Manhattan, NY — When traveling by bus, it is difficult to assess potential dangers that may ultimately lead to an accident. Travelers typically trust that bus drivers have had adequate training and experience to do their job and ensure the safety of passengers. Most who use bus transportation do so without hesitation, and do not feel that they are at risk. However, as statistics show, hundreds of people are injured or killed by bus accidents in the United States each year.
Everyday, millions of people commute to various destinations via school bus, transit bus, cross country or intercity bus, van based bus or other modes of bus transportation. The likelihood of becoming involved in an accident while traveling by bus is not as high as with other means of transportation; however, related accidents do occur everyday.
For example, a string of school bus accidents have been heavily reported in recent media. In one crash, which occurred in New York City, nine children were injured and taken to the hospital for treatment.
According to Manhattan bus accident attorney Jonathan C. Reiter, whose legal practice, the Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC has handled numerous bus accident cases in New York, it is important that those who travel via bus, or allow their children to use bus travel understand what to do if an accident does occur. In many of these cases, negligence on the part of bus drivers plays a significant role in causing a crash. Passengers have a right to discuss their legal options with an attorney and be compensated for related damages if they are injured under these circumstances.
The Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC is available to help injured bus travelers understand their rights under the law. The New York bus accident lawyer is can answer questions for those who would like to discuss a specific bus accident case with a qualified attorney.
Reading Related to New York Bus Accidents
Source: Huffington Post Report “Another School Bus Crash In New York City Injures 11”
“Nine children and two adults were taken to a hospital with injuries that weren’t life-threatening after the school bus crashed around 7:20 a.m. at Liberty Avenue and 183rd Street in Queens. According to WABC, two people in the crash suffered serious injuries.”
To read more, visit http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/16/school-bus-crash_n_5829132.html.
The crash is stated to be the second major school bus accident in the city that has occurred since students returned to school in September. The first involved a collision between two school buses, which caused 27 students to become injured.
Source: NBC New York Report “27 Children Hurt When 2 School Buses Collide in Bronx: FDNY”
“Nearly 30 children were hurt when two yellow school buses collided in the Bronx Monday afternoon, authorities say.
The buses crashed in Co-Op City at about 3:45 p.m., according to the FDNY. Twenty-seven children were on board both buses, and had minor injuries.”
To read more, visit http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/School-Bus-Collide-Bronx-Co-Op-City-Children-Injured-274392401.html.
