When a DWI Turns Into a Multi-Vehicle Disaster on the LIE: What Every New Yorker Should Know
An 8-car crash on the Long Island Expressway shows how one impaired driver can unleash chaos, leaving multiple victims injured and traffic paralyzed for hours. Under New York law, a DWI crash can trigger criminal charges, civil lawsuits, and complex insurance disputes — each with its own challenges.
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.
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.
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.
The Driver Ran — But the Law Didn’t: Brooklyn Hit-and-Run Leaves 11-Year-Old Critically Injured
A hit-and-run left an 11-year-old boy critically injured after being struck by a speeding sedan. As police search for the driver, families are reminded that New York law treats hit and runs as a serious crime—and that victims have options for recovery.
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.
How Do the Narrow and Twisting Roads in Rockland County Cause Car Accidents?
Rockland County can be described as a gateway from New York City to the rest of upstate. This can bring along a lot of inexperienced city drivers onto the harsh roads that Rockland has to offer. From weather-related incidents to constant construction work along its most famous routes, the county is not always a drive in the park.
Staten Island Accounts for a Quarter of New York City’s Traffic Crash-Related Child Fatalities
Though smaller in population and size, Staten Island boasts the highest highway mileage per capita than any other borough. In turn, this increases dependency upon automobiles and the island struggles to protect its adolescent demographic. Learn how the lack of pedestrian infrastructure and high-speed limits play a role in the crisis.
Why Does Queens Have a High Number of Bus-to-Car Collisions?
Queens has a high portion of buses driving through its roads relative to its neighboring boroughs. The mixture of buses, cars, bicycles, and pedestrians heightens the risk of dangerous accidents waiting to happen. Find out what causes bus accidents and why Queens is such a hot spot for them.
How Does Poor Road Infrastructure Lead to Car Accidents in Queens?
Queens is riddled with poor road infrastructure. In addition to traffic inconvenience and vehicles’ tire weariness, it stands firm as one of the top contributing factors in car accidents. While it seems unlikely, there are legal avenues to hold parties responsible. Find out who is accountable and how to act.
