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Farmingdale High School Bus Accident on I-84 Tragically Claims Two and Injures Dozens of Students
Tragic Farmingdale Bus Accident Reported A devastating calamity unfolded in the quiet locales of Orange County, claiming two lives and critically injuring five students after a bus, brimming with high school students from Farmingdale High School, experienced a tragic rollover crash on I-84 near Exit 15 at around 1:10 p.m. on … [Read more...] about Farmingdale High School Bus Accident on I-84 Tragically Claims Two and Injures Dozens of Students
What Every Bus Accident Injury Victim Should Know
While buses can be a very safe mode of transportation, bus drivers who are careless along with bus providers indifferent to safety standards can cause serious bus accidents resulting in catastrophic injury and wrongful death. If you or someone you love has been injured in a serious bus accident, an experienced bus accident injury … [Read more...] about What Every Bus Accident Injury Victim Should Know
Fatal Hit-and-Run Bus Stop Accident in Brooklyn
CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN, NY - According to abc7ny.com, a woman was tragically killed, and a man was severely injured when the pedestrians were hit by a car while waiting for a bus. Law enforcement officers reported that street racing was the cause of the fatal pedestrian accident. The deadly collision occurred in the Crown Heights … [Read more...] about Fatal Hit-and-Run Bus Stop Accident in Brooklyn
Four MTA Bus Passengers Were Injured in an Accident in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - A news article published on abc7ny.com reports that four people were injured when an MTA bus collided with a light pole in Brooklyn. According to the FDNY, an MTA bus collided with a pole on Flatbush Avenue, causing four people to sustain injuries. A total of 21 occupants on the MTA bus were removed from the … [Read more...] about Four MTA Bus Passengers Were Injured in an Accident in Brooklyn
MTA Bus Accident in Prospect Lefferts Gardens
14 MTA Bus Occupants Injured in an Accident in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, New York PROSPECT LEFFERTS GARDENS, BROOKLYN - A news article posted on abc7ny.com reports that at least fourteen MTA bus passengers were injured in a bus accident in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. According to the news report, the bus driver lost … [Read more...] about MTA Bus Accident in Prospect Lefferts Gardens
MTA Bus Strike Pole That Tragically Crushes a Pedestrian
BROOKLYN, NY – According to amomama.com a 59-year-old man tragically lost his life in a pedestrian accident involving an MTA bus. The report states that the MTA bus struck a street light pole and the pole fell on top of the victim causing very serious injury and subsequent death. The victim’s family was very upset and stated that … [Read more...] about MTA Bus Strike Pole That Tragically Crushes a Pedestrian
Driver Collides with an MTA Bus in Bronx
Bronx Driver Collides with an MTA Bus, Killing his Passenger and Injuring Himself BRONX, NEW YORK - A news story posted on New York Daily News reports that a Bronx driver collided with the back of an MTA bus. The collision killed his passenger and seriously injured himself, according to police reports. The news story states … [Read more...] about Driver Collides with an MTA Bus in Bronx
Multiple Passengers Injured in an MTA Bus Accident in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, BROOKLYN, NY - According to an online news article posted on abc7ny.com, at least three passengers were injured when a motor vehicle allegedly drove through a red light and then crashed into a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) bus in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York. The report stated that the MTA bus … [Read more...] about Multiple Passengers Injured in an MTA Bus Accident in Brownsville
Man Injured After Being Ejected for an MTA Bus in Collision With an Aston Martin
BUSHWICK, BROOKLYN, NY - According to an online news report posted on nypost.com, a shuttle bus ran a red light and then collided with a man driving an Aston Martin. A passenger who was riding inside the MTA bus was ejected from the motor vehicle. The accident occurred in Bushwick, New York. The accident occurred on Sunday, according … [Read more...] about Man Injured After Being Ejected for an MTA Bus in Collision With an Aston Martin
Fatal Accident on the New Jersey Turnpike
STATEN ISLAND, NY - August 31, 2020 - According to an online news report on SILive.com, a fatal accident on the New Jersey Turnpike caused a few MTA express buses to be delayed on Monday morning. The collision on the New Jersey Turnpike is located near Exit 12. According to MTA, the MTA express bus lines affected included the SIM8, … [Read more...] about Fatal Accident on the New Jersey Turnpike
Head-on Collision With an MTA Bus Causes Injuries in The Bronx, New York (NY)
BRONX, NY - August 18, 2020 - According to an article posted on norwoodnews.org, law enforcement is investigating a severe head-on collision the occurred between a van and a public bus at Jerome Avenue and Mosholu Parkway in the Bedford Park neighborhood of The Bronx. Police allege that a man from Bedford Park was arrested after … [Read more...] about Head-on Collision With an MTA Bus Causes Injuries in The Bronx, New York (NY)
Multi-Vehicle Accident Involving MTA Bus In Canarsie Injures Twelve
NEW YORK CITY, NY - August 14, 2020 - According to an online news report from CBS NewYork, a Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus accident with two other motor vehicles in Brooklyn resulted in twelve people being injured. The accident happened Thursday evening near Avenue M and East 87th Street in Canarsie, New York. The … [Read more...] about Multi-Vehicle Accident Involving MTA Bus In Canarsie Injures Twelve
MTA Bus Accident Injures Nine
BROOKLYN, NY - According to an online news report from NYPost.com, a serious three-vehicle accident involving an MTA bus occurred in Brooklyn, New York. The news report states that a Lexus RX 300 and a Mercury Grand Marquis crashed with an MTA bus at approximately 1:45 p.m., according to the FDNY. The multi-vehicle accident occurred … [Read more...] about MTA Bus Accident Injures Nine
School Bus Accident Injury Lawsuits
Protecting children from harm is a priority for all school districts in the U.S. No one wants to see any child suffer an injury or die, ever, let alone when getting on or off a school bus or involved in a school bus accident on the way to or home from school. Tragically, children will die in truck school bus accidents every … [Read more...] about School Bus Accident Injury Lawsuits
Passenger Bus Accident Lawsuits
Municipal transit authorities, regional, and national bus lines are responsible for transporting their passengers safely. When a bus accident occurs, multiple parties could jointly share the responsibility for paying damages to the injured passengers or the families of any person killed in a passenger bus accident. Parties … [Read more...] about Passenger Bus Accident Lawsuits
New Jersey Transit Bus Involved in Commuting Accident in Manhattan
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A New Jersey transit bus carrying 49 passengers crashed into a median as the bus was pulling into the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan. NorthJersey.com reports that the incident took place around 6:20 a.m. The bus reportedly jumped the concrete barrier on the median. There were no reports of any medical … [Read more...] about New Jersey Transit Bus Involved in Commuting Accident in Manhattan
School Bus Crash Injures Three, Bus Driver Cited
DELAND, Fla. — A school bus crashed into the rear of a sedan while the sedan driver attempted to turn into a driveway in DeLand. The crash injured three of the occupants of the sedan. Fortunately, none of the school-aged children on the bus sustained any injuries. Although the bus driver was uninjured in the crash, police issued a … [Read more...] about School Bus Crash Injures Three, Bus Driver Cited
Five School Children Injured in Bus Crash
MIDDLETOWN, New York — A school bus accident sent five school-aged children to the hospital with serious injuries. The accident occurred in the village of Mamakating, New York, which is about a twenty-minute drive away from Middletown. Police say that the collision between the pickup truck and mini school bus involved in the accident … [Read more...] about Five School Children Injured in Bus Crash
17,000 Children Receive Treatment for School Bus-Related Accident Injuries
PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA – According to an article published by www.stanfordchildrens.org, approximately 23.5 million elementary and secondary school children ride to and from school in school buses each year, with 17,000 of these children receiving treatment in emergency rooms following accidents. School buses represent the … [Read more...] about 17,000 Children Receive Treatment for School Bus-Related Accident Injuries
Woman Getting Off Bus Killed by the Same Bus
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A freak accident in the Flatlands section of Brooklyn involving an MTA bus killed a woman. The woman had stepped off of the bus, but somehow she fell down into the street and the bus ran over her as it pulled away from the curb. MTA officials along with the Highway Accident Investigation Unit of the New York Police … [Read more...] about Woman Getting Off Bus Killed by the Same Bus
MTA Buses Collide Injuring Ten in East Harlem
HARLEM, NY- Nypost.com writes that ten individuals were injured in East Harlem this week when two MTA commuter buses collided during the early morning hours. The collision happened at the intersection of East 116thStreet and Madison Avenue. One of the buses hit the other at a red light. Ten people from the bus that was struck were … [Read more...] about MTA Buses Collide Injuring Ten in East Harlem
Five Hospitalized in Special Needs Bus Accident
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A school bus carrying special needs students and two cars collided in the Mill Basin area. A total of 30 people required an examination at the scene. Some were taken to local hospitals for more intensive treatment while others were allowed to leave after receiving an investigation by a medic. The driver of the car … [Read more...] about Five Hospitalized in Special Needs Bus Accident
Charter Bus Hits Overpass Injuring Dozens
LAKEVIEW, Long Island, N.Y. — A chartered school bus carrying high school students returning from a trip abroad slammed into an overpass. At least six people on board sustained critical injuries, and another 37 people suffered some degree of injury in the crash. The collision happened on the Southern State Parkway around 9:00 p.m. on … [Read more...] about Charter Bus Hits Overpass Injuring Dozens
Staten Island Expressway Accident Causes Delays
STATEN ISLAND, NY – According to Silive.com, MTA buses experienced morning rush hour delays because of a crash that took place on the Staten Island Expressway. The collision occurred in the Brooklyn-bound lanes and impacted the “SIM3, SIM31, SIM32, SIM33 and SIM34,” routes. Another collision took place on Narrows Road South and … [Read more...] about Staten Island Expressway Accident Causes Delays
Bus Rear-Ended in Baldwin Injuring 5
BALDWIN, NY – According to Newsday.com, a NICE bus was hit by a car in Baldwin on causing injuries to five individuals. The injured persons were all taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of their injuries, which are not life-threatening. The bus was stopped while passengers were disembarking and boarding the bus when a vehicle … [Read more...] about Bus Rear-Ended in Baldwin Injuring 5
Fatal Crash Involving Tour Bus Reported on Route 80
PARSIPPANY, NJ – According to Tapinto.net, a tour bus carrying 30 people traveling from New York City was involved in a deadly crash on Route 80. The bus struck a median and reportedly went airborne leading to a serious multi-vehicle collision. Reports indicate that one person was killed, and two other individuals were seriously … [Read more...] about Fatal Crash Involving Tour Bus Reported on Route 80
School Bus Accident in Westchester, New York Injures Three
VALHALLA, NY - According to the dailyvoice.com, a crash involving a school bus took place on Friday, January 4, 2019, at about 7:24 in the morning. The bus was driving up a hill in Mount Pleasant when it skidded on the icy road close to the Westchester Community College. Reports indicate the bus struck a utility pole before … [Read more...] about School Bus Accident in Westchester, New York Injures Three
Lower Manhattan Bus Crash Kills 28-Year-Old Woman
MANHATTAN, NY – According to Nydailynews.com, a fatal bus crash took place in lower Manhattan on Thursday, December 20, 2018. The victim, a 28-year-old woman, was killed in the accident. The victim was transported to the NY Presbyterian-Downtown Hospital but was declared dead. According to passengers and an employee, the bus … [Read more...] about Lower Manhattan Bus Crash Kills 28-Year-Old Woman
Bus Accident at Disney’s Epcot Auto Plaza injures 15
ORLANDO, FL - According to Wftv.com, a bus accident took place on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Disney’s Epcot auto plaza. Fifteen people were taken to a nearby hospital following the incident. The crash occurred at about 10 in the morning, and there were 51 people on the buses at the time. Disney released a statement expressing … [Read more...] about Bus Accident at Disney’s Epcot Auto Plaza injures 15
Eight People Suffer Injuries in Crash Involving Small School Bus on the LIE
NEW YORK - According to Pix.com, eight people are hurt following a collision that occurred on the Long Island Expressway on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. The crash took place in the eastbound lanes at approximately 8:30 in the morning. One of the victims sustained severe injuries, but none of the injuries are considered … [Read more...] about Eight People Suffer Injuries in Crash Involving Small School Bus on the LIE
Three School Buses Involved in Crashes in Queens, Injuring 5
QUEENS, NY- According to Patch.com, three separate accidents involving school bus crashes took place in Queens on Monday, November 5, 2018. The accidents all took place within one hour, between 8 and 9 in the morning. The first of the accidents occurred in Jamaica Estates. Five people were hospitalized after the crash. The second … [Read more...] about Three School Buses Involved in Crashes in Queens, Injuring 5
Bus Crash Injures 2 Adults, 6 Children in Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – According to Local10.com, an after-school program bus was involved in an accident with a pickup truck in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. The collision injured 6 children and two adults. The crash took place at around 6 in the evening. Six of the injured individuals were taken to the Broward … [Read more...] about Bus Crash Injures 2 Adults, 6 Children in Fort Lauderdale
Traffic Jam on Gowanus Causes MTA Delays Wednesday Morning
STATEN ISLAND, NY- SILIVE.com reports that MTA buses were experiencing delays on Wednesday morning during rush hour. The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge is also experiencing delays in the eastbound lanes on the bridge’s lower level. A crash took place on the lower level early on Wednesday. The crash has since been cleared. Delays on … [Read more...] about Traffic Jam on Gowanus Causes MTA Delays Wednesday Morning
MTA Buses Delayed During Tuesday Morning Rush Hour
STATEN ISLAND, NY- SILIVE.com reports that delays were reported on Tuesday Morning, October 17, 2018, on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. MTA buses were experiencing delays during rush hour. Reports indicate that a bus accident occurred on the Staten Island Expressway close to Hyland Boulevard in the eastbound lanes. The crash caused … [Read more...] about MTA Buses Delayed During Tuesday Morning Rush Hour
California DOT Error Caused Fatal Greyhound Bus Crash
A fatal Greyhound bus crash in San Jose The California Department of Transportation is responsible for a fatal Greyhound bus crash in San Jose, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) ruled. The board determined that the crash, which killed two passengers and injured another 14 on Jan. 19, 2016, occurred because the state … [Read more...] about California DOT Error Caused Fatal Greyhound Bus Crash
Bus Accident Passenger Lawsuits
Bus Accident Injury Lawsuits. The lawyers and attorneys at our firm offer free case evaluations to the victims of bus accidents and their families Bus accidents seriously injure and kill hundreds of people each year. If you or a loved one suffered a serious injury as a result of a bus accident, we urge you to contact one of our … [Read more...] about Bus Accident Passenger Lawsuits
Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Suffolk County Bus
A Multi-Vehicle Crash Involved A Suffolk Country Bus. A multi-vehicle crash shut down the westbound lanes of the Long Island Expressway in Islandia. The accident involved a Suffolk County Transit bus, which was not carrying any passengers. According to police, the incident occurred when the driver of a Pontiac sedan … [Read more...] about Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Suffolk County Bus
School Bus Hits Truck in Queens
Four Injured In A School Bus And truck Crash. Four people were injured following an accident involving a school bus and a truck in Queens. New York Daily News reports that the school bus, which was filled with children, was struck by a Penske box truck which struck a Queens' fruit market. The accident occurred on Hillside Ave. … [Read more...] about School Bus Hits Truck in Queens
Details On Deadly Oregon Bus Crash
A Bus Slid Off An Icy Interstate In Oregon. Just more than a dozen people who were aboard the tour bus that slid off an icy Interstate 84 in Oregon this past weekend have made preparations to finish their journey home to Canada. Nine people died on Sunday when their tour bus slid off the highway and down a slope. According to a … [Read more...] about Details On Deadly Oregon Bus Crash
1,700 NY City School Bus Accidents in 2011
NY School Buses Were Involved In An Average Of Five School Bus Accidents Per Day. New York's public school buses were involved in an average of five accidents per day in 2011. These accidents resulted in more than 900 injuries and in each case, the accident was caused by the bus driver. According to a report from DNAinfo.com, the … [Read more...] about 1,700 NY City School Bus Accidents in 2011
2 Dead in Minnesota Casino Bus Crash
A Casino Bus Crash In Minnesota Killed Two Women. A fatal bus crash on I-90 in Minnesota killed two women and injured more than a dozen others. According to a report on StarTribune.com, it could be weeks before the cause of the bus accident is known. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, the bus crash occurred … [Read more...] about 2 Dead in Minnesota Casino Bus Crash
NTSB Reveals Loophole Allows Substandard Buses From Mexico into U.S.
Mexican Made Buses Not Constructed To Standards. It seems that Mexican-made buses—not constructed to U.S. standards—are crossing the border and entering the U.S. Because they are involved in international trade, the buses are not considered imports, according to a federal inquiry. Volvo manufactures buses in Mexico to meet European, … [Read more...] about NTSB Reveals Loophole Allows Substandard Buses From Mexico into U.S.
Ex-NTSB Chief Confirms Less Safety Standards for Buses
Safety Standards Are Less for Buses. While airline crashes tend to get more press, many travelers die in bus and train accidents as well. Take for instance the recent bus crash in August that killed 17 people who were traveling from Houston to a religious event, or the Atlanta bus accident last year that involved the Bluffton … [Read more...] about Ex-NTSB Chief Confirms Less Safety Standards for Buses
School Bus Involved in Collision in New Jersey
School Bus Collision In Woolwich, New Jersey. A school bus has been involved in a collision and was lying on its side off the road in Woolwich, N.J. State police and emergency medical services personnel were in the scene, according to FOX affiliate WTXF. Woolwich Township is located toward the northwest end of Gloucester County, … [Read more...] about School Bus Involved in Collision in New Jersey
Several Reportedly Dead In Tour Bus Crash
A Greyhound Bus Crashed Through A Guard Rail. Multiple passengers were injured when a Greyhound bus traveling from New York City to Montreal crashed through a guard rail on the Northway late Monday and landed upside down at the bottom of an embankment, police said. State police reported six unconfirmed deaths, but they have not … [Read more...] about Several Reportedly Dead In Tour Bus Crash
Jury Awards Bus Crash Victims $17.5 Million
Bus Involved In A Crash Didn't Have Seat Belts. A McLennan County jury decided Thursday that the bus involved in a deadly 2003 Interstate 35 crash near Hewitt was defective because it didn't have seat belts and awarded $17.5 million in damages to bus passengers. After 15 hours of deliberation, jurors in the four-week accident … [Read more...] about Jury Awards Bus Crash Victims $17.5 Million
School Bus Accident Renews Seat-Belt Debate
Bus Accident In Virginia Killed 2 Children. The bus accident in Arlington, Va., last week that killed two children has many people asking whether school buses should have seat belts (either lap belts or the lap-shoulder type, which safety experts prefer). It may seem like a no-brainer to have seat belts, but only three states New … [Read more...] about School Bus Accident Renews Seat-Belt Debate
