New York Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Power Disrupted by Crash on Route 67

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:05:53 -0500

The Oxford police department is currently investigating the cause of a car accident on Route 67, explains a witness. The accident happened when a car driver hit an electricity utility pole. This caused his car to spin off the road and ended up in a ditch off the road.

The accident occurred during the early evening at around 7:15 PM. The car lost control when it was on Route 67 and close to Brooklawn Drive. Eye witnesses say that the driver simply lost control of the car and hit a utility pole with a transformer attached. The car then spun off and landed in a ditch.

An eye witness said that as soon as the car hit the utility pole, the transformer started to spark and make loud noises. After hitting the utility pole, the car then hit a bump and flew into the air. It spun around and landed in the water in the brook.

The source said that the driver only experienced minor injuries. He was taken to Waterbury Hospital for further treatment. The driver has been identified by police and is a 30 year old from New Milford.

The police officers charged the driver for traveling at unsafe distances from other cars, driving on a suspended license and having invalid insurance. The officers also suspended the license of the driver. The police report explained that the bail limit was set at $500 and the driver is due to appear in Derby Superior Court.

The utility company has said that over 850 customers were left without power because of the accident. Engineers have since managed to repair the transformer which has restored the power to all the affected customers. Similar accidents have been reported in Queens and Staten Island.

The investigation into the cause of the accident is currently ongoing. The police are trying to find out what happened to the car which caused it to come off the road. It’s not thought that alcohol was to blame, however, it’s expected that excessive speed and unsafe driving practices were the reasons for the accident. Police have said that the driver was driving too close to other vehicles.

Drunk Driver Causes Crash which Hospitalizes 3 Children

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:58:59 -0500

A well-known Lawyer explains that a man was caught by police trying to run away from his vehicle after causing a car accident. The man crossed the double yellow in the center of the road which caused his car to come into the path of another. This caused a head on collision which left three people with serious symptoms which required hospital treatment.

In a police report which has been obtained by the firm, police explain that the man who has been arrested smelt of alcohol. It is thought that he was drunk and this was the main cause of the accident.

The driver was being charged with leaving the scene of an accident and driving under the influence. The man was also found not to have a valid license, and to be in violation of his probation. There were also no license plates on the vehicle.

The driver was detained by police overnight on a $5,000 bond. He will likely be charged at the Stamford courthouse on Monday morning.

The drunk driver which caused the accident was driving north along West Avenue. The accident occurred because the driver lost control of the vehicle and crossed over the center of the road. This caused the vehicle to strike into a Ford Taurus which was traveling north. The three young children inside this car were injured and required medical treatment.

The crash sent the vehicles spinning off the road. One of them rested in a driveway along the road.

There were several eye witnesses who saw the accident unfold. They said that they saw a man jump out of one of the cars and started to flee the scene. The eye witnesses managed to give police a description of the passenger and driver which escaped. Police extended the search and managed to pick up the driver on Main Street, just one block away from the accident.
The reports from the scene say that the driver smelt of booze and was quite obviously drunk. His speech was also slurred.

The three children which were injured in the accident were transferred to Stamford hospital for treatment. All the injuries were considered to be minor and all are in a stable condition. Police in NYC and Westchester watch for drunk drivers.

23 Year Old Man Killed in Car Accident

Sun, 13 May 2012 18:03:44 -0500

A young man from Lumberton was killed on Saturday morning. The accident involved a single car on Route 206 and happened during the early hours of Saturday morning.

The 23 year old driver was declared dead at the scene. He died of his injuries before the emergency services could arrive, explains a Lawyer. The man was pronounced dead at 1:52 AM according to the contents of a police report.

The man was driving on the southbound carriageway of Route 206. Other drivers said that he wasn’t able to negotiate his car around a corner. This caused his Ford Fusion to come off the road and flip over. The car slammed into a utility pole which caused extensive damage to the car.

The death of this young driver is the 18th fatal road accident in Burlington County, according to new statistics acquired by the police. Four of these fatalities occurred in a single accident. Many people are starting to question the safety of the roads in the area.

The police are currently still investigating the exact cause of the accident. It is not currently known what caused the man to come off the road and flip his car. The police will interview more eyewitnesses. Although, it’s thought that excessive speed had a part to play in the car accident, indicated the source.

A 70 year old man was killed in April when his car was involved in an accident with a SUV. This accident caused his car to be pushed into an ice cream parlor along Route 70 when he was trying to turn around. He also died in the crash, before the emergency services could respond to the accident. Similar accidents have been reported in Manhattan and Long Island.

In March, two more people died on Route 206. These were a 64 year old man and a 53 year old woman. The pair was riding a motorcycle. A police cruiser was traveling at high speed to respond to another incident. The two people were thrown from their motorcycle and killed instantly at the scene.

One Injured in Pileup on Interstate 20

Thu, 10 May 2012 18:02:03 -0500

A man was involved in a serious car accident which involved many different cars on the Interstate 20. He suffered from injuries which were life threatening and required medical treatment. However, a source has learned that his condition is expected to be ok and he should be discharged.

The accident happened during the early morning along the Interstate 20. The accident was close to the Bert Kouns Industrial Loop.

The local police force attended the scene of the accident. They discovered that two cars and a large 18 wheeler truck was involved in the accident, explained the source.

It is thought that the two cars involved in the crash were traveling west on the interstate 20. One of these cars lost control, but it is not known why this happened. Because the care lost control, the car ran into the back of one in front. This forced the other car into the path of oncoming traffic.

The two cars were pushed across the interstate and into the way of oncoming traffic. It was then hit by a large 18 wheeler truck.

Fortunately the only person injured in the accident was the driver of the front car. It’s a miracle that nobody else was hurt. The driver was transported to a nearby medical center by ambulance. The only injury he sustained was a broken leg. This could be treated quickly and he was discharged very quickly from hospital. He has since made a full recovery from his injuries.

Because of concerns over the accident the police were forced to shut down the Interstate 20 around the site of the accident. They shut both the east and westbound carriageways around the accident site. The road was opened again by 5:30 AM. The same procedure would be followed in Nassau and Suffolk.

The police are currently unaware of why the accident occurred. The investigation is currently ongoing and will try to discover the reason that the car driver lost control and rear ended the other car. At this point in the investigation it is not thought that alcohol had a role to play in the car accident.

Woman Charged with DWI after Causing Accident

Tue, 08 May 2012 18:01:24 -0500

A woman from Pearl River has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and failing to stop and report an accident. The driver was part of a car accident which involved two cars.

The 39 year old woman was arrested after fleeing the scene of the accident. She was found inside her vehicle at Cottage Lane. The car had significant damage to the front and was unable to move.

The lady is alleged to of driven her car along Route 303 in a southbound direction. When she turned into a side road the car struck another car driven by a 68 year old man. The observer indicated that nobody was seriously injured in the accident.

Although there were no serious injuries, the driver failed to stop and report the accident. Instead she decided to drive away from the scene of the accident at high speed. This is thought to be because she knew she was over the limit and wanted to avoid being charged.

The police attended the scene and quickly searched for the driver. Eye witnesses made it possible to identify the license plates of the vehicle involved. Police then searched for the driver and found her not far away. She was found sitting inside her disabled vehicle and was clearly drunk. This is frowned upon in Manhattan as well as Long Island.

The driver was not injured and so was transferred straight to Orange Town Police Headquarters. She refused to submit a sample of breath for an alcohol test. The police then charged the woman with driving while intoxicated, failing to stop after causing an accident, and also issued minor charges including crossing pavements and not wearing a seatbelt.
The investigation into the cause of the accident is still ongoing. The driver was released pending a court hearing and more evidence. Police are fortunate that this accident wasn’t any worse than it was. Fortunately everyone involved in the crash was wearing seat belts and was relatively unharmed. Simple cuts and bruises were the only injuries and nobody required hospital treatment.

Much Loved Family Man Dies in Car Crash

Sat, 05 May 2012 17:58:02 -0500

The family and friends of a 29 year old who was recently killed in a car accident are said to be devastated by their loss. The accident happened on the A45, explains a witness.

The 29 year old was a passenger in a SUV which was involved in a crash during Tuesday morning. The car came off the road, sped down the embankment and eventually stopped by hitting a lamppost.

The passenger was already dead by the time the emergency services arrived. However, the driver was alive and it was possible for him to be extracted from the vehicle. The driver of the car, a 36 year old male was taken to a nearby hospital. His injuries are thought to be serious and potentially life threatening.

The man did a lot of travelling as it was involved in his job. He was a shop fitter and spent time driving up the length and breadth of the country as part of his job.

He had lots of friends and was an amateur DJ. When he had some spare time he would often play at clubs and private parties.

The family has also explained that he was a good cook and often invited the family round for meals.

The police are still investigating the cause of the accident, indicates a report. It’s thought though that this accident was caused by driver error. There are no indications that excessive speed or alcohol was involved in causing this accident.

Many of the man’s friends have come together to discuss the great times that they shared with him. One remembers him as a very passionate cook and explained that he used to tell him exactly what he was going to cook all the time.

More of his friends recall that he was always very happy and patient with people. The room lit up as soon as he stepped foot inside and few people ever saw him angry or upset. He was a very kind person who would try to do best by everyone. Accidents like this are not common in The Bronx and Brooklyn.

Car Accident Injures Driver

Thu, 03 May 2012 17:57:06 -0500

A well-known and popular sports personality was injured as a result of a car accident in Louisiana. He is currently receiving medical treatment in a local hospital.

The policeman has managed to obtain a report from the sports players’ agent. He said that the running back is recovering and did not suffer any serious injuries. This means that he is expected to be able to return to play sports again in the near future. The player is on the reserve list and is expected to be an important player in the future. It’s likely that he will stay in hospital for the next couple of days explains the car accident attorney.

The injuries are not thought to be very serious. Although he requires medical attention in a hospital, they will not affect his career or life in any way. Friends of the football player said that he is a strong willed character and that he will recover very quickly. His friends and family are grateful that he is ok and that he has a chance of recovery. He is getting better every day.
The player was a member of the practice squad during the last playing season. It’s expected that he has a good future at the club and will become one of the best known players in the not too distant future.

The Lawyer explains that the footballer was the passenger involved in the accident. His injuries were considered to be serious as he was admitted to the ICU at the local hospital. However, he has since been moved out to a normal ward.

Another football star from Manhattan and Long Island was involved in a car accident last year. This caused much more serious injuries and the player required surgery to save his life. He hasn’t yet returned to play, and nobody is sure whether he ever will.

The player involved in the most recent accident is expected to make a full recovery and should return to playing football shortly. It’s very lucky that this accident wasn’t more serious than it was.

Man from Copenhagen dies in Car Accident

Tue, 01 May 2012 17:51:11 -0500

A young man from Copenhagen died as a result of injuries sustained in a road traffic accident. The accident happened in Copenhagen, Denmark during the early morning of Saturday.

The passenger which sustained the injuries of the car survived long enough for emergency services to attend the scene and offer first aid. He was transported to Upstate Medical University where he was receiving treatment for multiple internal injuries. He died whilst receiving this treatment.

The young man was a very popular person who had graduated Copenhagen Central School in 2008. He had many friends and would be missed by everyone that knew him.

The 21 year old man was a passenger in a Chevy Blazer which was involved in the accident at around 3 in the morning. The car came off the road and rolled several times according to police reports. Both the driver and passenger were thrown from the car. The driver of the vehicle was also 21 and is thought to of lost control when negotiating a difficult corner.

The passenger of the car was first taken to Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown. However, when the true extent of his injuries were known he was then sent to Upstate University for further treatment.

The driver was not badly injured. He required medical treatment for minor injuries and then he was later discharged from Samaritan Medical Center. He is thought to feel awful for causing the death of one of his best friends.

Although it’s suspected that the driver lost control around around a corner, it’s not actually known why this happened. Police are currently investigating the crash to find out the cause of the car coming off the road in the first place.

The rescue effort was assisted by the Copenhagen Fire Department and Search and Rescue. They managed to find the survivors and provide much needed medical treatment. It is very upsetting that one person died due to this crash, but it could have been much worse. Authorities in The Bronx and Brooklyn are looking at this case.

Teenager from Jackson Dies in Car Crash

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:56:24 -0500

Another teenager from Jackson has been killed after being involved in a serious car crash. The accident involved two vehicles. Several other teens have recently lost their lives in similar circumstances. This accident has also injured two other teens and another driver.

The teenager that died was 17 years old. The deceased, and two other injured teens were all from Jackson Memorial High School and were keen members of the baseball team. These were all inside a 2004 Lincoln when the car was involved in an accident with a Ford Escape.

According to a police report which has been obtained by the Lawyer, the accident happened at around 8:45 PM on Friday.

The students were thought to be traveling from a baseball game which was hosted at Manchester High School. The force of the impact split the car in two explained the police. As the causes of the accident were not clear, the authorities were planning to reconstruct the incident to answer a few questions.

The driver of the car involved in the accident is currently being treated for his injuries in hospital. The teenager that was killed was sitting in the backseat. As he wasn’t wearing a seatbelt he was thrown from the car when is split in two explained the Police.

The officer explains that the other teenage passenger was airlifted to a nearby hospital. On Sunday his condition was still listed as Critical. The passenger in the front of the car was taken to a nearby medical center, however he did not have serious or life threatening injuries.

The extent of the damage caused to the vehicles was more than expected. That’s why many people suspect that the car accident was caused by the drivers traveling at excessive speeds.
Eyewitnesses who saw the accident said that they heard screeching of tires, then a very loud bang. By the time the emergency services had arrived, the rear seat passenger had already died.

The school is very sympathetic with the matter; they have provided counselors to other students to take care of them. Schools in Manhattan and Long Island would do the same.

Car Crash Victim is saved by Police Air Support

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:55:26 -0500

A man who was seriously injured in a serious car crash in Lancashire is grateful that he is still alive. He is about to visit the Lancashire Constabulary’s Air Support Unit to personally thank the crew which were responsible for saving his life.

The 19 year old driver was involved in a traffic incident. He crashed into a tree while he was riding a motorcycle in October 2010.

Normally in these circumstances the Air Ambulance would be called to transport the patient to hospital, explained a Lawyer. However, the air ambulance was not available at the time. Instead, the fast thinking police decided to use the police helicopter. They used their police helicopter to pick up the patient and send him to the Royal Blackburn Hospital.

The injuries sustained in the accident were very serious. He required treatment for a broken leg, head trauma, and liver injuries. He actually needed five months of treatment before he could be released.

Following the accident the motorcycle rider was unconscious for around eight weeks. His family was relieved when he finally opened his eyes the first time after the accident.

The source has seen a copy of the police report. The rider explained that he remembered everything before the crash. However, he didn’t remember the actual car accident happening or anything immediately before it.

The motorcycle rider has thanked the Air Support unit for saving his life. He said that he believes he would have died if they had to wait for the air ambulance to respond.

He has arranged to meet the police constable and captain who were involved in saving his life. These people were on duty in a helicopter when the accident happened and were able to transfer him to hospital. He will also get to see a tour of the whole unit and have a look inside the helicopter. These accidents are not common in The Bronx and Brooklyn.

The helicopter has taken people to hospital before in certain circumstances. In this case the air ambulance was not available which meant that they needed to use the police helicopter.

2 Best Friends Involved in Crash

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:54:00 -0500

A report explains that two best friends have recently been involved in a fatal car accident. This resulted in the deaths of both of these students who recently graduated.

One of the people who died in the crash was a keen skateboarder, and the other was a bull rider. Both people that died were 18 years old and graduated from Plattsmouth high earlier in the month.

The Lawyer who has practiced in NYC and Westchester indicated that the two were driving to collect one of the teen’s younger brother. The car that they were driving in was hit by another car at an intersection between Nebraska Highway 91 and Highway 81.

The school is being very sympathetic with their students. They are providing counselors to all students which helps the friends of the victims.

The school principal explained that both of these kids were very popular and liked by everyone that met them. One of them was a known practical joker. He really enjoyed teasing and pretending to annoy people.

The police are currently investigating the accident. The exact cause of the accident is not currently known.

The accident happened at around 5:15 PM on Saturday. They were driving in a Chevrolet Impala 2003 model. Both the driver and passenger died as a result of the injuries sustained by the accident.

The teenager’s car was hit on the passenger side by another vehicle. A 59 year old was driving this car and was heading down highway 81 on the southbound carriageway. The passenger of the other vehicle suffered injuries which endangered her life. She was airlifted to hospital and was said to be in critical condition.

Both the two in the second car were wearing seatbelts. The teenagers were not, this means that if they wore their seatbelts then they would probably still be alive.

The pair were thought to have a very exciting future ahead of them. The one planned a career in the military, and the other wanted to attend a wedding school. Both were much loved and were said to be good at making other people happier.

Crash Kills Man from South Brunswick

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:49:52 -0500

A man has lost his life in an accident which also left four other people seriously injured. The accident involved three cars and was a serious car accident, explains a Lawyer.

The 51 year old man was killed at the scene of the accident before the emergency services could arrive. The other four people were seriously injured and needed medical treatment in hospital. The accident happened during Sunday afternoon.

The source who is from Queens and Staten Island reads from the report which says the accident occurred close to Woodlot Park. This accident forced police officers to shut down New Road from Wheeler to Route 1 for the rest of the afternoon.

The victims of the accident were trapped inside their vehicles. The rescue teams needed to work for 45 minutes to cut the roofs off the cars and remove the people. The four people who were still alive were taken straight to Robert Wood Johnson university Hospital. Some of these people were considered to be in a critical condition.

Two young children were involved in the accident. Both the parent and the children were taken to the university hospital for treatment. The family were treated and released on Sunday. The police said that it’s fortunate the children were in car seats and strapped securely in the car. If they weren’t strapped in then the accident could have been much worse.

The police report that one driver was traveling along New Road in an eastbound direction. Eye witnesses have explained that the driver was traveling faster than he should have been and overtaking many vehicles. When he attempted to return to his lane he hit another car.

The impact caused the cars to be pushed off the road and into a hydrant; tree and pole at the side of the road. The cars slid sideways along the road which then crashed into several other vehicles on the way.

The police are currently still investigating the cause of the crash, the exact cause of the accident remains unknown. The accident required the attention of the Fire department, police, Monmouth first aid crew and the Medical Examiner’s Office.

Maryann Agudio and an eight-year-old child, Janiece Robinson was driving Union Boulevard in Suffolk County

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:27:27 -0500

Maryann Agudio and an eight-year-old child, Janiece Robinson was driving Union Boulevard in Suffolk County when a vehicle driven by Warner Cooley hit them. The car was under Marcia Cooley’s name. Cases were filed against Mr. Cooley and Ms. Cooley. It was responded by a counter claim saying that it was Ms. Agudio, who was at fault in the accident. Ms. Agudio petitioned the court seeking a summary judgment saying that she was liable and that the eight-year-old Janiece Robinson did not sustain a serious injury in the context of insurance law.

Ms. Agudio had submitted to the court the transcripts of the claims, the counter claims and the answers. She also submitted a copy of the reports for the independent orthopedic examination performed on Janiece Robinson. The examination was done by Robert Israel M.D. on September 25, 2009. With her counsel, Janiece Robinson did not agree with the petition filed by Ms. Agudio. They asked for the dismissal of the case saying that Janiece did not sustain serious injuries as required by insurance law.

For a summary judgment to be granted the claimant must be able to show that all issues have been met and eliminated. There should be no issues that are presented that are deemed as needed to be decided on in a trail. With regard to the liability of Ms. Agudio, the child’s grandmother, she recounted the incident on April 5, 2004 at about 2:30 or 3:00 in the afternoon. She said that aside from Janiece her grandson, Michael Robinson, was also in the passenger seat. She stopped her vehicle at a red traffic light at the intersection of Carleton Avenue with Union Boulevard. This is the time that she noticed Mr. Cooley’s vehicle. A few seconds after, she said that Mr. Cooley’s car had struck the rear of her car. This had caused her vehicle to jolt forward. She claims that the light had not changed, it was still red. After they were hit, she pulled over at Union Boulevard and checked on her grandchildren. He approached the other car, and she was told by Mr. Cooley that he was in a hurry to pick up his son at school.

Janiece testified that she was sleeping when the accident happened. Beside her was her cousin who was one or two years old. She was jolted awake when the car was hit. This was also the time that she realized that there was a car accident.

In Mr. Cooley’s testimony, he said that he was driving on Carleton Avenue in a southbound direction. He was behind Ms. Agudio’s vehicle. He was unsure if the car was moving when he saw it or stopped, but he noticed that the traffic light was red so stopped behind the other car. He said that when the light turned green Ms. Agudio had let other vehicles pass her and the light turned red again and they remained stopped. When the light turned green, the next thing that he remembers was that she was going out of the car, and he did too. He said he asked if she was okay. He does not remember if Ms. Agudio told him that there was contact with their vehicles, but he insists there wasn’t. He also testified that he did not see anyone else inside the vehicle with her. They then went their own way without notifying the police. He also stated he did not notice any damage in the rear of her vehicle or the front of his car. He also believes that when he went to Allstate for repairs, he was given estimates for damages prior to the incident.

For the injuries, both submitted reports of Robert Israel M.D. about his examination of the infant. A serious injury defined by the insurance law, “means a personal injury which results in death; dismemberment; significant disfigurement; a fracture; loss of a fetus; permanent loss of use of a body organ, member, function or system; permanent consequential limitation of use of a body organ or member; significant limitation of use of a body function or system; or a medically determined injury or impairment of a non-permanent nature which prevents the injured person from performing substantially all of the material acts which constitute such person's usual and customary daily activities for not less than ninety days during the one hundred eighty days immediately following the occurrence of the injury or impairment.” Significant meaning that their normal activities have been impaired. They were not able to do it.

In the testimonies, it appeared that Janiece had suffered back pains and head pains after the accident. Her mother Denise Robinson also said that she was not able to join gym for one month because of the pain in her back. She said all her activities were normal six months after the accident. This was the same for Ms. Agudio, though there was also evidence presented that she may have had the injuries prior to the accident. This was because she had been in another vehicle accident before. As for the infant, the doctor had said that it had its full range of motion, and it was normal. Both issues were not proven as have been covered as there are still questions as to the liability of Mr. Cooley, and it cannot be ascertained that the children did or did not suffer any serious injury just from the preliminary evidence presented. This cannot be ignored. Further examination and evidence need to be presented to determine it. For Mr. Cooley’s liability, there is his claim that the traffic light changed and quickly changed back. It may also be deemed that it was Ms. Agudio, fault that they got into the accident if the traffic light had turned green, and she did not move the car. That means that there is a shared negligence that may need to be decided by a trial. This has to be verified as well as the repair done to his vehicle after the incident happened. There are questions that exist, which need a trial. The petition for summary judgment was denied. Courts in Long Island and Manhattan have taken note.

Drivers of emergency vehicles are afforded some sort of immunity

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:32:58 -0500

Drivers of emergency vehicles are afforded some sort of immunity from vehicular accidents that result to personal injuries. Emergency vehicles include ambulances and police cars are more prone to car crashes when the drivers are responding to calls of emergency from dispatchers and most of the time, serious injuries arise from these as they are more likely to involve high-speed collisions. Our expert explains that an emergency vehicle driver who gets figured in a car crash is governed under the vehicular and traffic laws 1104, wherein his actions must be qualified and that he must not be found to be more than negligent to be able to be exempted from being liable to his victim's injuries.

This is an example of a car accident case involving a police car and another vehicle as reviewed by one of our top Attorneys. On February 4, 2011, the Milim couple, Steven and Susan (Plaintiffs), was stopped along an intersection in Suffolk County behind two vehicles, while traveling northbound and waiting for the red traffic light to change. Finally, at the turn of the green light, the two cars moved forward and just as Steven Milim was about to pull up, a spinning police car slammed onto his left side which made their SUV spin 360 degrees.

According to Steven, the impact was so great that it could be described as something exploding inside the car. In his testimony prior to the trial, Steven Milim also claimed that he did not see the car because he kept his eyes on the road ahead, anticipating the traffic light to turn to green. He only came to realize that the police car was going to slam against their car when his wife, Susan motioned for him to watch out for the incoming spinning police vehicle. Moreover, Steven said that it was a cold, wet day for driving. In Susan Milim's testimony, she stated that the police car was out of control spinning at an estimated speed of about 70 mph.

The Plaintiffs filed a motion for summary judgment on account of the defendants' libability for injuries that they sustained claimed that the driver was negligent. To answer the claim, the Defendants, Roger Chin and Suffolk County Police Department filed a motion to reverse the Plaintiffs' claim and stated that they were injured because of Steven Milim's negligence and carelessness. Then, the Plaintiffs' filed another motion to counter the Defendants' claims against Steven Milim's negligence and insisted that he acted prudently and was not the one responsible for the collision. The Defendants further filed a motion for summary judgment to dismiss the Plaintiffs' complaint based on the "Reckless Disregard Standard", which according to his counsel, exempts him from being liable for the injuries that the Plaintiffs sustained.

"Reckless Disregard Standard" applies to all emergency drivers who act to do something while being aware of the hazard of the action and ignoring any possibility of causing injuries or risking other people's lives. It does not imply that Roger Chin intended to cause harm but it is a more severe intent than to be ordinarily negligent. The Plaintiffs must prove that Roger Chin acted in with reckless disregard for their lives when he did not slow down and collided with their vehicle in that Suffolk intersection. However, if it was found that Roger Chin acted prudently and thought about other people's safety before his while responding to an emergency, then he may be excused from being liable to injuries caused by suddenly stopping, disregarding stop signals, going beyond the speed limit and violating traffic directions and turning. According to our source, this law is a controversial because it permits emergency vehicle drivers to disregard rules without thinking about other people's welfare since they will be protected by the law.

Our study further states that several other witnesses reported what they have seen from the accident. Paula Rizzo claimed that she had witnessed the accident and that it was sunny and the road condition was dry. She also stated that she was driving on the southbound lane and she came to a stop when the traffic light on her lane turned red. While she was stopped and waiting for the traffic light to change, she noticed the police vehicle from her rearview mirror and that it was traveling so fast she noticed it because of the gunning engine that sounded like a race car. She saw the car and thought that it was going too fast and estimated that it was running at 45-50 mph, it passed to her right and avoided a vehicle turning left from the intersection until it collided with the Milim's SUV. Rizzo also said she didn't hear any screeching brakes and that the Plaintiff's car was stopped and was also about to move. She also stated that the police car didn't have its emergency lights or siren on when it crossed the intersection.

Another witness, Darren Hughes testified that he has seen the accident while he was driving northbound. He testified that the police car was coming very fast and was "flying". He stated that the police car collided with the car behind him and that the impact was so tremendous that it sent the SUV flying backwards and spinning a full 360. Furthermore, he said that the weather during the time was mild with some snow melting but did not notice if the road was wet or slippery. He also said that the police car did not have its light on and the driver did not certainly slow down when he approached the intersection. Gay Bullock, another witness whose car was behind the Plaintiffs when the accident happened testified that the police car did not have siren, lights and did not honk to announce its approach.

Finally, Roger Chin, the defendant gave his testimony and he stated that he has been in service as a policeman in Suffolk County Police Department for 11 years and that during the time of the accident he was assigned in the COPE unit where he wasn't assigned to a specific area but was on duty to receive emergency calls via the radio. He said that he did not recall accepting an emergency call and the only thing that he remembered was waking up in the Emergency Room. He had no recollection of the incident and did not know if he used his service vehicle's siren. He also failed to account the weather condition during that time and he reckoned that the speed limit in that area where he crashed was 30 mph. To support his testimony, Sgt. Kevin McKeon stated in his affidavit that there was a report of robbery in a nearby store and Roger Chin, the Defendant, responded to that emergency. By doing so, the Defendant may be entitled to the benefits of the law protecting him from any litigation that may arise from car accidents while responding to an emergency. The Defendants and their counsel claimed that Chin was responding to a police call concerning a robbery in progress and that the Plaintiffs did not submit an affidavit questioning this fact. Therefore, he may be afforded the benefits of the vehicle and traffic law 1104. This is the case in Long Island and Manhattan.

Following the parties' and the witnesses' accounts, it was concluded that the Milim SUV was not moving when it was hit by Roger Chin's service vehicle, in addition, it has also been revealed that Roger Chin did not turn on his emergency lights or siren before approaching the intersection and while responding to the robbery. Our Attorney explains that the Defendant must prove that he did not cause the emergency and he must also provide legitimate excuses for going over the speed limit and hitting the Plaintiffs' SUV. However, Chin, Suffolk County Police Department and their counsel failed to submit the required evidences to substantiate this and consequently, were unable to convince the court that the accident was not Roger Chin's fault, thus, their claims against Steven Milim's negligence was dismissed. Also, the motion of the Plaintiffs rebutting the issue of Steven Milim's negligence in driving was granted. Furthermore, the Defendants' did not submit proof to maintain that Chin did not act with "Reckless Disregard" for other people's safety, thus their motion for summary judgment on account of the "Reckless Disregard Standard" was dismissed.

Accordingly, as explained by our expert, the Plaintiffs were able to provide evidences that Roger Chin acted indifferently during the time of the accident and proceeded to drive carelessly, which caused the Plaintiffs to sustain injuries. Although it was apparent that as an emergency driver, Roger Chin was protected by the law, he must have been able to explain the reason for his speed as he was approaching the intersection, he must have thought about whether he was putting the life of civilians and their property in danger, he must have driven with cautioned and signaled on his approach to the intersection and must have slowed down when noticed the possibility of collision, an dhe must not have created the emergency situation. All of these were not demonstrated or provided by the Defendants and their counsel, therefore, the Court denied their second motion for summary judgment.

Then the Plaintiffs asked to be compensated for loss of wages since Steven Milim was a medical doctor and employed an economist or an expert to estimate the cost of his losses. The Defendants sought an order to make the Plaintiffs submit all the necessary documents that disclosed their losses from payments of medical bills and insurance contracts. However, the Defendant's counsel claims that the information on the cost of his lost wages was not provided prior to the Notice for Discovery and that they are not liable for it. However, the Court ruled that the Plaintiffs provided all the information, documents, reports and the discovery demands of the Defendants and that they are liable to compensate the Milims for the costs that they incurred during the ordeal.

Ill Woman Causes Crash involving 6 Cars

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:43:07 -0500

A car accident involving six vehicles on Route 101 is thought to of been caused by a medical condition of one of the drivers. The car accident happened on Saturday morning. The lady suffered from her illness which quickly developed into a pretty serious six car pileup according to police.

There were no fatalities caused by the crash and nobody was seriously injured as a result of the accident. Police said that it’s lucky that this accident wasn’t much more serious than it actually was.

Police have also explained that the woman will not face any criminal charges because of the accident. The accident was not her fault, and she didn’t know that she would cause the accident if she drove. The police still haven’t released the name of the woman, but it’s unlikely this information will ever be passed into the public domain.

The woman was travelling eastbound along Route 101 when she suffered from a medical complication. The complication was caused by a pre-existing medical condition.

This complication caused her to lose control of her car. This then hit a number of other vehicles at an intersection along Route 101. A few of the vehicles which were involved in the accident were heavily damaged by the crash. Some of the cars were even pushed over the center of the road into the westbound carriage way. It’s fortunate that the accident wasn’t more serious.

The woman was sent to hospital by ambulance. She received treatment at Catholic Medical Center which is in Manchester. She is currently being evaluated by medical professionals to look at what can be done to prevent the same thing affecting her in the future.
Some of the other drivers and passengers required medical attention. However, the only injuries sustained were minor and not life threatening. This meant that they could be discharged from hospital very quickly. Accidents like this one are common in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

The cause of the accident has been identified by police, and the woman is receiving medical treatment. There are unlikely to be any charges filed against anyone because of this crash.