On February 16, in Chesterfield, a school bus collided with a dump truck and caused a fatal accident.

An 11-year-old triplet was killed in the bus accident, and her two sisters were severely injured along with one other student. The two sisters received serious injuries, but were ultimately released from the hospital. The third injured student remains in the hospital in critical condition.

The bus driver was issued a citation for failing to stop completely at a stop sign. According to the driver, he inched ahead of the sign in order to get a clear view of the road and failed to see the oncoming dump truck. The dump truck driver was given a citation as well, for improperly securing the cargo. Toxicology reports are still being processed, and it is unclear at this time if any criminal charges will be filed in the accident.

Our thoughts are with the young victim’s family and friends during this difficult time.

A bus with 50 passengers on board collided with a two tractor-trailers last week on the New Jersey turnpike. The driver of the bus and two passengers were taken to the hospital for serious injuries and are in critical condition. More than a dozen others were sent to the hospital for minor injuries.

According to the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, more than 30 people have died from 18 bus-related accidents since late July. This has caused some to question bus safety and the possibility of fatigued drivers. The 52 year-old driver of the bus that was on its way from New York to Washington, D.C. says he was fully rested has no driving violations.

If you have been seriously injured as the result of a bus accident in New Jersey, contact the New Jersey bus accident lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., P.A at 1-800-346-5529.

The 37-year-old driver of a Sky Express bus that crashed and killed four people appeared in a Virginia court on Wednesday and plead not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter.

The man was driving the bus from North Carolina to New York when it crashed near Richmond. The bus, which contained 60 people, swerved off of the highway and hit a steep embankment. The driver admitted to police that he had fallen asleep when the accident occurred.

The driver is facing four felony charges of involuntary manslaughter and could face up to ten years in prison for each charge if he is convicted. His trial will be held on September 12.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a bus accident, please contact the New Jersey bus accident lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529.

Police are currently investigating a luxury tour bus accident on the New Jersey Turnpike that left two people dead.

The bus was heading from New York City’s China Town toward New Jersey. An initial investigation shows that the bus entered a grassy median before striking an overpass support.

Police are continuing to investigate the wreckage. The bus driver was thrown from the vehicle and a passenger was transported to the hospital to be treated for his injuries,but was later pronounced dead.

Bus accidents can cause serious injury to all involved, our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim.

The driver and eleven middle school students that were on board were injured in a bus accident after the vehicle struck a tree.

The accident occurred at 8:30 a.m. when the bus crossed the center line of the roadway and hit a tree while en route to school. Eleven of the children went to the hospital and seven were taken by ambulance.

The uninjured students helped the bus driver and fellow injured students. Police are investigating the accident and the driver was issued a careless driving summons.

If you or a loved one has been injured in  bus accident, you may be able to receive compensation for your pain. Contact the New Jersey bus accident lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., by calling 800-346-5529 today.

According to authorities, five people were injured after a multi-vehicle accident including a New Jersey Transit bus in the Lincoln Tunnel.

The accident occurred in 12:10 p.m. when the bus driver suffered a seizure of some sort when approaching the tunnel. There were nearly 25 passengers on the bus when the accident occurred.

None of the bus passengers were injured, but the bus driver, three people in a Mercedes Benz and one person in another vehicle that was struck were injured. All injuries are considered to be non-life threatening.

If you or a loved one has been injured in bus accident, you need experienced representation on your side that may be able to help you receive the compensation that you deserve. Contact the bus accident lawyers New Jersey by calling 800-346-5529 today.

A New Jersey woman has filed a lawsuit for injuries sustained in the fatal bus crash in Syracuse, N.Y.

The 26-year-old woman suffered head, back and neck trauma in last month’s double-decker bus crash. According to the suit, the woman now has physical and cognitive injuries.

The lawsuit is against the bus driver and the two companies that own and operate the bus. The woman was one of 28 passengers aboard the 13 foot bus when it struck an 11 foot bridge taking the lives of four people and injuring more.

Bus accidents can cause serious injury to all riding inside, our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victims during this difficult time.

Police officials are looking for the driver of a dump truck that was involved in a accident and fled the scene.

The accident occurred on Burlington-Bristol Bridge last week and the dump truck is thought to have been involved. The truck was seen leaving the bridge and heading toward New Jersey.

The accident caused the bridge to be closed for hours. Police officials are still investigating the accident and are asking for help from any witnesses.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a bus accident, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the New Jersey bus accident lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.

A federal regulation to make lap and shoulder seat belts mandatory in buses has been proposed and it would make it a requirement for new motor coach buses to install them. This would include all commuter and charter buses that are used on Garden State Parkway.

The U.S. Transportation Secretary announced the new proposal last week and explained that it is aimed to protect bus passengers from being ejected from buses if they are in an accident.

The law was proposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and it would be put into place in three years.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a bus accident, contact the New Jersey bus accident lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529 today.

A bus crash in new Jersey injured 24 people near Atlantic City, authorities said.

The bus collided with another vehicle causing the bus driver to be thrown from the vehicle. Of the 24 injured, three of the people were injured critically and are currently at Atlantic City Medical Center. The 25 uninjured passengers were transported to a resort.

Authorities said that the bus was owned by Sun Lee Bus Co. and the passengers were believed to be from New York’s Chinatown. The crash remains under investigation.

Bus crashes can have devastating effects on everyone involved, our thoughts are with the victims and their family and friends.