Investigation Underway After 17-Year-Old Girl Hit By School Bus in Fair Lawn While Walking
FAIR LAWN, NEW JERSEY (May 15, 2025) – A 17-year-old girl was injured after being hit by a school bus in Fair Lawn.
Fair Lawn police officials are saying that the accident took place around 8:00 AM on May 14. The 17-year-old girl was walking when she was apparently hit by the mirror of a school bus as it was moving.
The girl got out of her car shortly before being hit. Paramedics were called to the scene of the accident and helped the victim.
She was transported to a local hospital to receive treatment. A full investigation into the Fair Lawn school bus accident remains ongoing.
Liability for Fair Lawn School Bus Accidents
Many people are injured in accidents involving school buses each year. According to the National Safety Council, “School bus-related crashes killed 110 people nationwide in 2024, down 14% compared to the 128 deaths in 2023, according to National Safety Council (NSC) tabulations of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).” A number of factors could potentially contribute to a school bus accident.
- A school bus driver may have failed to check their blind spots.
- A school bus driver may have failed to slow down to avoid a pedestrian.
- A school bus driver may have been distracted by looking at their phone.
If a school bus driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting any pedestrian in the roadway, this could be construed as negligence. Even if a pedestrian is in the middle of a road and outside of a marked crosswalk, drivers must still use caution to avoid collisions. Any person injured in a school bus accident will be able to seek some measure of justice and accountability through a personal injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering.
Investigating Fair Lawn School Bus Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to the girl injured in this Fair Lawn school bus accident. It is our sincere hope that she is able to make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police.
Has your loved one ever been injured in a Fair Lawn school bus accident? Our team of school bus accident attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need to move forward with their lives. Whether you just have legal questions or are wondering how an attorney may be able to help, we are here to serve your needs. You can contact us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
