10 May

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Bus Accident Lawyers Discuss Jury Award In Queens MTA Bus Collision

New York City Bus Accident Lawyers at the F&A Injury Law Firm discuss a recent jury verdict in Queens involving a serious MTA bus crash. On Friday, April 15, a jury in Queens, New York, awarded $12.5 million to a man injured in a bus accident that happened in 2009. The jury found the bus driver and his employer, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) liable, according to a report in the New York Post. MTA Bus Accident Details Just before the accident, a traffic enforcement official instructed the man to pull his van over to a bus stop because it was blocking...

28 April

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Update: MTA Bus Action Plan

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The MTA unveiled a Bus Action Plan on Monday to improve their service. This plan includes measures that are sweeping and mean to improve the reliability and speed of the bus service in NYC. They are looking to modernize the network as the MTA bus has been losing ridership over the years. The plan is being presented by NYC Transit President Andy Byford. He is looking to reinvent the service. He wants to evaluate every bus route and revamp the entire program. They are looking to meet many initiatives that will be completed ranging from short-term to long-term. Changes include the MYmta app...

27 April

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MTA Driver Arrested for Hitting Pedestrian While Driving Drunk

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Bus Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents

On April 27, an intoxicated MTA bus driver was arrested. The driver, Raquel James, was driving while drunk along Rockaway Parkway and Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. This happened at around 3 in the morning. While driving, he hit a female pedestrian. This information comes from the police. James was taken into custody. He has been charged with multiple charges including vehicular assault, driving while intoxicated, and more. The extent of the injuries to the pedestrian is not known at this time. If we learn any more details about this accident, we will keep you posted. This is an emerging story. If you’ve been seriously...

26 April

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How to Recognize TBI – Tips from a Brain Injury Attorney

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Brain Injuries

Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, is brain dysfunction caused by an outside force. Nearly 1.7 million people suffer from a TBI each year resulting in 52,000 deaths. According to the Centers for Disease Control, car crashes account for most TBI-related deaths in those 5–14 years old and almost half in those 15–24 years old. Though symptoms from a TBI can manifest immediately after an injury, sometimes they will not occur until weeks later. Therefore, here are some tips on how to recognize TBI from a traumatic brain injury attorney. Those that suffer from mild traumatic brain injury may exhibit signs of: short-term loss of consciousness confusion headache,...

25 April

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When to Consult with NY Medical Malpractice Law Firm

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in Medical Malpractice

How do you know if you’ve been a victim of medical malpractice? And how do you know if it’s time to find a personal injury lawyer and launch a lawsuit? The answer isn’t as simple as it might initially appear. After all, people who go to the doctor are already sick or injured. How do you demonstrate that your failure to get the results you expected proves that the doctor was negligent or incompetent? In general, medical malpractice can be defined as occurring when a doctor or other practitioner harms his patient through incompetence or negligence. Although what constitutes medical malpractice is different...

24 April

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What should you do immediately following an automobile accident?

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in Vehicle Accidents

It happens in the blink of an eye. No one expects an automobile accident, but if it happens, it's important to know What you should do immediately following an automobile accident? If you are in a car accident where you feel you have been the victim, it's important to know how to protect yourself and receive any compensation that may be owed to you. In this situation, most people do not think to record their observations. Take note of as many details as possible relating to the accident. Something as small as a skid mark on the ground or a person’s...

15 April

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An Accident is Causing Delays on Outerbridge

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in Accident News, Vehicle Accidents

On April 10, an accident occurred in Staten Island that caused traffic delays. A Staten-Island bound accident caused a fifteen minute delay on the Outerbridge Crossing. This information came from the Port Authority who posted about it on Twitter. The tweet said, “The Outerbridge Crossing to NY is experiencing a delay of 15 minutes due to an accident blocking the High Speed EZ-Pass lanes.” According to a spokesperson with the FDNY, one person was taken to Staten Island University Hospital South Campus because they had minor injuries. The accident caused delays for a time. No other information on this incident was released. Have you been...

11 April

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Bus Accident Lawyers

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in Bus Accidents, Personal Injuries

There are many kinds of buses that can be found on the roads of New York. These can include school buses, MTA bus, tour buses, Greyhound buses, airport buses, and many more. Each kind of bus is there for a specific purpose, but they are all used to take many people from one place to another at one time. In a place like New York City, riding on a bus is a normal part of life for many people. While most of the time these rides are safe and everything goes smoothly, just like with any other type of vehicle, crashes...

10 April

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MTA Accident Lawyer

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Personal Injuries

The MTA, which stands for Metropolitan Transportation Authority, is in charge of one of the largest mass transit systems in the world. They handle subway lines, commuter railways, buses, bridges, and tunnels in the five boroughs of New York City as well as surrounding suburban areas. The daily number of riders on the MTA is over 8 million. So, it makes sense that accidents related to the MTA sometimes happen. When a rider, or employee, suffers injury or wrongful death because of the negligence of the MTA, the victim or the victim’s family deserves compensation for what happened. If you’ve been...

08 April

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Update on MTA Bus Accident in Brooklyn

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Bus Accidents

An update on a story we reported on earlier in the week has come in. This accident occurred on Friday, April 6. There were around 20 people who were injured in an accident on this day. The accident involved an MTA bus and multiple vehicles, and it happened in Brooklyn. Overall, the injuries to the passengers and those in the vehicles were minor. But, some passengers who were on the B44 bus were taken to the hospital for their injuries. The extent of the injuries is not known. While the details are still not known, early reports indicate that a BMW rear-ended...

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