14-Year-Old Boy Critically Injured After School Bus Rolled Over on Garden State Parkway in Montvale
MONTVALE, NEW JERSEY (March 11, 2025) – At least 13 people were injured in Montvale after a school bus carrying children overturned on the Garden State Parkway.
Montvale officials are saying that the accident took place on Monday night by mile marker 170.9. The school bus was carrying 31 people when it crashed on the northbound side of the roadway.
It remains unclear if any other vehicles were involved in the collision. A photo of the accident site showed the school bus flipped onto its left side.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. A 14-year-old boy was critically injured in the accident and taken to the hospital. 12 other people were also injured in the crash.
A full investigation into the Montvale school bus accident remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for New Jersey School Bus Accidents
Many people are injured in collisions with school buses every year. According to the National Safety Council, “From 2013 to 2022, about 71% of the deaths in school bus-related crashes were occupants of vehicles other than the school bus, and 16% were pedestrians. About 5% were school bus passengers, 4% were school bus drivers, and 3% were pedalcyclists.” There are a number of factors that may contribute to a school bus collision.
- School buses are naturally top-heavy and are more likely to be involved in rollovers.
- School buses can become unstable at higher speeds and around turns.
- School bus collisions are more likely to occur at night and during times of reduced visibility.
School bus drivers are considered common carriers. They must do everything in their power to avoid collisions and keep their passenger safe. This may necessitate that they travel well below the speed limit, depending on the prevailing conditions of the roadway. If a school bus driver fails to operate their vehicle safely and departs the roadway, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of school bus accidents often suffer very serious injuries.
- Bone fractures
- Contusions
- Soft tissue injuries
- Organ damage
Many of the injuries associated with school bus accidents are not immediately obvious. A car accident can cause people to have a surge of adrenaline. which masks injury severity. This is why it is so important that accident victims undergo a thorough medical evaluation. After a medical evaluation, it is also a good idea for victims to speak with an experienced attorney. An attorney can help identify all liable parties and help victims get the support that they are entitled to under the law.
Investigating New York City School Bus Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Montvale school bus accident on the Garden State Expressway. It is our sincere hope that all of the victims will be able to make a full recovery. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong. Many questions remain unanswered at this point.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Montvale school bus accident? Our team of school bus accident attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. When you just have legal questions or are wondering how an attorney might be able to help with your particular situation, we are here for you. You can contact us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
