Car accidents are cases involving people who have suffered an injury in a traffic accident for which another driver may be at fault. A traffic collision may affect other vehicles, their occupants, and pedestrians, animals and may result in injury, property damage and/or death. A number of factors contribute to the risk of collision including; vehicle design, speed of operation, road design, and driver impairment. People who are injured in automobile accidents may be compensated for their injury, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Eastport is a hamlet in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 1,454 at the 2000 census. Eastport straddles the borders of the Towns of Brookhaven and Southampton. Eastport is located within the Eastport-South Manor Central School District.