Are Charter and Budget Bus Companies at Fault if They Break Safety Rules and Cause an Accident?
Several serious accidents involving charter buses have occurred this year, bringing concerns about charter bus safety violations into the national spotlight. In September 2017, a deadly collision between an MTA bus and privately-owned charter bus killed three people and injured at least 16 others in Queens, NY. In May, just months earlier, another devastating accident […]
What Happens if a Charter Bus Hits Your Car and You are Injured in the Accident?
Any collision between two vehicles is capable of causing property damage, personal injury, and the wrongful deaths of drivers or passengers. When one vehicle is significantly larger than the other – for example, a charter bus compared to a car or pickup truck – the potential for injury, death, and vehicle damage is even greater. […]
How Common Are Safety Violations Involving Charter and Discount Bus Companies?
If you live in Philadelphia, New York, or other major cities on the East Coast, you’re probably familiar with discount bus services like Yep Tour and Dahlia Group. These services are popular among tourists, gamblers, commuters, and others thanks to inexpensive fares on one-way and round trips between some of the country’s largest cities. Unfortunately, […]
What Happens If You Are Injured as a Passenger in a Charter Bus Accident?
If you live in the Philadelphia area, you may be aware of private charter buses offering low-cost fares on trips to New York City, Washington D.C., Boston, Pittsburgh, and other cities. These buses, which are often called “Chinatown buses” due to their pick-up and drop-off points, have gained popularity by offering economy services at a […]
What is the Statute of Limitations for Truck Accident Lawsuits?
After a truck accident, it may take time to recover from your injuries, get back to work, and get your life back together. In some cases, your injuries may have caused permanent damage you cannot repair. However, when recovering from your car accident case, it is important to keep in mind that you may have […]
What Medications are Illegal for for Commercial Drivers to Use?
Commercial truck drivers have a wide range of rules that govern what they can and can’t do, both behind the wheel and off the road. Some of these rules deal with the truck itself or with the number of hours they can work, but many deal with the trucker’s fitness to drive. If you were […]
New Jersey’s Most Dangerous Amusement Parks
A day at an amusement park is usually a fun-filled experience. Park-goers generally feel that they can rely on ride operators to properly inspect and maintain the park attractions, and most of the time they’re right. However, when they’re wrong, the day can quickly turn from fun to disastrous. If a ride is not properly […]
Filing a Lawsuit if You Were Hit by a Drunk Truck Driver in Pennsylvania
Commercial truck drivers are responsible for directing around 40 tons of machine and cargo at highway speeds. When they are on the job, driving a truck, there is no excuse for intoxicated driving. Federal regulations, state DUI/DWI laws, and trucking company policies often help guarantee that drivers will stay sober on the road. If you […]
The Statute of Limitations on Car Accident Injury Claims in Pennsylvania
Car accidents are a leading cause of injuries in the United States, and Pennsylvania is no exception. Everyone should be entitled to seek compensation for the injuries they sustained in a car accident. Unfortunately, many Pennsylvania residents are unaware of the different laws and statutes of limitations that come into play when bringing car accident […]
Who Do You Sue if a Garbage Truck Hits Your Car in Philadelphia?
Garbage trucks can be a menace on the road. Especially in tight city streets, garbage trucks sometimes block the road, create traffic congestion, and stop in dangerous places. On some roads, garbage trucks may occupy blind corners or make sudden stops and starts that put other drivers in danger. If you were injured by a […]
