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Repo Hijacked When a Tow Truck Becomes a Weapon
Car Accidents

Repo Hijacked: When a Tow Truck Becomes a Weapon

A stolen tow truck in Brooklyn turned a simple repossession into a crime spree, leaving wrecked cars and legal chaos behind. What seems like a viral headline actually exposes a web of serious consequences—from felony grand larceny and property damage charges to federal prosecution under the Dyer Act. Find out how victims can recover what they lose.

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Wypadek na chodniku w Brooklynie
Car Accidents

Wypadek na chodniku w Brooklynie: Czy kierowca, który dostał udaru, może ponosić odpowiedzialność? Szokująca prawda o „nagłych przypadkach medycznych” i ubezpieczeniu

Starszy kierowca rzekomo doznał udaru i wjechał na chodnik, zabijając jedną osobę — wywołując debatę, czy problemy zdrowotne mogą zwalniać z odpowiedzialności. Zgodnie z prawem Nowojorskiego, kierowca może być uniewinniony gdy zdarzenie było całkowicie nieprzewidywalne, lecz jeśli występowały sygnały ostrzegawcze, sąd może uznać to za zaniedbanie.

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Car Accidents

Brooklyn Sidewalk Crash: Can a Driver Who Suffers a Stroke Be Held Liable? The Shocking Truth About “Medical Emergency” Defenses and Insurance

An elderly driver allegedly suffered a stroke and veered onto a sidewalk, killing one and injuring others — fueling a debate over whether sudden medical emergencies can excuse liability. Under NY law, a driver may be absolved only if the health event was absolutely unforeseeable, but if warning signs existed, courts may treat it as negligence.

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Alec Baldwin Crashed His SUV This Week — Who’s Really at Fault
Car Accidents

Alec Baldwin Crashed His SUV This Week — Who’s Really at Fault?

Alec Baldwin reportedly swerved to avoid a garbage truck in the Hamptons, lost control, and crashed his SUV into a tree. Under New York’s pure comparative fault system, even a defensive maneuver can result in shared liability if the reaction is judged unreasonable. Find out what differentiates these different types of accidents.

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Why Is I 87 in Rockland in the Top Five Dangerous Roads in New York
Car Accidents

Why Is I-87 in Rockland in the Top Five Dangerous Roads in New York?

It may not be a cliff hanger in the middle of the rocky mountains, but I-87 pulls its punch when it comes to danger. Perhaps a hazard in disguise, the Interstate has on the highest levels of congestion and traffic volume in the state. As with any commuter highway, stop-and-go accidents can rack up quite significantly year by year.

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