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 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...
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...
A car accident that takes a life is a tremendous emotional burden for the friends and family of the deceased. It also can present a major financial challenge for those who were dependent on the victim, such as a spouse and children. When a car accident leads to a...
Decisions made while intoxicated can sometimes lead to undesirable and potentially fatal results. Getting behind the wheel while drunk can often lead to a car accident and cause injury to innocent victims.Readers in Albany may have heard of a crash involving a...
Auto accidents that result in fatalities can be some of the hardest for families and loved ones to deal with. The loss of a loved one can result in unexpected medical or funeral expenses, court costs, lost wages and extensive property damage on top of the emotional...
When a driver makes a split-second decision out of carelessness or after being distracted, the consequences can be life-altering. A car accident can be a traumatizing event for all involved, from the sky-high costs of medical care to car repair expenses. This...
In many cases, fatal motor vehicle accidents are preventable; they often result from careless or negligent driving. Survivors often suffer from severe injuries, including broken bones, brain damage, physical disfigurement, burns and spinal cord damage. People who are...
Recently a 22 year old motorcycle driver in Albany, NY, was killed as a result of extensive injuries sustained in an accident. A "Park & Fly' bus, driven by a 77-year-old man, turned left on Old Wolf Road from Albany Shaker Road Rd front of a 2006 Honda...
An investigation is usually necessary to determine the cause of a motorcycle accident, even when there is no other vehicle involved. Usually the family of the victim would like to know what went wrong to cause the accident.On Sept. 9, a 57-year-old resident of Caroga...
