Jonathan C. Reiter

Every week approximately 11 million people utilize the bus system operated by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority for their daily commute. Over 800,000 vehicles are in operation within the massive transportation system. Although most riders make it to their destinations safely, some become involved in accidents while riding the bus.   There have been several MTA bus accid...

Reports say the number of traffic accident fatalities has increased sharply in the first half of 2015. During the first six months of this year, a sharp increase was seen in the number of traffic accident fatalities nationwide, according to reports. Data gathered by The National Safety Council shows that approximately 19,000 people were killed in traffic crashes through June. The trend su...

New York City, (NY) -- Many Americans book charter bus tours in the fall to view the gorgeous leaves in New England. As part of that process, a consumer may worry about finding a safe and reliable bus company. New York bus accident lawyer Jonathan Reiter provides information on how a consumer can check the safety performance records of bus companies.   The Federal Motor Carrier Safety A...

Sao Paulo, Brazil – Many questions now surround the upcoming October presidential election in Brazil following the death of well-known politician Eduardo Campos, who was killed in a plane crash. According to a CNN report, the small plane carrying presidential candidate Campos and six others traveling to a campaign stop crashed in Santos, Brazil, approximately 40 miles from Sao Paulo on Wedn...

Patients who entrust their care to hospitals seldom anticipate a visit to a hospital causing them harm. Yet, hospital acquired injuries occur at far more frequent rates than many may assume. CMS Releases Hospital Error, Injury Data “The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Inspector General estimates that 13.5% of hospitalized Medicare beneficiaries experienced adverse even...

A common test, known as the ERCP, which stands for “endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography” is a procedure performed on the upper gastrointestinal tract to diagnose and potentially treat diseases of the duodenum, gall bladder, liver and pancreas, as well as the bile and pancreatic ducts. The endoscope is a tube with a camera at one end that can visualize the anatomical structures targe...

Hospitals are among the most unlikely places that patients in need of medical assistance expect to be injured. Unfortunately, a number of patients are faced with hospital acquired injuries or infections when admitted for treatment. Hospital-Acquired Infections Hospital-acquired infections are caused by viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens; the most common types are bloodstream infection (...