We have discussed the frequent tour bus rashes that are currently occurring. As a bus accident and truck accident attorney I see a need for greater enforcement of safety regulations. Bus travel can be and should be safe. A tour bus from Canada with approximately 60 people flipped over near New York City last week. It occurred on the eastbound I 80 outside of New York. The bus is owned by Toronto-based AVM Max 2000 charter services, Inc. Avoidable bus accidents are becoming far too common.
Fall Was The Result Of Elevated Related Risk
July 5, 2013
In, NICOMETI v. THE VINEYARDS OF FREDONIA, LLC (June 2013) the Fourth Department held that contrary to the contention of defendants, the Supreme Court properly concluded that plaintiff’s fall was the result of an elevation-related risk for which Labor Law § 240 (1) provides protection.