When you board the bus or send your child on one, you expect that driver to remain vigilant behind the wheel. Bus drivers in New Jersey have a duty to reasonably care for the safety of their passengers, but bus-related accidents still continue to happen across the state all the time. If you or a loved one was involved in a bus accident, then it’s crucial to see a doctor as soon as possible. When injuries are present, you may experience losses in the form of medical bills, lost wages and emotional distress. Who will pay the medical bills associated with injuries? What are your legal options? Find out the answers below. New Jersey Bus Accidents: Who Pays the Medical…

At 7:29 p.m. on January 24, 2019, the riders on a bus traveling east on Route 80 in Parsippany were texting, looking at social media sites, napping and excited to be most of the way to their destination. Tragically, at 7:30 pm, this changed in a blink of an eye. At that instant, their bus collided with the highway median, launched into the air spun into three cars. One person was killed and thirty-six injured. Sadly, we hear stories such as this frequently in New Jersey. Because of the many commuters who ride buses to New York City, Philadelphia and Newark for work each day, buses are nearly three times more likely to be involved in a large vehicle accident…

Residents of New Jersey are devastated to learn about a recent bus accident that left at least 20 people seeking treatment for their injuries. Five-Bus Crash in Medford Injures at Least 20 On July 16, five school buses were traveling together carrying dozens of children from a summer camp when they unexpectedly collided. While investigators have not yet elaborated on the bus accident, it’s likely the buses collided with each other. Footage obtained from an ABC 6 helicopter revealed several of the buses with visible damage to the front and back ends. Eventually, four of the buses can be seen being towed from the scene. Frightened students were examined by emergency medical staff at the scene of the crash. 67…