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New York Bus Accident Attorneys
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Along with taxis and subways, many New Yorkers ride the bus as a main means of transportation. Public transportation is used to get to work, school, social events, and a variety of other locations. The United States employs approximately 450,000 school buses to transport children to school each day. There have been many cases of injuries and deaths related to school bus accidents, including children being struck or run over by the bus, rollovers, and collisions.
The following are recent bus-related incidents in New York:
- December 2003- A dozen high school students and a bus driver were all taken to the hospital following a collision with a passenger vehicle. Luckily there were no serious injuries reported.
- December 2003- In the midst of a snow storm, a school bus driver forced all of the children to get off the bus and find their own ways home. Some of the approximately 40 passengers were as young as 5 years old and had to walk a mile to get to their homes.
- October 2003- An MTA bus with no passengers drove over the curb, proceeding to hit a light pole and tree. There is a possibility that the bus driver passed out, causing the accident.
Whether you are a child or an adult, ride a school bus or metro bus, you may be at risk for serious bus accident related injuries. If you have been involved in a New York auto accident you may experience a variety of injuries, such as cuts and bruises, bone fractures, head injuries, and other serious injuries. The bus company may be held liable for your injuries and may compensate you for your pain and suffering, medical expenses, and other accident-related costs.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a bus accident please contact the New York Bus Accident lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro.
Bus Accident Verdicts & Settlements:
- Bus Accident:
Injured on New York City Bus
$190,000 Verdict
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