Two Critically Injured In Queens School Bus Collision

School Bus With Dozens of Students Involved In Serious Car Accident on Nassau Expressway In Queens

QUEENS, NEW YORK (September 11, 2024) – At least two people were seriously injured in a Queens school bus accident on the eastbound lanes of Nassau Expressway.

New York City officials are saying that the collision took place on Wednesday. A vehicle may have side-swiped the school bus before it lost control.

Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims. Two people were taken to the hospital in order to receive treatment.

A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.

Liability For New York City School Bus Accidents

Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of preventable injury and death. Many of these collisions involve school buses. 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 a number of factors that may contribute to a school bus collision.

• School buses have large blind spots that may obscure the presence of smaller vehicles.
• School buses weigh substantially more than passenger vehicles and take much longer to stop.
• School buses have a high center of gravity and are more susceptible to rolling over.

All drivers must use care to avoid collisions. School buses are considered common carriers, and their drivers must take a great deal of care to protect their passengers. When a driver fails to exercise due care and this leads to a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. It is important that accident victims take a number of actions in order to preserve their rights.

• Accident victims should seek medical care as early as possible.
• Accident victims should collect police records related to the collision.
• Accident victims should consult with experienced bus accident attorneys.

It can be hard to know where to begin after any school bus accident. Many victims may not be fully aware of their injuries for a long period of time. When children are injured, this can impact their academic performance and overall quality of life. Any person that is injured in a school bus collision may have legal recourse 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 Queens School Bus Collisions

We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Queens school bus collision. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the NYPD. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what happened.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Queens School bus collision? You may have legal recourse. Our team of civil rights attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We are committed to helping accident victims get the justice that they are owed under the law. You can reach out to our office anytime at (516) 908-9792.