Medford, NJ – 14 Kids Hurt in School Bus Crash on Hawkin Rd near Skeet Rd

Medford, NJ (February 14, 2024) – Over a dozen kids were hurt in a school bus crash that occurred in Medford on Tuesday afternoon, February 13. Police say the wreck occurred when a 59-year-old school bus driver was trying to turn left from Hawkin Road onto Skeet Road just before 3:00 p.m. when a utility bucket truck was headed south on Skeet Road. Both vehicles crashed in the intersection, investigators said. Police report that 14 kids were injured in the crash and transported to area medical centers after being released to their parents. One student was hospitalized and treated for injuries to his head and ribs, sources said. 

We hope for the full recovery of those with injuries. 

No further information has been reported at this time. 

New Jersey Traffic Collisions

In one recent study, commercial buses were involved in about 5% of all reported large vehicle crashes throughout the nation. Approximately 14% of all large vehicle crashes in New York involved buses in that study, which covered a period of one year. A study concerning bus wrecks during that same time period revealed that 40 buses were involved in 39 accidents that ended in severe injuries and fatalities for those involved. 

Research shows that approximately 50% of those crashes were caused partially or completely by bus drivers. Bus accidents are usually caused by:

• Distracted driving
• Failing to remain on the roadway during lane changes
• Defective brakes
• Tailgating
• Driving at unsafe speeds
• Illegal lane changes or turns

Public carriers like bus drivers possess a professional duty to abide by a certain standard of care in operating their vehicles. Bus companies are required to maintain their vehicles in proper and safe working conditions for their passengers. When bus drivers fail to do this, they put themselves and all of the people they transport at serious risk of sustaining severe injuries or even losing their lives. 

After a severe bus crash, victims may be sent to the hospital for extended periods of time while they try to recover from serious crash-related injuries. The physical, emotional, and economic consequences of any traffic crash are usually cumulative. Injured accident victims and their families should not have to fight for fair compensation. If you were hurt in a bus accident caused by negligence, you should contact a bus accident lawyer who can help you recover. A lawyer from Metro Law can help you get the financial compensation you need and deserve during this trying time.  

Those who sustain injuries in bus crashes usually require ongoing medical care that can last for months or longer. These treatments can be extensive and expensive and take up a lot of time, money, and energy. Contact an experienced bus accident attorney in Medford at  (800) 469-6476 to find out what compensation you could be entitled to if you or a loved one suffered injuries in a commercial bus accident.