Eight People Injured in Lindenhurst, Long Island School Bus Crash by Sunrise Highway and North Delaware Avenue
LINDENHURST, NEW YORK (March 7, 2025) – At least eight children were injured in a Lindenhurst, Long Island school bus crash by the intersection of Sunrise Highway and North Delaware Avenue.
Long Island police officials are saying that the collision took place around 4:55 PM on Monday. A car failed to stop at a red light and collided with a mini school bus.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims. Four children on the bus were injured, and four people outside of the bus were also injured.
A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Long Island School Bus Accidents
Many people are seriously injured or killed in accidents involving school buses every 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).” There are a number of reasons that school buses can be uniquely dangerous.
- School buses have large blind spots that can obscure the presence of smaller vehicles.
- School buses can weigh much more than passenger vehicles and therefore have a much longer stopping distance.
- School buses have a high center of gravity, which can leave them more vulnerable to rollovers.
All drivers have a legal obligation to use caution in order to avoid collisions. This includes slowing down at intersections and watching for cross traffic. There is a presumption of negligence on the part of any driver that goes past a red light without stopping and hits another vehicle. Victims of school bus crashes tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Organ damage
- Lacerations
Car accidents are often highly preventable. In fact, it has been estimated that 93% of all collisions involve some amount of human error. This could include drivers who are distracted, speeding, or otherwise not following traffic regulations. Any person injured in a school bus accident may have legal recourse through a civil claim. A school bus accident attorney can examine the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Getting Legal Help for School Bus Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Lindenhurst, Long Island school bus crash. It is our sincere hope that all of the victims will be able to make a full recovery. This was a preventable crash that should not have taken place.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Lindenhurst school bus accident? 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 assistance, we may be able to help. You can contact us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
