Hackensack, NJ – Four Injured in Bus vs SUV Crash at Maple, Highwood, & Park Avenues

Hackensack, NJ (October 26, 2022) – Four individuals suffered injuries in an auto collision that happened in Bergen County on Tuesday morning, October 25. At approximately 8:19 a.m., emergency crews were sent to the wreck site to render aid and investigate. 

Sources say the incident occurred at the intersection of Maple, Highwood, and Park avenues for reasons still being investigated by police. The bus driver, a man, age 71, from Paterson, was headed east on Highwood Avenue when he was involved in a crash with an SUV. 

Two special needs students, their aide, and the bus driver all sustained injuries in the collision. The adults were treated by paramedics at the crash scene, while the kids were transported by their parents to an area medical center for further treatment. 

The students were being taken to a county facility in Paramus, according to information from officials. No one involved has been identified to the public at this time. 

Authorities in Hackensack continue to investigate the details of the crash. 

We hope for the full recovery of the injured victims. 

New Jersey Traffic Accidents

Millions of people suffer serious injuries in car wrecks throughout the United States per year. Sadly, over 40,000 people are killed in car wrecks throughout the US annually. In the state of New Jersey alone, approximately 60,000 people are seriously injured in car wrecks yearly. Across the country, auto accidents have become the leading cause of death for people ages 15-20, and are also listed among the top ten reasons people suffer serious injuries.

Have you or someone in your family been injured in an auto crash that was caused by another person? It is vital to take the steps necessary to ensure that your physical and mental health are protected during this difficult time. One of those steps involves preserving your finances, which may be at risk of being drained due to the costs related to your wreck. Medical care related to a serious auto accident can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Paired with vehicle repairs and lost wages, this could become a serious issue for you financially. 

However, if you’re under the impression that another party acted negligently and caused your wreck, you have legal options available to help you recover financially. A car crash attorney in Hackensack can help you file a personal injury claim for compensation to help you pay for some or all of the related expenses of your accident.

At the Metro Law offices, our lawyers have many years of experience in ensuring that accident victims who’ve been injured by another person’s negligent actions are able to pay for the damages they face without going broke. Vehicle repairs, medical bills, and wage loss could all be weighing heavily on your mind. Allow us to help you lift the burden from your shoulders by awarding you the compensation you deserve.

Our law office charges no out-of-pocket fees–we only get paid if you do. Our job is to award you financial compensation for your injuries and losses, and if we don’t do that, we don’t get paid. We hold a firm belief that no one should ever have to face a situation like this by themselves, which is why we have made it our professional goal and duty to help the wrongfully injured recover. 

Contact our car accident injury lawyers in New Jersey at (800) 469-6476 to see how we can help you.

Notes: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified. If you have identified any false information in the story or would like the post to be removed, please inform us immediately, and we will correct the information or remove the post. 

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Metro Law strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident. The photos depicted in this post are not from the actual accident scene.