Accidents do not prejudice anyone. They do not distinguish between race, colour, gender etc, so no-one is safe. Even the most experienced person, in whatever trade or career they undertake, is prone to having an accident. A driver, whose skills are more atuned than others, whose experience is vast, can succumb to an accident. The following report appeared in the New York press on January 18th 2010.
TAXI CAB ACCIDENT CAUSES INJURY TO YOUNG GIRL.
A young female, was involved in a road traffic accident, this week. Formerly a resident of Manhattan, New York where she grew up, Alison Cassani was struck by a yellow taxi cab, whilst out walking. Now living in Rome, she was visiting New York, with her mother, during the holidays. Alison was crossing on 34th Street between Third Avenue and Second Avenue when a taxi cab struck her. She was rushed to Bellevue Hospital; located at 462 First Ave. New York, NY 10116. She suffered numerous injuries from the accident, and some where considered by the medical team to be very serious. Amongst the extent of her injuries were fractures to her ribs, pelvis and skull. She also suffered brain trauma. To date, there are no charges being filed against the driver for DWI, and authorities have not yet confirmed whether drug possession was a factor in the incident.
Outside influences can bias the risk of an accident, and the incident can be attributed to many things. However, at the end of the day, peoples actions can have consequences, and they should take responsibility for those actions. That could, and sometimes should, involve an individual claim.
Sunday, 31 January 2010
Saturday, 30 January 2010
Claim For Blame Again?
Accidents are the result of occurrences, that we dont want to happen. The occurrence itself is a natural course of events, however, because someone gets injured, or propert damaged, or some other consequence that is not desireable, we label it accident. Sometimes the incident is a sequence of events, where one "accident", is the catalyst for another. The following report is from New York on January 10th 2010
3 CAR COLLISION INVOVLING A WOMAN AND HER 3 GIRLS.
A female resident of Brooklyn, New York, finds herself being treated at the Brookdale University Hospital, and Medical Centre. She sustained serious injuries after being involved in a 3 car collision in east FlatBush. Her 6 year old daughter had sustained severe injuries, and is in a critical condition after the accident along with her 2 year old sister, who was also in the vehicle. Their car was impacted from the rear by an SUV on Flatland Avenue, with enough force to propel the vehicle forward into the intersection, where it was struck for a second time by another car. Reports suggest that Alcohol may have contributed to the cause, although at this time no DWI charges have been brought.
After her mother’s car was rear ended in a 3-car collision in East Flatbush 6 year old Brooklyn resident finds herself in critical condition at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical center. The 6 year old was in the car with her mother and 2 year old sister who were also injured. The women along with the 2 girls were driving east on Avenue I and stopped after they were rear ended by the SUV on Flatlands Avenue. The car struck another after they were pushed into the intersection because of the impact.
Although this looks like a case of DWI, no charges have been filed up to this point.
No, some may argue that there is always blame to be apportioned. That the guilty finger can always be pointed at someone, for either negligence, incompetence, or other factors. Lessons should always be learnt, and actions should always be accounted for. This gives individuals responsibility, and sometimes that burden has to be questioned.
3 CAR COLLISION INVOVLING A WOMAN AND HER 3 GIRLS.
A female resident of Brooklyn, New York, finds herself being treated at the Brookdale University Hospital, and Medical Centre. She sustained serious injuries after being involved in a 3 car collision in east FlatBush. Her 6 year old daughter had sustained severe injuries, and is in a critical condition after the accident along with her 2 year old sister, who was also in the vehicle. Their car was impacted from the rear by an SUV on Flatland Avenue, with enough force to propel the vehicle forward into the intersection, where it was struck for a second time by another car. Reports suggest that Alcohol may have contributed to the cause, although at this time no DWI charges have been brought.
After her mother’s car was rear ended in a 3-car collision in East Flatbush 6 year old Brooklyn resident finds herself in critical condition at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical center. The 6 year old was in the car with her mother and 2 year old sister who were also injured. The women along with the 2 girls were driving east on Avenue I and stopped after they were rear ended by the SUV on Flatlands Avenue. The car struck another after they were pushed into the intersection because of the impact.
Although this looks like a case of DWI, no charges have been filed up to this point.
No, some may argue that there is always blame to be apportioned. That the guilty finger can always be pointed at someone, for either negligence, incompetence, or other factors. Lessons should always be learnt, and actions should always be accounted for. This gives individuals responsibility, and sometimes that burden has to be questioned.
Friday, 29 January 2010
Another Teenage Lesson...
This is the details of yet another tragic accident in New York. Isnt it strange how we attribute the word accident, to an event that may have someone at fault. What exactly is the "accident" in question?. was it an accident that the passengers decided to get in the car?, was it an "accident" that he lost control. On a serious note, and in no way making humour, because of the fatal nature, was it an accident that the tree grew where it did?...heres the story.
20th January 2010: A FATAL ACCIDENT HAUPPAUGE, NY. TEENAGE DRIVER KILLED.
Three teenagers decided to go on a late night drive last night, with devastating consequences. For reasons not yet understood, the driver lost control of the wheel. The report was filed by the Suffolk County Police who stated that three teenagers were involved in an "road traffic accident" around the area of Sandra Drive, Hauppage; New York. Information pieced together after the event, suggests that the teenager driving, lost complete control of the vehicle, whereupon it left the carriageway and crashed into a tree. The Suffolk County Police responded to a call, shortly after the accident ocurred, and were accompanied by the Smithtown Fire Department. The wreckage was so severe that the Firefighters had to use specialist cutting equipment, to gain access to the passengers for treatment. All three were cut free from the car, with the driver taken straight to St. Catherine’s of Siena Medical Center; located at 50 Route 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787. The extent of his injuries were such that he did not recover, and died at the Center. The two other passengers in the car were taken to Stony Brook University Medical Center to be treated for their injuries. It has not been fully determined whether Alcohol played any part in the accident, and as such no police charges of DWI have been filed of yet.
This is yet another sorry case of accidents that happen every day, and at any time. Putting these down to "accidents" sometimes takes the importance of fault out of the equation. Yes, accidents do happen, but if we do not investigate, and in some cases punish those at fault, then they will happen again and again. An accident that occurs repeatedly is more than an accident.
20th January 2010: A FATAL ACCIDENT HAUPPAUGE, NY. TEENAGE DRIVER KILLED.
Three teenagers decided to go on a late night drive last night, with devastating consequences. For reasons not yet understood, the driver lost control of the wheel. The report was filed by the Suffolk County Police who stated that three teenagers were involved in an "road traffic accident" around the area of Sandra Drive, Hauppage; New York. Information pieced together after the event, suggests that the teenager driving, lost complete control of the vehicle, whereupon it left the carriageway and crashed into a tree. The Suffolk County Police responded to a call, shortly after the accident ocurred, and were accompanied by the Smithtown Fire Department. The wreckage was so severe that the Firefighters had to use specialist cutting equipment, to gain access to the passengers for treatment. All three were cut free from the car, with the driver taken straight to St. Catherine’s of Siena Medical Center; located at 50 Route 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787. The extent of his injuries were such that he did not recover, and died at the Center. The two other passengers in the car were taken to Stony Brook University Medical Center to be treated for their injuries. It has not been fully determined whether Alcohol played any part in the accident, and as such no police charges of DWI have been filed of yet.
This is yet another sorry case of accidents that happen every day, and at any time. Putting these down to "accidents" sometimes takes the importance of fault out of the equation. Yes, accidents do happen, but if we do not investigate, and in some cases punish those at fault, then they will happen again and again. An accident that occurs repeatedly is more than an accident.
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