Investigation Underway After Long Island School Bus Rolls Over On Long Island Expressway Offramp
LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK (November 24, 2024) – A school minibus with special needs children was involved in a rollover collision on a Long Island Expressway offramp.
New York State Police are saying that the incident took place around 10:35 a.m. on Tuesday. Four children between the ages of 3 and 5 were on the bus when it rolled over by the side of the road.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help all of the victims. A bus driver and teacher’s aide were among the victims.
A full investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Long Island School Bus Accidents
Many people are killed or seriously injured in school bus collisions every year in the United States. 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 many different factors that could contribute to school bus collisions.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
Buses are considered common carriers under the law. Their drivers are held to a high standard in terms of safety. Many bus collisions are caused by drivers that are speeding, especially around curves. If a school bus driver fails to exercise due care in order to avoid a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. It is important that certain steps are taken after any school bus accident.
- Surveillance footage related to the crash should be sought.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- The work records of the school bus driver should be reviewed.
- An experienced bus accident attorney should be contacted.
Bus accidents can be very hard for victims. Many of the injuries associated with these collisions may not be immediately apparent. This is why it is important for victims to seek medical support as early as possible. It is also important for victims to seek the guidance of an experienced bus accident attorney. Any person injured in a school bus accident may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.
Investigating Long Island School Bus Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to all of the children and families impacted by this Long Island school bus accident. Any person who may have more information should reach out to the New York State Police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Do you need more information about a Long Island school bus accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. 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 for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
