Commuting via city buses is commonplace for many New Yorkers. In addition to enjoying the convenience and affordability of bus travel, they place a great deal of trust that the individual driving the bus maintains the highest standards of safety to avoid accidents....
Mother’s fatal fall exposes the shame of the NYC subway
People around the world were heartbroken when a young mom died falling down the stairs of a Manhattan subway station. But New Yorkers with small children or disabilities were hardly shocked.New York is an elevator town. But NYC ranks dead last of all major cities for...
How far does mass transit have to go to provide security?
Most of us have been through the complex airport security measures put in place nationwide following 9/11. We all understand the need for the heightened security and, with some grumbling, most of us accept the measures as a necessary precaution in our modern world....
Man Dragged to His Death by Subway Car
On February 15, 2016 a man trying to board a subway train in New York City got jammed between the cab's doors and was dragged along the platform for about 60 feet. The man was rushed to Jamaica Hospital, where he died from blunt force trauma. The incident occurred at...
Amtrak Derailment Kills 8, Leaves Many More Injured
A recent derailment of an Amtrak train headed to New York City from Washington tragically left eight people dead and some 200 more with injuries. The event took place near Philadelphia, where the nation's most fatal train accident occurred in 1943, killing 79 people....
App-based Taxi Services: Who is Liable if an Accident Occurs?
With the rise in use of app-based taxi services, such as Uber and Lyft, gaining popularity as an alternative to the traditional yellow cab, and providing millions of rides a day worldwide, an interesting question is raised: what about their insurance policies? Who is...