to public protest as of late. Particularly the school speed zone camera program which was shut down after great public outcry. The red-light camera program which does not allow the accused to defend their case in court but rather mandates a fine automatically upon issuance has also sparked vehement opposition. These developments cause many motorists to see traffic law as a backdoor tax rather than as part of a comprehensive public safety policy. Traffic violations are violations, not crimes and so certain constitutional rights pertaining to the fourth, fifth, and sixth amendments do not technically apply and sometimes are practically ignored altogether by the courts. Formal rules of evidence during trials are also frequently ignored or enforced by the courts in a half-hearted and informal manner. In the United States, driving is a privilege, not a right though for many in modern society. Their well-being and ability to earn an income depends upon it.
Hiring an experienced attorney that understands how to negotiate your case can determine whether you keep your driving privileges in Suffolk County. Call the Law Firm of Vaughn, Weber & Prakope, PLLC at 516-858-2620, to speak with an experienced traffic attorney.
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An out of control car caused a Nassau County bus stop crash. Four people were injured in the crash as reported by News 12. Faulty equipment and failure to maintain a motor vehicle can lead to accidents like the one in New Hyde Park when a blown tire caused a car to crash into a bus stop. People may not realize that, depending on the reasons for the tire failure, the owner and driver can be liable for injuries caused by faulty equipment or maintenance failures in New York motor vehicles.
Many times, car crashes and the resulting liability is clear cut. Other times it is very difficult to determine where the fault lies in car crashes. Juries are taxed with the burden of deciding how to apportion fault in personal injury trials. It is almost impossible to predict jury outcomes and any lawyer will tell you that. Therefore it makes logical sense to spend time maintaining your motor vehicles and do your very best to avoid preventable car crashes.
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If you or someone you are concerned about have been injured in a motor vehicle accident of any kind, call the Law Firm of Vaughn, Weber & Prakope, PLLC at 516-858-2620 today. Remember, successful litigation is no accident.
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