Jonathan C. Reiter

As reported by CBS New York, the National Transportation Safety Bureau (NTSB) is set to release the results of its investigation of a deadly train accident that took place two years ago in Valhalla, New York. The crash, which occurred on February 3, 2015 in the evening hours, involved a commuter train on Metro-North Railroad’s Harlem Line. The train struck a vehicle, killing the car’s dri...

As the recent disturbing incident involving a passenger violently removed from a United Airlines flight shows, few airline passengers are aware of their rights. What happens if you’re injured on a flight? What if another passenger assaults you? What if you trip over another passenger’s carry-on and suffer a concussion in the middle of the plane’s aisle? These are all incidents that can ha...

Spring is often called a time of renewal. It’s a time when people get to hang up their winter coats and look forward to warmer weather. Although the weather during springtime can be unpredictable — shifting rapidly between cold and warm — rain is generally something you can count on happening in the months leading up to summer. If you’re driving in the springtime, it’s important to rememb...

According to a new report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), pedestrian fatalities increased by 11 percent in 2016 alone — the biggest single-year increase ever and highest number in more than 20 years. The report states that the three main reasons for the spike in pedestrian deaths include: An improved economy More pedestrian traffic Distraction du...

Perhaps more than any other city in the country, New York City is a city known for walking. In one of the busiest cities in the world, walking is often faster than driving, which is why there are so many pedestrians on the streets of NYC. What many people don’t realize, however, is that the number of pedestrian deaths has increased dramatically in recent years. According to a 2017 NPR r...

Canada has one of the best aviation safety rankings in the world, and Air Canada is widely considered one of the safest airlines to fly. However, a recent survey of aviation inspectors for Transport Canada reveals that budget cuts have left many Canadian aviation experts worried about the possibility of a future accident. Canadian Aviation Inspectors Worry Financial Cuts Could Put Passe...

A new report includes the Brooklyn Bridge among thousands of “structurally deficient” bridges in the United States. According to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), more than 55,000 bridges in the U.S. are in “poor or worse condition.” The ARTBA says that the overall number of deficient bridges has declined in recent years, however, there are still tens of...

In a city as crowded as New York City, pickpockets and muggers are an unfortunate reality. Check any tourism website for any of the world’s major cities, and you’re likely to find ample advice about avoiding a mugger and staying safe on the city’s streets. Recently, a “veteran thief” who estimates that he mugged over 100 people and is currently serving 25 years to life in a New York maxim...

For the second year in a row, traffic deaths in the United States have increased. The New York Times reports that recently released data from the National Safety Council (NSC) shows that an estimated 40,200 people died in motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. in 2016 — a six percent increase from 2015. In 2015, motor vehicle deaths were up seven percent from the previous year. Combined, this ...

Just days after the 2017 New Year, a serious train crash injured at least 100 passengers in Brooklyn. According to a Chicago Tribune report, the accident, which involved the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), occurred at 8:30 a.m. during the morning commute when the front of a “slow-moving train hit a bumping block as it pulled into Atlantic Terminal… left the tracks and smashed into a small s...