Investigation Underway After Several Students Were Injured In When School Bus Collided With Tree In Geneva
GENEVA, NEW YORK (August 19, 2024) – Several students were injured in a Geneva school bus accident by County Road 6 and Billsboro Road.
Geneva officials are saying that the accident took place around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. A sedan was involved in a collision with a school bus.
The force of the impact caused the school bus to collide with a tree. Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims.
The driver of the sedan was airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For New York School Bus Accidents
Far too many people are killed or seriously injured in school bus collisions every year. According to the National Safety Council, “School bus-related crashes killed 54 people nationwide in 2020, down by over 50% compared to 2019 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 a school bus collision.
- Poor road conditions
- Inclement weather
- Faulty tires
- Driver intoxication
Bus companies are considered common carriers under the law. Their drivers are held to a high standard in terms of safety. School buses must slow down in order to avoid collisions. If a school bus driver fails to slow down in order to avoid a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. It is important that accident victims take a number of steps in order to protect their rights.
- Victims should seek medical attention as early as possible.
- Victims should keep all medical records and traffic reports.
- Victims should abstain from talking with insurance providers from opposing parties.
- Victims should seek the advice of a personal injury attorney.
It can be difficult to know where to begin after any school bus accident. Many victims may not realize the full extent of their injuries right away. People are filled with adrenaline after a collision. This can mask the injuries that victims experience. Any person who is injured in a school bus accident may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.
Investigating Geneva School Bus Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Geneva school bus accident. It is our hope that everyone is 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 Geneva school bus accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to answer any questions that you may have. We are committed to helping accident victims get the support that they are entitled to. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
