Long Island School Bus Accident Involving Oil Tanker Causes Critical Injuries
A 56-year-old school bus driver was critically injured in a Long Island bus accident that involved an oil tanker. According to a news report in The New York Post, the traffic accident occurred on Sunrise Highway in Amityville, Long Island. The school bus was heading toward Massapequa to pick up students when an oil tanker pulled into traffic. The school bus crashed into the side of the tanker and the school bus driver was critically injured. Police are investigating the Long Island bus crash and the company that owns the tanker has been cited for administrative and equipment violations.
Vehicles entering traffic from a driveway or private property must yield right-of-way to vehicles on the roadway or oncoming traffic. Failure to properly yield right-of-way can lead to devastating New York bus accidents and result in serious injuries. Injured victims of negligent drivers may hold the at-fault party civilly liable for injuries and damages by filing a New York personal injury claim. In cases where the at-fault party is on-the-job, the driver's employer can also be held liable.
It is in the best interest of the injured victim to contact an experienced New York personal injury attorney who will know how to assess liability for the crash. Once fault is established, the injured party may pursue compensation for medical expenses, time away from work, future medical expenses as well as pain and suffering.
The reputed Long Island personal injury attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro serve all of New York City. We have a long history of protecting the rights of New York traffic accident victims who have been hurt by reckless or negligent drivers. We offer free consultations and comprehensive case evaluations. Call us today at 212-986-7353 to discuss your case.
