Even the most minor car accidents can be stressful events. If an auto accident results in catastrophic injuries, this makes the situation all the more difficult, especially if the cause of the accident was a negligent driver. Distracted drivers, drunk drivers and...
Month: November 2012
Woman faces charges for fatal accident resulting from sneezing
Car accidents can occur at almost any time, but the reasons for the accident can dramatically affect the charges a driver faces and how insurance companies may respond. This is especially true when a fatal auto accident occurs. The wrongful death of a loved one can...
Saratoga Springs man gets 5-year sentence for car accidents
A 45-year-old man from Saratoga Springs will face a five-year prison sentence after admitting responsibility for two car crashes. In one car accident, another driver was seriously injured. The man pleaded guilty on Nov. 5 to a felony charge of attempted reckless...
New York medical student dies in Sandy-related vehicle accident
New York has seen its share of natural disasters, but Superstorm Sandy would have to be one of the worst to hit the Empire State. Unfortunately, the storm has claimed many lives. Among them is a student at Stony Brook University, who lost her life in an Oct. 30...
Major roadways closed for short time after Albany truck accident
Many different factors may be involved in automobile accidents. Inclement weather can make roads slick, increase braking distances or reduce visibility. Drivers must take extra care when driving to avoid collisions, especially when operating larger vehicles such as...