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Former New Jersey Nets star was involved in an accident. His SUV struck a tree in Manhattan. Jayson refused to submit to a sobriety test on the scene of the accident, which occurred at approximately 3 AM. Mr. Williams did have a cut on his head and was taken to Bellevue Hospital Center reports New York Car Accident Lawyers.

Mr. Williams was eventually charged with driving while intoxicated. When officers arrived on the scene of the accident, the former NBA star was sitting in the passenger’s seat of the automobile. He indicated that someone else had been driving, however, witnesses indicated that Jayson himself was driving when the crash occurred.

This is not the first time that Jayson Williams has had to deal with legal woes. A limousine driver was shot and killed in Jayson William’s home and he was arrested and tried. He now faces a retrial on a charge of reckless manslaughter in that case. It seems once professional athletes find trouble, they find attorneys like New York Injury Lawyers who can save their lives and freedom.

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A city cop was attempting to write a citation on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The driver of the car was being cited for drunk driving. The officer was only identified as a twenty-seven year old who worked the Manhattan South Task Force. New York Car Accident Lawyers report that at approximately 4:30 AM, the officer identified a reckless driver as driving erratically.

The five-year veteran pulled the first automobile over and got out of his car. Within minutes, a second driver swerved to avoid hitting the officer’s car and the confiscated auto, which was being driven by the officer’s partner. This driver collided with a yellow cab and lost control of his vehicle just prior to smashing into the officer.

The officer was rushed to Bellevue Hospital and was listed in stable conditions. The driver of the second vehicle was a Queens’s man who was only 4-foot-3-inches tall and required special equipment to reach the pedals of the car. According to a New York Injury Lawyer, both drivers failed Breathalyzer exams at the sight of the accident and were charged with driving while intoxicated and driving while impaired.

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A woman biking as a hobby on a Bronx street lost her life after being hit by a bus. She wasn’t actually on the bike when she was hit. The woman’s family stated that she was an avid bike rider and that it was clearly a horrible way for her to lose her life. The woman known as the Mother Teresa of the Bronx was honored with a two-mile bike ride prior to her burial service reports New York Car Accident Lawyers.

The woman just short of 60 and was on a bike ride when someone carelessly opened a car door directly in the path where she was riding. The door clipped her bike and caused her to fall from her bike and into the path of a city bus.

The ceremony honoring the woman was held after the bike ride, which had ended at E. Tremont Avenue, which is where the accident originally occurred. In addition to the bike ride, family and friends dedicated a “ghost bike” in honor of the woman. New York Injury Lawyers report that the bike was filled with colorful roses, daisies and carnations.

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Two pedestrians were struck when a semi-truck and sport utility vehicle collided. The pedestrians were taken to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital after the crash. The driver of the SUV was also transported to the same hospital report New York Car Accident Lawyers.

Emergency Medical Technicians were quick to lend praise to the witnesses at the accident. Witnesses report that the SUV was actually on top of one of the pedestrians. The quick thinking bystanders were able to move the SUV and help rescue the bystander before authorities arrived.

Anyone who has been injured in an accident involving a car or truck should contact a New York Injury Lawyer to represent their interests.

Although the two pedestrians and the SUV driver had to be taken to the hospital, the driver of the sme-truck was not injured. The Lombard Police Department are investigating the accident report New York Car Accident Lawyers.

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A student of Stony Brook University from China, was killed Tuesday evening when crossing Nicolls Road. The pedestrian was struck by more than one automobile and died at the scene. Details and pictures of the accident are not available at this time, as it is still under investigation, and no criminal charges have yet been filed. Evidence of drugs or alcohol has not been revealed as factors in this tragedy. Malice or ill-intent is unlikely as a cause as well. It appears at first glance that it was simply an unfortunate event that took place. The accident occurred around 9pm near the South Entrance of the Medical Center at the University. At least two cars, and possibly a third one hit the victim. Drivers of two of the vehicles stopped at the scene, but at least one witness stated that another vehicle struck him and did not stop. It is unclear why the driver did not stop, as police have not discovered the identity of this individual.The victim was registered to study at Stony Brook University and in New York on a student visa from Shenyang, China. The field he was majoring in or class schedule is not known at this time. His parents have been notified of this terrible accident, although they were not available for comments.
a New York Car Accident Lawyer says the victim was identified to investigators by someone at the school, as he was not carrying any type of ID. His student visa which contained his fingerprints was later found, and used for confirmation.

If you or someone you know has been injured or even killed in a car/ truck accident, a New York Injury Lawyer will be needed to help you defend your rights. Additionally a good attorney will greatly enhance your chances for a positive outcome in your case.

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Tragedy struck once again on Ocean Avenue in Ronkonkoma. One teenager was killed and his passenger was injured when their car collided with a truck. The teens were traveling south on Ocean Avenue, and the other driver was headed west on Veterans Memorial Highway when the two collided. The cause of the crash is not known at this time. It has not been reported if drugs or alcohol was a factor in this incident. The driver of the truck was arrested for driving with a revoked license, and pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor charge. The injured teen was last reported to be in critical condition at Stony Brook University Medical Center. He is a student at Connetquot High School, as was the driver, who was pronounced dead at Southside Hospital in Bay Shore. The driver is the third teenage victim from car accidents on Ocean Avenue in the last two years. Two teens were killed in separate crashes in 2008, both having graduated just months earlier. In response to these accidents, Connetquot schools are increasing driver's safety courses. Crisis counselors are available to any student who wishes to speak with them about the tragedy.

The driver of the truck was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and the Suffolk District Attorney's office will determine if additional charges will be filed. He has a previous criminal history which includes possession of a controlled substance and petty larceny. His bail was set at $25,000 due to the seriousness of this incident and his past.

Anyone who has been injured in an accident involving a car or truck should contact a New York Injury Lawyer to represent their interests. There are also New York Car Accident Lawyers available to those affected by an automobile accident, regardless of if you caused the accident or were a victim. Loved ones of those killed in car related crashes, have rights as well.
A New York Injury Lawyer can assist you with your personal injury case, whether victim or defendant. Having the best attorney in your corner will greatly improve the outcome of your case.

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A Brooklyn tragedy has police still looking for the driver of a minivan that crashed into other vehicles, resulting in the death of one man. A Dodge Caravan with Oklahoma plates smashed into the taxi cab of a hard-working immigrant from Latvia, at 21st Avenue and 65th Street. The two vehicles crashed into a couple of parked cars, knocking down a tree, and bursting into flames. The taxi pushed one of the parked cars into a house where a man and his family slept. He reported hearing a loud crash and feeling the house shake. It is not known at this time how much damage was done to the home or if the family will need to find another residence. It does not appear that anyone in the home was injured in the incident. The driver fled on foot, and has not yet been located. A New York Car Accident Lawyer reports that the victim’s body was found dangling from the door of the cab and was so badly burned by the crash, the investigators had difficulty in determining his gender at first. It was also his 62nd birthday. There is no information about the driver of the Caravan at present and because of the early hour of the crash, witnesses are unlikely. The cause of the accident will not be determined until the driver has been apprehended. It is unclear if alcohol or drugs played any part in this tragic incident. The victim’s ex-wife is the only family it is believed at this time that he has.

If you have lost a loved one in a car/van accident, you need to contact a New York Injury Lawyer to represent your family's interests. New York Car Accident Lawyers represent clients whose lives have been changed as a result of someone's negligence. New York Car Accident Lawyers will assist you with your personal injury case.

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A Mattituck home will never be occupied again after a woman drove her car through the house. The driver of a 2007 Lexus ES250 was driving on Grand Avenue, headed south, when her car accelerated suddenly. She lost control of the vehicle, struck a tree, and collided with the home. Pushing through one of the bedrooms in the house, she then came to rest upon the impact of a second tree. It is not known what caused the unexpected acceleration of the Lexus. The home belonged to a 94 year old woman, who was not hurt by the incident, but was in the house when the accident occurred. The driver was airlifted to Stony Brook University Medical Center, and her status is not known at this time. She had to be extracted from the car, as the damage was so extensive. The doors and roof had to be removed to get her free. The Southold Town Building Department has declared that the house is not safe to live in, and it has been condemned. There were crews on the scene to care for the car and driver, as well as those to keep the house from collapsing further. About thirty members of the Mattituck Fire Department responded to the accident. Although it is believed that the home owner is currently staying with friends, it is unclear at this time if she has established any plans for her future residence. Neighbors were upset that an accident of this nature could happen in their area.

For injuries resulting from a car accident, a New York Injury Lawyer will be needed to resolve your case and get you the results you deserve. A New York Car Accident Lawyer is also essential. There are many issues involved in a automobile accident, especially when there are injuries. Without a New York Car Accident Lawyer you will not receive the absolute best results in the resolution of your situation.

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In 2008, a Westchester couple owned a Lexus luxury automobile and feel absolutely certain that had a faulty accelerator. The five-year-old by was the youngest of the children and as with any family, the loss of their son has left them distraught. A New York Car Accident Lawyer reports that Toyota’s failure to properly repair the defects in the electronic throttle in various Lexus and Toyota vehicles resulted in the death of the young boy.

In similar situations, which appear to be happening all across the nation. In this particular case, the mother of the young boy was driving the Lexus RX RX350 at what was deemed a safe speed and her son was strapped in his car seat. The mother tried to stop by applying the brakes but realized quickly that she was not slowing down and was not going to be able to stop the vehicle just as it careened out of control.

In a moment of panic, the mother tried to make a decision on what to do for the best for her child and that of her family inside the automobile. The driver's decision to leave the road eventually caused the car to slam into a stonewall. This impact was what left the young boy severe traumatic injuries. A New York Car Accident Lawyer has said that the driver and mother of the young boy were unconscious and spent six days in a coma. She too suffered critical injuries eventually losing her spleen and part of her intestines in addition to various neck, back and leg injuries. The drive and mother of the deceased boy still suffers from residual effects of the crash.

If there is injury which is a part of the car accident, you will certainly need a New York Injury Lawyer to help you defend yourself or on the other side get you the award or reimbursement to which you are entitled. This is a must when injury occurs as the result of a car accident.

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When a three-car pile-up occurs due to the fact that one of the drivers, a nineteen year old crossed the centerline and collided with an oncoming Audi sedan and a Ford SUV. New York Car Accident Lawyers report that the passenger, a nineteen-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. This was apparently the only fatality in this three-car incident.

In this particular case, the three people in the SUV were treated for minor injuries and no one in the Sedan was hurt.

Although this type of accident occurs much more often than anyone would feel comfortable admitting, the details on how to handle the events, which follow a fatal loss, are sometimes difficult to see and understand depending on the ability of the victims to find a New York Car Accident Lawyer.

If there is injury in your car accident, you will certainly need a New York Injury Lawyer to help you defend yourself or get you the award or reimbursement to which you are entitled.

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Two New York Police officers were injured in Bronx crash when a drunk driver struck two cars at an intersection at White Plains and Gun Hill Roads. One of the cars was an unmarked police car according to New York Car Accident Lawyers. Two officers and the driver of the second vehicle were injured at approximately 11:30 PM.

Approximately fifteen minutes later, the driver who was thought to have been drinking hit another car near Central Park Avenue near McLean Avenue. The occupants of the second crash were a sixty-five year old man and his sixty-three year old wife. The man was killed and his wife was hospitalized. The driver was arrested and charged with vehicular manslaughter reports a New York Car Accident Lawyer.

The man charged in the accident was originally charged with DWI but the charges were upgraded to manslaughter.
If there is injury which is a part of the car accident, you will certainly need a New York Injury Lawyer to help you defend yourself or on the other side get you the award or reimbursement to which you are entitled. This is a must when injury occurs as the result of a car accident.

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