Busses, airplanes, trains and subways are entrusted with the safety of their passengers when transporting them. Due to this entrustment, operators of mass transit vehicles have a heightened responsibility and level of care that is owed to their passengers. Failure to...
Month: February 2013
Truck driver strikes pedestrian while turning, leaves scene
Tractor-trailers pose unique dangers not present in other vehicles. Their extreme size and sometimes dangerous cargo increase the potential for serious injuries and even fatalities in accidents. Due to the potential for severe injuries in a truck accident, it is...
Woman suffers brain injury in accident caused by teen on phone
Motor vehicle accidents can result in brain injuries, even at a low rate of speed. A traumatic brain injury often results in significant financial costs and ongoing disability. If such an injury is caused by the careless or negligent actions of another, victims may be...
Fifteen injured in New Jersey accident involving commuter van
Thousands of people are injured or killed in auto accidents each year. This can be difficult enough to deal with when such injuries are the result of accidental circumstances, but even more so when they are due to the careless or negligent actions of another since...