From sanitation trucks to semi-trailers, oversize vehicles are common on New York City roadways. Unfortunately, these large vehicles often pose serious safety risks for motorists in smaller autos. According to the NYC Department of Motor Vehicles, in four out of five...
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How to avoid being wrongfully blamed after a truck crash
If you are a truck driver and you become involved in a crash, you will want to make sure you do certain things to protect you should you wish to commence litigation or if someone sues you. As in any motor vehicle accident and you are injured do not get out of the car...
NTSB Recommends Programs to Prevent Truck/Bus Rollover Accidents
Thirty passengers on a tour bus narrowly escaped injuries when their bus tipped over near Whitney Point, New York last month. The accident coincides with the National Transportation Safety Board's new recommendations for programs to prevent rollover accidents...
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. The bill...
New York Truck Drivers May Have 10-Hour Limits to Prevent Accidents
If a new proposal that has been made by the Federal motor carrier Safety Administration and supported by New York truck accident attorneys, is approved, truckers in the state of New York and elsewhere around the country will have a 10-hour limit on the number of hours...
New York Truck Accident Lawyers Applaud Cell Phone Ban for Truck Drivers
The year 2010 saw encouraging efforts by federal agencies to prevent truck accidents due to distracted driving. It began with a proposal by the US DOT banning texting while driving for commercial motor vehicle drivers, including truck and bus drivers. The Federal...
New York Truck Stop Closures Increase Risk of Accidents
As New York truck accident attorneys, we are very concerned about a recent decision by the Department Of Transportation to shut down truck stops across the state. The DOT announced earlier this year that about six truck stops across the state would be closed down...
Fatigued, Distracted New York Truck Driver Sentenced to 3 to 9 Years in Fatal Accident
The truck driver, who admitted that he was tired and distracted watching porn on his laptop computer during a fatal crash in NewYork last year, has been sentenced to between 3 to 9 years in prison. Thomas Wallace admitted that he was distracted when he crashed his...
Senate Bill Would Allow New York to Increase Truck Weight Limits
A new bill introduced in the U.S. Senate would allow states to increase weight limits on tractor-trailers plying interstate highways. The bill S3705, also called the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act, would allow states to increase the gross vehicle weight limit...
New York Transportation Study Provides Interesting Insights into Pedestrian Safety
A new report on transportation in New York dispels some long-held myths, and provides an interesting look at the how's and why's of pedestrian accidents. According to the report: Pedestrians are 10 times more likely to die in an automobile accident than the occupants...