14 People Injured In Dongan Hills, Staten Island School Bus Crash
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK (February 15, 2025) – At least 14 people were injured, including 11 children, after a school bus was involved in a collision in Dongan Hills, Staten Island.
New York City officials are saying that a yellow school bus collided with a sedan on Friday morning. The force of the impact caused the school bus to roll onto its side.
Paramedics were called to the intersection of Laconia Avenue and Naughton Avenue. Several people were taken to Staten Island University Hospital in order to receive treatment.
The driver of the Lexus sedan involved in the crash allegedly ran a stop sign.
Liability for Staten Island School Bus Accidents
Many people are injured in school bus crashes each year. According to the National Safety Council, “School bus-related crashes killed 104 people nationwide in 2022, down 3.7% compared to the 108 deaths in 2021, according to National Safety Council (NSC) tabulations of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).” Several factors could contribute to a school bus collision.
- School bus crashes are much more likely at intersections.
- School bus crashes are more likely if one or more drivers are speeding.
- School bus crashes are more likely during periods of inclement weather.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid collisions. They must be particularly cautious around school buses. There is a rebuttable presumption of negligence on the part of any driver who goes past a yield sign without yielding and collides with another vehicle. Victims of school bus crashes tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Head injuries
- Organ damage
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Broken bones
It could be hard to know what to do after any school bus crash. Children may need to take extensive periods of time away from school. Their parents may be saddled with high medical bills. It is important for accident victims to understand that they do have legal options. They may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a civil claim.
Investigating Staten Island School Bus Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to all of the children injured in this Dongan Hills, Staten Island school bus crash. It is our sincere hope that they’re able to make a full recovery. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Dongan Hills, Staten Island school bus crash? You may have legal recourse. Our team of school bus accident attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here to serve your needs. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
