In the News
Dozens Injured in Atlantic City Tour Bus Crash
Legal Investigators Determine Cause of Accident Before Police
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
09 February 2006
Contact: Matthew J. Blit
Levine & Blit, PLLC
Phone: (212) 967-3000
Email: mblit@levineblit.com
New York – On February 3, 2006 an Academy Bus Lines coach left New York City heading to Atlantic City. When attempting to exit the freeway, the driver lost control of the bus and it rolled down a steep embankment, flipping over and eventually landing on its wheels. Dozens of horrified passengers struggled with shock and injuries while national news media dispatched reporters and photographers to document the traumatic event.
Initially, the police and reporters could not determine whether there had been a mechanical failure or if the accident was a result of operator error. Attorneys Levine & Blit were immediately called to the scene by frantic parents whose children were in the bus. Levine & Blit assured the parents that the law firm would make sure their loved ones were receiving proper medical attention and that an investigation would be conducted to determine the liability of this incident.
While an investigation was being conducted by the local police, Levine & Blit conducted its own investigation to make sure that the interests of the firm's clients were protected, just in case. Before the local police had finished their investigation, Levine & Blit had determined that the cause of the accident was operator error.
Miraculously, most of the injuries were minor, however, Rachel Morano , a client of Levine and Blit, sustained the most severe injuries of all of the passengers. Rachel suffered from four broken ribs, a punctured and collapsed lung, a lacerated liver, a concussion, a broken leg and a severely broken hand. She was listed in critical condition. Rachel remained in the Intensive Care Unit of AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center for over a week. Fortunately, she underwent surgery and miraculously has survived this horrific accident.
Like many others, Rachel's family called Levine & Blit without a second thought as soon as they received the news of the accident. Levine & Blit were there immediately and continue to assist Rachel and her family in their time of need. "We were among the first on the scene", attorney Les Levine said, "just as Rachel knew we would be, and we will continue to be there until she receives justice." When asked why she called on Levine and Blit, Rachel answered from her Hospital bed, "I wouldn't choose anyone else!"
Levine & Blit, PLLC is a full service law firm providing legal counsel and litigation services to individuals and corporations. With over 30 years of combined legal experience and clients that range from celebrities to accident victims, Levine and Blit attorneys are well equipped and committed to providing the highest quality representation. For further information about Levine and Blit's full range of legal services please visit www.levineblit.com or call 212-967-3000.
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