This May, a Pennsylvania Amtrak train going 106 mph careened off the tracks, killing eight people and injuring 200. It’s easy for commuters to feel the pit of fear in their stomachs every time another passenger train accident occurs. Transportation experts...
Month: May 2015
Video Shows Amtrak Train Speeding Before Derailment
On the evening of Tuesday, May 13, an Amtrak train bound for New York City barreled into a curve at speeds topping 106 mph, before derailing in Philadelphia. The high-speed crash killed eight people and sent more than 200 passengers to the hospital with serious...
Crashes Highlight Dangers Facing Long Island Motorcyclists
There is no denying the fact that operating a motorcycle on the open road in New York carries a distinct set of enhanced risks. The laws of physics, the weight disparities between cars, trucks and motorcycles and the dangerous inattention and negligence of other...
Efforts to Curb Distracted Teen Drivers on Long Island
Distracted driving is a growing problem across the country, and Long Island is no exception. Distracted driving accidents involving teens are particularly prevalent. According to SafeNY, in 2013, there were 16,052 personal injury crashes involving drivers ages 16...