A family recently settled a $30 million lawsuit after an 11-year-old girl was killed by a motorist while exiting a school bus. The family will receive a confidential amount from the local school district. The bus accident, which occurred in Wyoming, prompted a state...
Bus & Subway Accidents
Safety Deficiencies Loom Large In Fatal Train Accident
The seven-fatality railroad crossing accident in Valhalla, New York, has potentially uncovered fundamental safety flaws in the Metro-North Railroad.The accident occurred when a car stopped on the rails of a crossing during rush hour traffic. The train collided with...
Third-Rail Subway Explosion: ‘Accidents Happen’ Says Union Rep
An experienced MTA worker is in the burn unit of New York-Presbyterian Hospital after a subway explosion several days ago. Suffering from severe burns on much of his body, he is the most critically injured of four transport workers harmed in the accident.The explosion...
Party Bus Tragedy Illustrates Lack Of Regulation
The popularity of party buses has risen dramatically over the past decade. Party bus companies usually target young people, offering an alcohol-fueled adventure with loud music and swanky lighting. Party buses often shuttle people from club to club and allow...
Another Train Derailment: How Does This Keep Happening?
Even though it's been nine months, it seems like just yesterday when a Metro North train derailed in the Bronx, killing four and injuring 19. The wreck was supposed to spur safety measures in MTA and NYC transit, but there does not seem to be any improvement.On...
NYC Does Not Require Sightseeing Buses To Report Crashes
The popularity of NYC bus tours has steadily increased over the past decade, causing tourism-related businesses to create or expand their fleet. Today, 263 double-decker buses navigate the city's busy streets.New York City regulators have not kept up with this...
Manhattan Tour Bus Crash: What Rights Do Injured Tourists Have?
More than 40 sightseers had to be evacuated from the emergency exit of a tour bus on Thursday. The bus crashed into scaffolding in Midtown Manhattan, blocking the vehicle's main exit. Broken glass and debris made the rescue especially difficult.The Optimum Ride driver...
Tour Bus Driver ‘Doesn’t See’ Woman In West Village, Hits Her
An elderly woman's life is hanging in the balance after she was run over by a double-decker tour bus in the West Village.The woman was crossing the road at 14th Street and 7th Avenue on Wednesday when the tour bus hit her. Witnesses said the pedestrian was knocked...
Do Express-F Train Derailment Victims Have The Right To Sue?
Friday's subway derailment in Queens injured dozens of people and terrified 1,000 passengers on the express F train.According to witnesses, the train began to shake and bounce while showering sparks from its right side. The train came to a halt, but that did not bring...
City Bus Jumps Curb In Manhattan, Injuring Pedestrians
A MTA bus accident in Manhattan injured five people during their Friday morning commute.The Hamilton Heights accident began when a minivan allegedly cut off the city bus, causing the two vehicles to collide. The crash sent the MTA bus careening onto the sidewalk and...
