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Does the Serious Injury Threshold Apply to a Bus Accident Lawsuit?

Yes, in almost all cases, the Serious Injury Threshold defined in New York Insurance Law applies to a bus accident lawsuit. Because New York’s No-Fault...

The Common Carrier Standard: Why Buses Owe You A Duty of Care in New York

Under New York law, entities that transport the public for a fee, such as city buses, intercity coaches, and other public transport vehicles, are known...

Hurt on a City Bus? Here’s What You Need to Know About The 90-Day Deadline 

If you are injured on a bus owned or operated by a public authority in New York, such as the MTA, NYC Transit, NFTA, or...

What Are the Time Limits for Filing a Drunk Driving Accident Lawsuit in Buffalo, NY?

In New York, you generally have three years from the date of a drunk driving accident to file a personal injury lawsuit.  For a wrongful...

How Witness Testimony Impacts Drunk Driving Accident Cases in Buffalo, NY

In a Buffalo drunk driving accident case, the testimony of a witness is the single most powerful piece of evidence you have—sometimes even more so...

New Electric Bike Laws in New York State

New York State has enacted comprehensive electric bike laws effective July 11, 2025, that fundamentally changes how e-bike and e-scooter accidents are investigated and reported,...

Common Carrier Duty of Care: Why Bus Drivers on Long Island Are Held to a Standard of Care

Bus drivers on Long Island, and their employers, are legally classified as “common carriers.” A common carrier is a company that transports passengers for a...

Long Island School Bus Accidents: Protecting Your Child’s Rights

When your child is hurt in a school bus accident, your immediate focus is their well-being. Once the initial shock subsides, questions about your child’s...

Injured on a NICE Bus? The 90-Day Deadline to File a Claim 

If you were injured on a Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) bus, you have only 90 days from the date of the incident to file a...