01 October

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Surprising Facts About School Bus Crashes and Injuries in New York

Approximately 100 fatal school transportation-related accidents occur annually. While most of those crashes involve actual school buses, others are commercial buses hired by school districts to drive their students to distant events. Once serious or fatal crashes occur, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has the discretion to get involved and investigate what caused any injuries or deaths. Contact our team at (212) 222-1111 for your free case evaluation. Although school children are often harmed in these crashes, a slight majority of those injured are pedestrians hit by the school buses. Each time a new accident occurs, parents and school officials urge...

24 February

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New York Bus Accident Liability: Who Can You Sue?

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Traveling by bus in New York City can help minimize problems with traffic, parking, and long-distance walks. Yet bus travel can still present special challenges, especially when buses run behind schedule or when poorly trained drivers are behind the wheel. Once buses collide with pedestrians, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and other vehicles, catastrophic results can unfold. After reviewing the results of several recent bus accidents, this article looks at such topics as who can be sued in these cases, why proving negligence is essential, and the types of injuries often suffered. Advice is also provided for how you should respond immediately after being...

11 June

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MTA Bus Accidents Injuries Rise as Ridership Increases in New York City

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in Bus Accidents

Now that pandemic job losses are less common and New Yorkers are riding on MTA buses more frequently, accidents are starting to climb again. This not only poses a greater threat to those who ride on the buses, it also means that every pedestrian must become extra vigilant while crossing streets and walking to their destinations. Likewise, all bike riders, motorcyclists, and drivers of passenger vehicles and trucks must realize that their chances of being severely injured – or even killed -- during an MTA bus accident are increasing. [table-of-content] Recent MTA accidents are still far too deadly While a man was riding...

14 August

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New York Bus Accidents Lawyer

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

Buses are a vital part of our New York transportation system, but they also lead to thousands of injuries in men, women, and children each year. There are several reasons why bus accidents are so devastating – first, they can involve pedestrians, which can lead to permanently disabling and catastrophic injuries. Secondly, buses lack safety restraints like airbags and seatbelts, which means, during a collision, the impact can toss passengers around the cab of the bus – leading to devastating injuries. If you or a loved one has sustained an injury in a crash involving a commercial or a MTA bus,...

14 August

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Queens Bus Accident Lawyers

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Queens is a very diverse borough and the second most populous in the New York City area. Many buses service Queens including Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Bus Company vehicles, the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA) buses, Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) buses, and various charter and private bus companies. This traffic volume results in accidents involving buses throughout the county of Queens, NY. Experienced Queen's bus accident lawyers help individuals recover from their injuries and receive just compensation. Public bus routes and a map can be found on the MTA website. Private bus companies include Greyhound, Peter Pan, Megabus, and many...

13 August

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Bronx Bus Accident Lawyers

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The Bronx is a very diverse borough and the second most populous in the New York City area. Many buses service Bronx including Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Bus Company vehicles, the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA) buses, Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) buses, and various charter and private bus companies. This traffic volume results in crash involving buses throughout the county of Bronx, NY. Experienced Bronx bus accident lawyers help individuals recover from their injuries and receive just compensation. Public bus routes and a map can be found on the MTA website. Private bus companies include Greyhound, Peter Pan, Megabus, and many...

12 August

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Brooklyn Bus Accident Lawyers

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Brooklyn is one of the busiest boroughs in the New York City area. Due to the increase in population, public transportation becomes more prevalent including buses. Buses in Brooklyn include those of the New York City Transit Authority, MTA Bus Company, school buses, and private buses. Additionally, there are charter buses, commuter buses, and other types of bus vehicles. A Brooklyn bus crash attorney can prosecute a civil matter effectively through the courts in order to win maximum compensation for seriously injured clients. To learn more or get started on your claim, consult with our experienced Brooklyn injury team today. [table-of-content] Causes of...

01 August

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New York City MTA Accident Lawyer

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Access A Ride is a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“MTA”) is a program that enables individuals with disabilities who are incapable of using public subways or buses to receive transportation services. Access-A-Ride is a public paratransit system that uses small buses and vans to shuttle individuals to medical appointments, shopping visits, and other vital functions. Unfortunately, Access-A-Ride vehicles are frequently involved in serious accidents. If you are involved in an accident while riding public transit it is important you seek the counsel of an experienced New York City MTA accident lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your options. [table-of-content] How New York City...

16 July

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Bus Accident Lawyers Discuss Fatal MTA Bus Accident

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in Bus Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

A 7-year-old boy riding a battery-powered motorized scooter was killed after being struck by an MTA bus crash in the Bronx on May 26th, 2018, police say. The child was struck on East 184th St. and Webster Avenue in Fordham Heights around 3:30 pm. The child was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Witnesses say the reason why the bus driver did not see the boy in time was that the 7-year-old came zooming down the sidewalk, down a hill, and into the street. The sidewalk is behind a building, so it created a blind spot for the bus...

03 June

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New York City Bus Accident Lawyers

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

In Manhattan and other parts of New York City, it is often cost-prohibitive to purchase, store, and drive an automobile. For this and other reasons, public transportation in New York City, including by bus, is very popular. With a large number of public and private buses traveling the streets of New York sharing roadways with the pedestrian, bicycle, and motor vehicle traffic, bus accidents are an unfortunate but inevitable outcome. Driver error is the number one cause of bus accidents. This includes distracted driving, aggressive driving, inattention, lack of training or experience, failing to keep a safe distance between vehicles, and...

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