Queens, NY – Bus Crash Injures 8 Kids on W Alley Rd

Queens, NY (June 18, 2024) – A traffic accident involving a school bus happened in Queens on June 18. Shortly before 4:00 p.m., the incident happened when a school bus and another vehicle collided. The bus had eight children on board at the time, all of whom sustained injuries. The wreck occurred on West Alley Road, near Cross Island Parkway South. Multiple ambulances and police vehicles were seen at the crash site shortly after it happened. The intersection was closed for some time while crews worked at the scene. 

The circumstances under which the incident occurred are still being investigated by local police.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their loved ones as we hope for their full recovery.

New York Bus Accidents

Commercial buses were involved in about 5% of all large vehicle crashes nationwide in 2022. Approximately 14% of all large vehicle wrecks in the Empire State involved buses that same year. A study concerning bus crashes for that same period revealed that 40 buses were involved in 39 accidents that resulted in serious injuries and fatalities.

Research also showed that, in approximately 50% of those crashes, the bus driver or company was partially responsible. The most common causes listed for bus wrecks usually include: 

• Speeding
• Illegal lane changes
• Illegal turns
• Driver distraction
• Failing to remain on the roadway during lane changes
• Defective brakes
• Tailgating

Public carriers, such as bus drivers, have a professional duty to adhere to the utmost standard of care while operating their vehicles. Bus companies are responsible for maintaining their vehicles in proper working condition to guarantee the complete safety of their passengers. If bus drivers do not adhere to these safety rules and regulations, they can risk their own lives, the lives of their passengers, and their jobs as bus drivers. Driver negligence is a serious and common problem throughout the nation, taking the lives, of tens of thousands of people per year and injuring over 2 million individuals annually. 

After a severe bus crash, those with injuries may be hospitalized for days or weeks while they attempt to recover from their accident-related injuries. Any traffic accident’s economic, physical, and emotional damages are often cumulative. Injured crash victims and their family members should not need to fight to recover from their injuries. If you or someone you love were recently hurt in an accident caused by a negligent driver, you should be able to recover without worrying about going broke. A skilled Queens bus accident lawyer can help you file a personal injury claim to get the financial compensation you need and deserve during this difficult time. A proficient attorney can also help hold negligent parties accountable so they are less likely to put others at risk in the future.

Those who sustain injuries in bus crashes often need ongoing medical care that may last for months or longer. These treatments can be extensive, expensive, and take time, money, and energy. That is why here, at Metro Law, we are prepared to assist you throughout the complex legal process of filing a personal injury claim. Contact our experienced bus crash attorneys in Queens at  (800) 469-6476 to understand what compensation you could be entitled to if you or a loved one suffered injuries in a commercial bus accident.