Empty New York City streets and roads became an all-too-common sight over the past several months. Many saw it as a break from the usual by pausing reckless and careless driving on congested thoroughfares while New Yorkers adapted to the pandemic.
A Life Lost by a Life-Saving Vehicle
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Damages for emotional losses in wrongful death lawsuits
The emotional weight of a wrongful death is immense. There's the cold shock of reality, the numbness of depression and the constant worry about the future. No matter what role that person played in your life, having them leave this world so suddenly can create an unfillable hole in your heart and life. Many people in these situations seek help and guidance through wrongful death claims.
A wrongful death suit is not about putting a price on a life
Losing a loved one is never easy. It's even harder when a loved one dies in an accident caused by another party's reckless and negligent actions. When this happens, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim on behalf of the deceased.
Who is responsible for the deadly limo crash?
The investigation into the limousine crash in upstate New York is early and ongoing. There are many unanswered questions about what happened and why.
UNDERSTANDING A WRONGFUL DEATH ACTION
How do you know if you have a claim? Who can sue for wrongful death?
Stop And Go - The Debate Continues On Red Light Cameras
New York City still uses photo enforcement at stoplights. Is it saving lives?
New York Tugboat Crash Claimed Three Crewmember's Lives
On March 12, 2016 a tugboat escorting a crane from Albany to Jersey City, collided with a stationary construction barge located near the Tappan Zee Bridge. The tugboat, named The Specialist, was manned by three crewmembers, all of whom perished in the incident. After hitting the barge, the tugboat capsized and sank to the bottom of the Hudson River.
New York Wrongful Death Lawsuit Ongoing
In the ongoing case of a teacher killed after a New York Police Department (NYPD) officer drove into him, the NYPD is refusing to release records pertaining to the incident. The event happened on July 6, 2013 at the intersection of Broadway and Hooper Street in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old was crossing the street when he was struck by a marked police van and thrown onto the pavement. He later died from severe head injuries, and his family is currently suing the NYPD, New York City, and the officer who was driving.
Dangers of Older Drivers
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety estimated in 2013 that there were approximately 23.6 million drivers age 70 and above in the United States. With age comes health complications, such as dementia, loss of vision, loss of hearing, and longer response time. These declines in health can create a dangerous situation for the older driver, as well as all other drivers on the road.
