10 Special Needs Students Injured In Queens School Bus Collision By Alley Road and 233rd Street
QUEENS, NEW YORK (September 3, 2024) – At least 10 special needs students were injured in a Queens school bus collision near the intersection of Alley Road and 233rd Street.
New York City police are saying that the incident took place around 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. A school bus collided with another vehicle.
Three adults suffered serious injuries. Around 10 children with special needs were also injured in the crash.
Victims of the collision were taken to North Shore Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Queens School Bus Collisions
Buses tend to be very safe for passengers. However, these vehicles can be quite dangerous for pedestrians and those in smaller vehicles. According to The Journalist’s Resource, “on average, about 63,000 buses [of all kinds] are involved in an accident each year; about 14,000 result in an injured person, and 325 result in a fatal injury. About 50 passengers (including the driver) are killed, on average, in a given year.” Several factors may contribute to bus collisions.
- Buses have large blind spots that may obscure the presence of other vehicles.
- Buses have a high center of gravity, which makes them more vulnerable to rollover collisions.
- Buses weigh much more than passenger vehicles and take substantially longer to stop.
Bus drivers must exercise a great deal of caution in order to avoid collisions. This requires that bus drivers maintain their vehicles at a safe speed at all times. Depending on the prevailing conditions of the roadway, a bus driver may need to operate their vehicle substantially below the speed limit. If a 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 accident victims take certain steps in order to preserve their rights after a collision.
- The police report for the collision should be reviewed.
- Medical records related to the accident should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- An experienced bus accident attorney should be contacted.
Bus accidents can be very traumatic for all involved. Victims may not realize the full extent of their injuries for many days or even weeks. It is common for victims to be left with high medical bills. Injuries can be particularly disruptive for children who may need to take time away from school. Any person injured in a school bus collision may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim. A bus accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
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 collision. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Queens school bus collision? You may have legal recourse. Our team of product liability attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that school districts are held accountable for their negligence. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we may be able to help. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
