Crossing a street in New York can be a frightening experience, especially during the busy spring and summer months, as one tries not to get hit by a car or other vehicle. Sadly, many local families have had to deal with a fatal accident involving a loved one. Just...
Study says cell phones linked to over 25 percent of car accidents
New Yorkers love their cell phones, and some residents might admit to using their phones in inappropriate situations such as behind the wheel. Over the past few years, driving while using a cell phone has become a major cause of car accidents all across America. Cell...
Staten Island woman receives settlement after car accident
Getting injured in a car accident can be a very tumultuous occurrence in a person's life. Dealing with so many expenses on top of having to recover from the injury itself can be overwhelming for an accident victim and their family. Fortunately, victims can recover...
Medical malpractice lawsuits hold physicians accountable
Staten Island residents generally have a lot of faith in doctors, and this faith is usually justified. Physicians are required to undergo years of schooling and training to make sure that they have an acceptable level of skill and judgment. When a patient undergoes a...
New York increases efforts to stop distracted driving
The month of April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving has proven to be a big problem in this country. Statistics show that in 2013, over 3,000 people were killed in distracted driving related accidents. In the same year close to 424,000...
