Driving laws are under the jurisdiction of the states. However, Senator Charles Schumer is proposing that federal lawmakers vote to withhold highway funds to any state that does not ban texting while driving.

Recent studies have shown that drivers are 23 times more likely to be in an accident when they are texting. Because of this, New York and 14 other states currently have bans on the act.

If you have been injured by a driver who was texting, contact the New York City car accident attorneys of Orlow Orlow & Orlow at 718-544-4100.

On Wednesday, a man was hit on the head by a tree branch while walking through Central Park. While on his way to work, a 100 pound tree branch snapped and fell 20 feet onto his head.

The man was knocked unconscious immediately and was soon taken to a Manhattan hospital. He underwent a procedure to relieve swelling and was put on a ventilator. He is currently comatose.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, contact the New York City personal injury attorneys of Orlow Orlow & Orlow at 718-544-4100.

A construction accident occurred Tuesday in Harlem. Around 8am, a worker was loading cinder blocks on the roof of a construction site at Lenox Ave and 126th St when the roof collapsed under the weight of the blocks.

The worker fell through the roof 10 feet onto the top floor. Luckily, he did not fall the full 60 of the building. He was taken to Harlem Hospital for treatment and is expected to make a full recovery.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a construction accident, contact the New York City construction injury attorneys of Orlow Orlow & Orlow at 718-544-4100.

On Saturday night, a roller coaster accident occurred at a Bronx carnival. Around 9:30pm the children's roller coaster derailed at St Theresa Church in Pelham Bay.

Seven children were taken to the hospital after the crash. None of them were seriously injured. An investigation still did not clarify how many children were on the ride at the time.

If your child has been injured in an accident, contact the New York City child injury attorneys of Orlow Orlow & Orlow at 718-544-4100.

On Sunday, a crash occurred along Taconite State Parkway in Westchester County. A minivan was southbound in the northbound lanes and struck the SUV head on and then hitting another vehicle. The minivan then burst into flames.

The driver of the minivan and 4 of the 5 children inside were killed. The 5th child was taken to the hospital. Three men in the SUV were also killed in the collision. Two people in the third vehicle were injured and hospitalized.

If a loved one has died in a crash, contact the New York City wrongful death attorneys of Orlow Orlow & Orlow at 718-544-4100.

Mayor Bloomberg has officially proclaimed July to be Good Beer Month. As part of the festivities, residents are encouraged to ride their bikes to bars to enjoy quality beer. While this can be a great source of entertainment, it is important to remain safe as well.

A recent study showed that 21% of cyclists involved in fatal accidents from 1996 to 2005 had alcohol in their systems. Because of this, it is important to remember to stay safe when drinking. According to the spokesperson for Transportation Alternatives, "There is a difference between drinking and intoxication... you should never ride intoxicated."

If you or a loved one has been injured in a bike accident, contact the New York City bicycle accident lawyers of Orlow Orlow & Orlow at 718-544-4100.

Last Wednesday, a beer truck hit a taxi and pushed it over a curb and onto a sidewalk. Four pedestrians were hit and injured in the crash. The beer truck did not stop at the scene.

In this case, the four pedestrians suffered only minor injuries. However, an accident like this can lead to life long emotional suffering in the form of post traumatic stress disorder. This often occurs in accidents that could have been but were not fatal.

If you or someone you know has been involved in an accident, contact the New York City personal injury attorneys of Orlow Orlow & Orlow at 718-544-4100.