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New York City Vehicle Accidents (2006)

In 2006, there were 300 people killed in fatal car accidents in New York City, NY. These crashes were caused by a variety of factors including alcohol abuse, speeding, driver error and negligence. There were often contributing circumstances that exacerbated the seriousness of the collisions such as road hazards, weather conditions, equipment failures, and the involvement of multiple vehicles.While external circumstances may have contributed to the seriousness of the accidents, frequently factors completely within the control of the driver effected the outcome. Unfortunately, there were many fatalities in New York City, NY that may have had a different ending had the driver been wearing a seat belt, and had alcohol not been involved.

Thousands are severly injured throughout New York each year in vehicle accidents. The Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C. law firm has years of experience dealing with insurance companies and handling accident claims. Victims and the families of those who have died in traffic-related accidents face a challenging situation that is further complicated by the complex insurance laws and legal issues. By working with our experienced car accident lawyers, victims can have some control and participation in ensuring that their rights and interests are protected.

Because of the complexities involved in automobile accident cases, it is important that you act quickly and contact a lawyer with any questions or issues. Proving negligence takes an investment of time, experience, and resources - advantages that only a qualified attorney can provide. At Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C., our goal is to provide exceptional legal services to our clients. We strive to achieve the highest standard of excellence for the protection of individual rights through team work and the use of our considerable resources and experience. Whether our legal team is gathering evidence, giving advice, or talking with insurance companies, we are always your representative.

If you have been involved in an accident in New York City, NY (Bronx County) please consider talking with our firm to learn more about what legal options are available to your family and how we can help. Call Today: 1(800) 411-0520

Fatal Accident Details: New York City, NY / Bronx County (2006)

Case #: 360145
In this New York City accident a man, age 25, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360098
In this New York City accident a man, age 38, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. While the victim was properly wearing a seatbelt, it was not enough to prevent serious injury. The accident statistics for New York City report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360203
In this New York City accident a man, age 20, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. The accident statistics for New York City report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360107
In this New York City accident a man, age 51, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.

Case #: 360448
In this New York City accident a woman, age 62, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360207
In this New York City accident a man, age 78, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360100
In this New York City accident a man, age 53, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. The accident statistics for New York City report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. Contributing to the severity of the injuries, the In this New York City accident a man was ejected from the motor vehicle during the collision. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360099
In this New York City accident a man, age 25, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. While the victim was properly wearing a seatbelt, it was not enough to prevent serious injury. The accident statistics for New York City report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360061
In this New York City accident a man, age 80, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360183
In this New York City accident a man, age 45, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. The accident statistics for New York City report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360300
In this New York City accident a man, age 6, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 361227
In this New York City accident a man, age 21, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. More than 17,000 people are the victims of drunk driving accidents every year, and this deadly crash was no exception. The police found that alcohol was a factor in the car accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360444
In this New York City accident a man, age 72, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additionally, the crash investigators found that drug use was a factor in this fatal accident. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360289
In this New York City accident a man, age 24, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Tragically, there were air bags available in the vehicle but they did not deploy properly. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360303
In this New York City accident a man, age 53, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.

Case #: 360305
In this New York City accident a woman, age 64, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360160
In this New York City accident a man, age 38, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360093
In this New York City accident a man, age 58, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. While the victim was properly wearing a seatbelt, it was not enough to prevent serious injury. The accident statistics for New York City report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. More than 17,000 people are the victims of drunk driving accidents every year, and this deadly crash was no exception. The police found that alcohol was a factor in the car accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.

Case #: 360763
In this New York City accident a man, age 35, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. In many fatal car accidents an air bag is never deployed. However, in this case the vehicle air bag did deploy properly. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.

Case #: 360142
In this New York City accident a man, age 37, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360274
In this New York City accident a man, age 69, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360090
In this New York City accident a woman, age 49, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360234
In this New York City accident a woman, age 25, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. More than 17,000 people are the victims of drunk driving accidents every year, and this deadly crash was no exception. The police found that alcohol was a factor in the car accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360316
In this New York City accident a woman, age 60, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360205
In this New York City accident a woman, age 81, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.

Case #: 360280
In this New York City accident a man, age 44, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360206
In this New York City accident a woman, age 7, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360308
In this New York City accident a man, age 18, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. The accident statistics for New York City report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360446
In this New York City accident a man, age 57, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. The accident statistics for New York City report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additionally, the crash investigators found that drug use was a factor in this fatal accident. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.

Case #: 360452
In this New York City accident a man, age 29, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. In many fatal car accidents an air bag is never deployed. However, in this case the vehicle air bag did deploy properly. More than 17,000 people are the victims of drunk driving accidents every year, and this deadly crash was no exception. The police found that alcohol was a factor in the car accident. Additionally, the crash investigators found that drug use was a factor in this fatal accident. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360323
In this New York City accident a man, age 35, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. While the victim was properly wearing a seatbelt, it was not enough to prevent serious injury. The accident statistics for New York City report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. More than 17,000 people are the victims of drunk driving accidents every year, and this deadly crash was no exception. The police found that alcohol was a factor in the car accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.

Case #: 360200
In this New York City accident a man, age 26, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. The accident statistics for New York City report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. Contributing to the severity of the injuries, the In this New York City accident a man was ejected from the motor vehicle during the collision. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360202
In this New York City accident a woman, age 76, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360309
In this New York City accident a woman, age 73, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360318
In this New York City accident a woman, age 79, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360321
In this New York City accident a man, age 80, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. More than 17,000 people are the victims of drunk driving accidents every year, and this deadly crash was no exception. The police found that alcohol was a factor in the car accident. Additionally, the crash investigators found that drug use was a factor in this fatal accident. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360548
In this New York City accident a woman, age 75, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.

Case #: 360719
In this New York City accident a man, age 70, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. While the victim was properly wearing a seatbelt, it was not enough to prevent serious injury. The accident statistics for New York City report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360272
In this New York City accident a man, age 68, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360204
In this New York City accident a man, age 26, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. While the victim was properly wearing a seatbelt, it was not enough to prevent serious injury. The accident statistics for New York City report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360297
In this New York City accident a woman, age 53, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.

Case #: 360244
In this New York City accident a man, age 39, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360228
In this New York City accident a man, age 23, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. More than 17,000 people are the victims of drunk driving accidents every year, and this deadly crash was no exception. The police found that alcohol was a factor in the car accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360267
In this New York City accident a man, age 32, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. More than 17,000 people are the victims of drunk driving accidents every year, and this deadly crash was no exception. The police found that alcohol was a factor in the car accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360454
In this New York City accident a woman, age 81, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360296
In this New York City accident a man, age 65, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360456
In this New York City accident a woman, age 79, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360332
In this New York City accident a man, age 20, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. The accident statistics for New York City report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360334
In this New York City accident a man, age 51, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additionally, the crash investigators found that drug use was a factor in this fatal accident. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 360331
In this New York City accident a man, age 54, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. The accident statistics for New York City report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.

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