A new law targeting cell phone use while driving in the state of New York, went into effect last week. NewYork personal injury lawyers are very hopeful that the new law will help reduce the numbers of people distracted by cell phones while driving, thereby minimizing the number of accidents traced to distracted driving.
Bill to Increase Truck Weight Limits is Reintroduced in Congress
A bill that has been strongly opposed by New York truck accident attorneys has made its way back to Congress. The bill HR 763 also known as the Safe and Efficient transportation, will allow states to increase the truck weight limits on federal interstates.
Toll from New York City Bus Accident Rises to 15
The death toll from a deadly bus accident in New York has now touched 15 with the death of a 70-year-old man from his injuries. The accident occurred over the weekend on Interstate 95 when a tour bus which was taking a group of casino goers back to Chinatown, flipped over and skidded several yards before crashing into a pole. The pole crashed right through the window of the bus, cutting the bus in half, severely injuring the occupants inside. 14 passengers died immediately, and several were injured, some of them critically.
Pedestrian Killed in Bronx Car Accident
A 76-year-old man was killed last week in an accident on a Bronx street. The man was hit by an NYC transit bus as he was crossing Castle Hill Avenue. The man was on his way to the grocery store when he was struck by the bus making a right turn.
