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Published on: December 17, 2011

Train derails and kills at least one person

by Stephen Bilkis

Families received news today of a tragic car accident involving a train. The accident was a surprise to everybody standing by. A white Ford Focus was sitting waiting for the train to pass when the train unexpectedly derailed and crushed the car to the point where officials can’t tell how many people might have been in the car. This is not distracted driving.

Witnesses at the scene said it happened so fast, they were certain the driver of the Ford Focus didn’t see it coming.

The coroner is on the scene and the car is currently crushed under the train and some power lines.

Published on: December 14, 2011

Two dead and one injured in shooting and car crash

by Stephen Bilkis

There is recent news of a deadly shooting and car accident that left two people dead and one severely injured Monday.

The police say they were responding to an accident report and when they arrived, they found four people at the scene.

They found two people who had been shot and killed and one who was severely injured. The fourth person had not been wounded or injured so he was taken in for questioning.

Published on: December 11, 2011

23-Year-Old killed in drunken driving crash Monday

by Stephen Bilkis

Police stated Monday that a one-car accident killed a 23-year-old woman and injured a 29-year-old man Saturday night.

The police are still investigating but it looks like the driver of the vehicle will be charged with both a second-degree Vehicular Manslaughter offense and Driving While Intoxicated offense, a reporter recounted.

The 29-year-old man had allegedly been drinking at a party with his girlfriend, who was killed in the crash, and they were on their way home driving down the interstate in his 2003 Chevy Trailblazer. Sources said he somehow turned off the road and hit a guardrail and it sent the car flipping over. The 23-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Published on: November 8, 2011

15-year old girl dies in senseless crash

by Stephen Bilkis

NY Car Accident Lawyers described a horrific crash involving three teenagers and a police car. “The kid was driving without headlights and a police officer was merely going to pull them over for safety reasons.”

He went on to explain that the driver quickly took off in his vehicle to avoid the police officer and subsequently sideswiped another vehicle and ended the tirade by slamming into a brick wall.

The reporters on the scene said there was a 15-year old boy, a 14-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy in the car, who incidentally, was driving. The 15-year-old victim was sitting in the front passenger seat and did not survive the crash.

Published on: October 6, 2011

Woman accused of killing CHP Officer in crash now faces civil suits as well, cites NY Injury Lawyer 

by Stephen Bilkis

A 23 year old woman who was flying high on Methamphetamine at 67 miles per hour crashed into a California Highway Patrol officer, last June, killing him instantly, claims a New York Injury Lawyer. The accident left the family of the officer devastated, and the driver who is accused of killing the man behind bars.   This is the same as Drunk Driving. Reports obtained by authorities stated that the family of the victim is now filing civil suits against the woman in addition to the criminal charges being held against her. Police in the Bronx and Brooklyn want to make certain that they send a message that what the woman did was wrong and they state that all of the money that is won in the case will go towards helping others, in particular young people who want to become police officers.   The Lawyer also stated in his report that the widow of the officer who was killed, along with his parents, had filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the woman in addition to a complaint of personal injury and property damage. The woman who killed the officer is still in custody and could face 15 years to life in prison just from the criminal charges filed against her.   The NY City Car Accident Lawyer said that the civil cases will likely result in fines that could become quite steep. Friends and family of the officer say that he was a good man who just wanted to keep people safe. The woman is scheduled to go to trial in San Luis Obispo for her crimes.
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Published on: September 16, 2011

Two Car Crashes Put Traffic On Hold

by Stephen Bilkis

According to a New York Car Accident Lawyer, at 2:30 on Wednesday, March 2nd 2011, near the Springwood picnic site, at Accrington Road, Whalley, two silver cars crashed into each other. It became necessary for firefighters from Great Harwood and Clitheroe, to cut the door off the silver Chevrolet Matiz, in order to get the 79 year-old lady passenger out of her vehicle.

In heavy traffic like in The Bronx and Brooklyn distracted driving is common.

A New York Injury Lawyer expands, that the woman broke her leg in the crash, and suffered chest injuries as well. She was immediately transported to the Royal Blackburn Hospital for further care. Apparently, the woman’s husband had been driving, but he only suffered some minor injuries. The passengers, in the other vehicle did sustain some injuries, the woman who was 78, broke her sternum, but the male driver of the silver VW did not suffer any injuries. it is suspected that this accident was caused by distracted driving.

Published on: August 10, 2011

Intoxicated Man Dies after Hitting a Wall with Vehicle

by Stephen Bilkis

A man suspected of being intoxicated while driving died after crashing his car into a pole and then a wall. After being pulled over by police, the man fled the scene and minutes later crashed the vehicle, a white Honda Civic, says a NY Car Accident Lawyer. Police did not pursue the man after he sped away. A full examination by the medical examiner will tell police more about the level of alcohol in the man’s system at the time of the accident. No one else was injured as a result of this accident.

The accident occurred shortly after midnight Sunday morning. Before the accident, police had pulled the man over after receiving a tip that a drunk driver was driving on the highway. Apparently, the man was drunk enough to catch the attention of other motorists. Police pulled the man over with the intention of determining whether the man was intoxicated. The man drove off before the police were able to question him, reports a New York Injury Attorney. The name of the driver will not be given to the media until the man’s family has been notified. It is not uncommon for the names of those involved in fatal accidents not be reported until family members have been contacted.

It is not known where the man was coming from at the time of the accident. He may have been drinking at a bar or at a party. Unfortunately, police were unable to detain the man and prevent this senseless accident. If the man had been detained, he might have been taken into custody and held until he sobered up. The man probably did not want to face the consequences of driving under the influence which could have included fines or time in prison. Drunk driving is treated very seriously in The Bronx and Brooklyn A toxicology exam will be performed to determine how much the man drank before the accident. It is unclear where the man was trying to go after he fled from police. Funeral arrangements will probably be made after the family has been notified.

Published on: August 7, 2011

A Closer Look Into Saturday’s Truck/Car Accident

by Stephen Bilkis

According to a New York Car Accident Lawyer, an accident took place on Saturday at 9:44 in the morning. This crash involved to vehicles and the police department of Wetzel County responded to the call almost instantly. The crash scene was located at the intersection of state route 89 and state route 2 in Wetzel County. A New York Injury Lawyer shares that the vehicles involved in the tragic accident included a 1996 Mazda and a semi-trailer that was carrying compressed hydrogen.

IN the Bronx and Brooklyn there are laws against certain signs which might distract a driver and cause an accident.

The driver of the semi, had no noted treatment for any injuries, but the driver of the Mazda was taken immediately to Wetzel County Hospital. A New York Injury Lawyer expands that the driver is still being treated at the hospital due to injuries sustained during the Saturday crash. Several officers from the New Martinsville Police Department as well as Emergency Medical Services, and the fire-department all responded to the call for help during the accident. A New York Car Accident Lawyer reveals that this incredible team, along with the help of 911 dispatcher Gary Glasscock, is responsible for aiding those involved in this dangerous crash.

Published on: August 3, 2011

Australian Rugby Player Involved in Car Accident

by Stephen Bilkis

An Australian rugby player was injured recently when his car was hit by a local transit bus. Two teammates traveling in a car behind the player were able to pull him from the car. Even though the player suffered minor injuries to his back, neck and chest, he underwent a brain scan to determine if he also suffered a concussion. Head injuries that go untreated can lead to serious health risks later on, notes a New York Auto Accident Lawyer. The player may have also injured his shoulder, but further tests are needed.

Those on the bus were not injured in the accident. The bus, carrying around 43 people, was making its regular stops when it hit the car. It is unknown at this time who caused the accident, the player or the bus driver, because police are still gathering evidence. The State Transit Department is cooperating fully with law enforcement to determine the exact cause of the accident. The accident happened in the morning around 8am.

The 23-year old rugby player was on his way to train when the accident occurred. The talented player was a member of the Sea Eagles Queensland Cup feeder team last season. This season, the player participated in two pre-season trials and was in contention to play against. Lawyers in Brooklyn and the Bronx are well aware of the complications which arise from bus accidents. Melbourne in an upcoming rugby match, reports a NY Car Accident Lawyer. It is unknown when the player will be able to get back into the game.