One Person Injured In Town of Fowler Bus Collision Along State Route 58
TOWN OF FOWLER, NEW YORK (March 30, 2023) – At least one person was injured in a Town of Fowler school bus accident along State Route 58.
St. Lawrence County officials are saying that the collision took place around 11:25 a.m. on Saturday. A sedan was involved in a collision with a yellow school bus.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help any person that sustained injuries. One person was treated and photos of the crash showed a sedan with major damage.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Town of Fowler School Bus Accidents
School buses are usually very safe, but they can be very dangerous for pedestrians and those in passenger vehicles. 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).” Victims of school bus collisions tend to suffer very serious injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid collisions. Many school bus accidents are due to bus drivers that make unsafe lane changes. Any person that is injured in a school bus accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering.
Investigating A New York School Bus Accident
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the person injured in this collision. It is our hope that they will be able to recover. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Town of Fowler school bus accident? Our team of bus accident attorneys are 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 support after a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
