Late Tuesday evening, a 49 year-old woman, Ellen Brody, stopped her SUV on train tracks in Valhalla, NY, and was consequently hit by a Metro-North train. According to the article at WebProNews, a witness in another car watched as Ms. Brody stopped on the wrong side of a crossing gate, briefly exited her car when the gate hit her car, and then pulled forward onto the train tracks. According to the New York Times, the train operator slammed[...]

Recently, we blogged on a crash between an SUV and a Metro-North train at a railroad crossing in Valhalla, NY. The crash and resulting fire killed several people. Now, a legislator in New Jersey is calling on the New Jersey Department of Transportation to take action on a railroad crossing in Elmwood Park, NJ. U.S. Rep. Bill Pacrell sent a letter to the Department asking the Department to find money to "fix" the crossing, which the Representative wrote[...]

Recently, Bob Simon, a long time host of "60 Minutes", was killed in a taxi crash. When it comes time for the Simon family to consider why Mr. Simon was taken from them, that family might sue the taxi company for negligence. The taxi's insurance company will likely have to defend against that claim and possibly pay it. How much compensation makes up for Mr. Simon's life and all that was lost when he died? That is the[...]

Every year, millions of Americans are involved in motor vehicle accidents. Frequently individuals who are injured in crashes and collisions incur significant expenses associated with medical care and lost wages. In cases where an individual believes that another driver was at fault in causing an accident, it's wise to seek the advice and assistance of an attorney. When pursuing legal action after a traffic accident, there are many issues and factors that must be investigated, examined and taken[...]

This past weekend, a group of young women were involved in a horrific traffic accident on the North Fork of Long Island. The women, who made the right decision by hiring a limousine to drive them home after an afternoon of wine tasting, were longtime friends who spent the day partaking in a festive summertime tradition. However, the smart decision turned tragic when their black limousine rode a short distance before sloping into a U-turn at a crossing[...]

On any given day in New York City; taxis, delivery trucks, cars, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians can be seen speeding down or scurrying across the city's streets. For those brave residents who choose to forego more traditional and arguably safer modes of transportation and opt instead to ride a bicycle or motorcycle, their daily commutes can be dangerous and harrowing experiences. To date, six bicyclists have been killed in traffic accidents this year. The most recent death occurred[...]

Around 11 a.m. this morning, a 64-year-old man was seriously injured after being struck by an MTA bus driver while crossing the street on the Lower East Side. This occurred when the man was crossing Madison Street south at Jackson Street when an MTA bus driver turned left and hit him in the crosswalk. The man suffered injuries to his left shoulder and arm and was taken to Bellevue Hospital in serious but not life-threatening condition. The driver[...]