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Your News Now reports that an Amtrak passenger train traveling from Cleveland, Ohio to Albany, New York collided with a tractor trailer in Dunkirk last week. The driver of the semi-truck was killed in the accident, though neither the train's crew members nor any of its 236 passengers were injured in the crash.

Police reported that the driver of the truck attempted to drive around a lowered track crossing gate when the cab of his truck was struck by the train that was traveling over sixty miles per hour. Passengers said they felt the impact of the collision, but were otherwise unaware of what had occurred until several hours later.

Trains are a part of every day life here in central New York, and while they are a necessary and useful part of our transportation infrastructure, they also pose a threat to passengers, pedestrians, and motor vehicles. Because trains are heavy and travel at high speeds, when railway accidents occur, they usually have devastating consequences.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of a train collision, you should speak with a trained New York railroad accident lawyer as soon as possible. Train accidents have unique legal issues, and an attorney can analyze the circumstances of your case to provide sound legal advice to ensure that your rights are preserved.

To discuss your case or concerns with an experienced Syracuse personal injury attorney, contact Bottar Leone, PLLC now at (315) 422-3466, (800) 336-LAWS, or by e-mail at info@bottarleone.com.

For many, the winter holiday season means family gatherings and, as a result, the season also means increased traffic on New York State roadways. An increase in automobile traffic, as well as commercial vehicles used to transport presents and merchandise this time of year, can cause the State's highways and byways become more crowded and, in turn, more dangerous to travel. We here at Bottar Leone, PLLC want to wish everyone a happy holidays and take this opportunity to ask our readers to be careful when driving to see loved ones this year, because winter weather and increased traffic can be a dangerous mix.

The Post-Standard reports that a major accident occurred yesterday on the New York State Thruway in Van Buren. After an initial investigation, the New York State police found that a semi-truck jackknifed near Exit 39 on the Thruway on December 7th and blocked all of the westbound traffic. Within moments, a second and third trailer collided with the first truck, setting fire to one big rig. Two of the drivers were injured and taken to the hospital after law enforcement arrived at the scene, and thankfully neither driver sustained life-threatening injuries.

This news story illustrates how dangerous driving amongst tractor-trailers can be, and serves as a warning to drivers everywhere. Because of their size, semi-trucks can do serious damage to other motorists, and accidents often occur due to driver negligence. If you or someone you know was injured in an accident with a tractor-trailer, you should contact a New York truck accident attorney immediately The aid of an experienced lawyer can be invaluable in getting you compensated for your injuries.

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