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On behalf of Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe, P.C. posted in Bus Accidents on Saturday, January 24, 2015. New York City depends on its buses, subways and ferry boats for transporting workers, students and other passengers. Mass transit use is increasing more than population growth and highway travel. However, transit accidents can be calamitous. […]
On behalf of Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe, P.C. posted in Bus Accidents on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Mystery remains over why a Mercedes-Benz was in the path of a Metro-North train around 6:30 pm on Feb. 2 in Valhalla. The National Transportation Safety Board has commenced an investigation of the accident that led to the […]
On behalf of Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe, P.C. posted in Bus Accidents on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. The National Transportation Safety Board found that addressing the use of portable electronic devices while driving should remain a priority. Critical changes have to be made for reduction of transportation accidents and fatalities, according to the NTSB. […]
On behalf of Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe, P.C. posted in Bus Accidents on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. Human error, use of electronic devices, fatigue, absence of collision warning systems and structural defects are among the causes of mass transit accidents. Citing five transit accidents involving the Metro-North Railroad that caused six fatalities and 126 injuries […]
On behalf of Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe, P.C. posted in Bus Accidents on Friday, April 24, 2015. Charter bus accidents can cause injuries and even fatalities for New York travelers. Accordingly, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) has issued an advisory on hiring a motor coach company for a trip. This information may help […]
On behalf of Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe, P.C. posted in Bus Accidents on Friday, May 1, 2015. Passengers injured on New York’s buses and subways must prove that the carriers’ negligence caused the injuries to receive compensation. As part of this proof, plaintiffs must establish the duty of care that these common carriers owed to […]
On behalf of Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe, P.C. posted in Bus Accidents on Friday, May 8, 2015. Commercial vehicles, such as motorcoaches and school buses, are often equipped with vehicle onboard onboard video systems that continuously record video or make these recordings after an event that triggered the crash. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board […]
On behalf of Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe, P.C. posted in Bus Accidents on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. The recent derailment of an Amtrak train that was speeding excessively outside of Philadelphia has focused attention over the implementation of safety technologies for commuter, intercity and freight trains. Earlier this year, the National Transportation Safety Board listed […]
On behalf of Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe, P.C. posted in Bus Accidents on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. To combat fatalities and injuries among pedestrians and bicyclists in New York City, Mayor de Blasio implemented the Vision Zero street safety program. As part of this program, the City enacted the Right of Way Law that subjects […]
On behalf of Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe, P.C. posted in Bus Accidents on Friday, July 3, 2015. Mass transit accidents harm numerous victims besides passengers and operators. Recent lawsuits involving the May 12 derailment of an Amtrak passenger train 188 traveling to New York illustrate the type of victims in these accidents. The derailment outside […]