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Facts about Accidents in Manhattan

 
 
Did You Know?    
 
 
Accidents involving other moving vehicles were most dangerous
Collision with another motor vehicle in transport was the most common first harmful event for fatal, injury and property-damage-only crashes. Collisions with fixed objects and noncollisions accounted for only 17 percent of all crashes, but they accounted for 39 percent of fatal crashes.

 

Accidents can happen anywhere at any time in Manhattan. When you are at home, at work, or driving your car to the supermarket, a serious accident may result in debilitating injuries that could threaten your well-being and financial security.

 
State Accident Statistics    
 
 
Accident Fatalities in New York
INTERSTATE 70
OTHER,PRINCIPAL,ARTERIAL 114
MINOR,ARTERIAL 121
MAJOR,COLLECTOR 149
LOCAL 254

Source: US Department of Transportation
 

Every year millions of people obtain personal injuries as a result of accidents. Whether it is a car accident, boating accident, or a simple slip & fall accident, others may be responsible for your injuries. Our Manhattan Accident Lawyer will help you fight back at those whose negligence may be responsible for your pain. To locate Accident Lawyers nationwide click here.

Our Manhattan Accident Lawyers specialize in all aspects of accident law. From researching the merits of your case to fighting for you in court, Manhattan Accident Lawyers will work for you with all their expertise and legal experience.

 
Manhattan Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
$561,000 verdict for NY construction worker injured by falling steel girder (3/2/2000)
The plaintiff was injured when a falling steel girder struck the basket in which he was working during the demolition of a steel structural support on the West Side Highway renovation project.
 

The following are the most common kinds of accidents that cause personal injury:

  • Automobile Accidents
  • Slip and Fall
  • Workplace Accidents
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Boat Accidents
  • SUV Rollovers

Contact our Manhattan Accident Lawyers if you have ever experienced a personal injury and think others are at fault for the accident.


 
Accident Audio & Video    
 
  Coal Mining Accident
Audio, RM, 32 Kbps, 3:46, 9/25/2001

A cave-in at an Alabama coal mine led to explosions and the worst U.S. mining accident in more than 16 years. Noah Adams talks with reporter David Firestone of The New York Times.
Source: National Public Radio


The above accident video and audio will show how other accident victims are dealing with their own dangerous accident issues.

 
 
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News about Accidents in Manhattan and nationwide:

Auto accident kills Vernal woman, 71, in wheelchair
VERNAL — Sharon Robinson's friends said they often warned her against riding her motorized wheelchair at night to a nearby convenience store. ...
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OSHA'S Fall Protection Policy And Standards
OSHA has developed standards to prevent workers in general industry and in construction from falling through skylights and roof and floor openings....
Read more >


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Accident Terms

 
 


Today's Terms

Frequent or unsafe lane changes

Definition:
In driver test books there are laws that state what type of passing may be done acording to the yellow lines paited in the road or highway. There are some laws that regulate the distance that a lane change can be made related to an intersection.

Arbitration

Definition:
the hearing and settlement of a dispute between opposing parties by a third party whose decision the parties have agreed to accept.

Omnibus hearing

Definition:
A pretrial hearing normally scheduled at the same time the trial date is established. Purpose of the hearing is to ensure each party receives (or "discovers") vital information concerning the case held by the other.

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Accident Resources

 



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Accident Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Accidents:

  • Head Injury
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Neck Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Severed Limb

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Manhattan Accident Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Accident attorney you should contact our Accident Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Astoria
  • Auburn
  • Bay Shore
  • Brentwood
  • Bronx
  • Brooklyn
  • Buffalo
  • Corona
  • Elmhurst
  • Elmont
  • Endicott
  • Fairport
  • Far Rockaway
  • Flushing
  • Forest Hills
  • Freeport
  • Hamburg
  • Hempstead
  • Huntington
  • Huntington Station
  • Ithaca
  • Jackson Heights
  • Jamaica
  • Jamestown
  • Levittown
  • Lindenhurst
  • Lockport
  • Long Beach
  • Massapequa
  • Middletown
  • New York
  • Newburgh
  • North Tonawanda
  • Patchogue
  • Poughkeepsie
  • Rego Park
  • Ridgewood
  • Rochester
  • Rome
  • South Ozone Park
  • South Richmond Hill
  • Spring Valley
  • Staten Island
  • Tonawanda
  • Troy
  • Webster
  • West Babylon
  • Westbury
  • Whitestone
  • Woodside
  • Yonkers


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