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Criminal Charges Brought Against Driver of Tour Bus That Crashed in Bronx Returning From Mohegan Sun Casino On Same Day as State Inspector Generals Report Released

The driver of the tour bus that crashed into a highway sign post on I-95 in the Bronx, killing 15 people and injuring seven others…

Posted by SEO Admin on Sep 05, 2011

National Motorcoach Safety Summit to be Held September 23rd

Although motorcoach transportation is one of the most cost-effective, accessible and safe forms of public transportation, there has been a number of recent tragic crashes…

Posted by Levine & Slavit PLLC on Aug 13, 2011

New Yorks Law Against Text Messaging While Driving Signed by Governor Cuomo; Penalty for Using Cell Phone While Driving Rises from Two to Three Points

Effective immediately, it is a primary traffic offense for drivers to use handheld electronic devices for activities such as texting while a vehicle is in…

Jul 14, 2011

Court of Appeals Applies Both New York Law and Ontario Law to Fatal Bus Crash

In Edwards v. Erie Coach Lines Company, 131, NYLJ 1202499068316 (Decided June 30, 2011), New York States highest court was called upon to answer a…

Posted by Levine & Slavit PLLC on Jul 04, 2011

33 States Now Prohibit Texting While Driving

Last Friday, June 3, Maine Governor Paul LePage signed a new law that prohibits texting behind the wheel. Under the new law, which takes effect…

Posted by Levine & Slavit PLLC on Jun 08, 2011

This Year's Click It Or Ticket Campaign Runs Through June 5

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood last week announced the 2011 Click It or Ticket mobilization with a reminder to motorists about the severe risks of…

Posted by Levine & Slavit PLLC on Jun 01, 2011

NYC Makes No Bones About It: Obey The 30 MPH Speed Limit or You'll See a Skeleton

Throughout New York City and other places drivers are becoming accustomed to seeing radar-equipped speed boards that tell them how fast they're going, and flash…

Posted by Levine & Slavit PLLC on May 15, 2011

The New Move Over Law Gets Personal

No, I didnt get a ticket for failing to obey the new Ambrose-Searles Move Over Act that requires drivers to exercise due care to avoid…

Posted by Levine & Slavit PLLC on May 01, 2011

New York's Top Court Holds Uninsured Motorists Coverage Applies to Intentional "Accident"

We've stressed to our clients and in our writings the importance of protecting them and their families by obtaining as much Supplementary Uninsured Motorists ("SUM")…

Posted by Levine & Slavit PLLC on Apr 09, 2011

Bus Safety Subject of Legislative Attention Following Last Weeks Charter Bus Crashes

In 2009, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) released the Motor Coach Safety Action Plan setting forth concrete steps for improving motorcoach safety. The…

Posted by Levine & Slavit PLLC on Mar 19, 2011

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