Manhattan

Published on: December 20, 2011

Two vehicles crash seriously injures both drivers

by Stephen Bilkis

Two men driving – one allegedly heading the wrong way – were left with serious injuries after they collided head-on. They were driving down the turnpike and one of the drivers was going east instead of West when they crashed. Police are investigating whether or not alcohol was involved now.

Just before 4 a.m., a 30-year-old man was driving a 1999 black Honda Accord and heading west instead of east on the eastbound side of the Turnpike when he hit a 1997 green Ford Taurus head on, which was driven by a 30-year-old man, said a policeman.

Police say the car accident happened on the very far-left eastbound lane. Luckily there were not many other cars on the road at that time of the morning.

Published on: November 13, 2011

Car accident leaves one dead and one airlifted to a special medical facility

by Stephen Bilkis

A Manhattan Car Accident Firm described a severe car crash involving two vehicles Monday. One woman was killed and the other was airlifted to a special medical facility at the scene.

He went on to explain that the 32-year-old woman, who died, was driving her car and was apparently hit by a man who crossed over into her lane expectantly. The man’s car burst into flames right after he was pulled from his vehicle by passing motorists.

“He is lucky to be alive after such a severe crash,” said a policeman. “It’s one of the worst we’ve seen in a while. Witnesses at the scene said they just barely got him out in time.”

Published on: November 10, 2011

Teenage Stole Truck and Crashed into Building

by Stephen Bilkis

A NY Car Accident Lawyer explained that police were called when a vehicle struck into a building on Thursday Evening. The accident happened close to the intersection of Highway 73 and Columbus Street.

The police department said that before they even reached the scene there were reports of a stolen truck. The truck was stolen from Stark Street and was reported by its owner. When police arrived at the scene they immediately discovered that the truck which crashed was in fact the Chevy truck which was stolen.

The truck crashed into Fred’s Service Center just off Highway 73. This resulted in thousands of dollars of damage which was caused by the driver of the stolen truck. The business is a family business which specializes in servicing and repairing vehicles. The truck slammed into the side of the building at speed.

Published on: October 31, 2011

New recommendations for car seats released today

by Stephen Bilkis

For years now it has been a milestone for parents to switch their one-year-old children from rear-facing car seats to forward-facing car seats. NY Car Accident Lawyers pointed out today that a study from 2007 has convinced the American Academy of Pediatrics to recommend raising this milestone to age two.

This study found staggering statistics that children under 2 are 75 percent less likely to suffer severe or fatal injuries in a vehicle accident if they face backward.

The Academy says a baby’s head is relatively large in proportion to the rest of his body, and the bones of his neck are structurally immature, described the NYC Car Accident Lawyer. They say if he’s rear-facing, his entire body is better supported by the shell of the car seat.

Published on: October 16, 2011

Man Killed After Hitting another Vehicle

by Stephen Bilkis

A man was killed after crossing a highway median and hitting another vehicle. The driver and a woman passenger in the other vehicle were taken to the hospital and treated for minor injuries, reports a New York Injury Lawyer. The driver had been drinking prior to the accident, but law enforcement officials say that was not the cause of the accident. The reason why the man crossed the median is still under investigation.

The 81-year old man was pronounced dead at the hospital. He had been driving a Chevy Blazer. The driver and the woman passenger had been driving a Chevy Suburban. The accident occurred around 9pm on a Monday. The man in the Blazer crossed the median and hit the Suburban which was headed in the opposite direction, explains a New York Injury Lawyer. It is unclear at this time if the man had been drinking or was under the influence of drugs. Further investigation is needed to determine if the man was having a medical emergency while driving or if he simply wasn’t paying attention to where he was going at the time.

Luckily, no other vehicles were involved in the accident. According to a New York Car Accident Lawyer, police will probably interview witnesses to learn more about what happened right before and after the accident occurred. The man was alone in his vehicle and the driver and the woman were the only people in the other vehicle, so witnesses may include those driving near the vehicles or those driving by after the accident happened.

Published on: August 16, 2011

Tragic Death of and Auto Sales Founder

by Stephen Bilkis

Pete Peters was a well-known and deeply respected man who left his mark on the community of Amherst County. Our time on this earth is precious, and we never really know when it is coming to a close, this was tragically the case with Pete Peters, who passed away this week.

According to a NY Car Accident Lawyer, Pete was the beloved founder of Pete’s Auto Sales, where he was known as one of the county’s finest businessmen. Peters, who was only 73, died on February 16th, due to injuries inflicted on the 3rd of February following a car accident that took place while he was commuting from Northern Virginia. The vehicle that Pete Peters was driving was intended for sale. This was not a hit and run. In Manhattan and Nassau County, Hit and runs are taken very seriously and penalties are heavy.

Next year was supposed to mark the 50 year anniversary of Pete’s business. A New York Car Accident Lawyer expands that Pete was proud of his business and was considered to be a real people person. People often stopped at Pete’s Auto Sales for advice and directions. Pete’s sister revealed that after Pete got out of the Army Reserve, his grandfather helped him start the business in 1962. A New York Injury Lawyer shares that Pete was very involved in the community, he supported the local fire-fighters, sponsored a Dixie youth baseball team, and was a very active Gideon.