New York School Bus-Garbage Truck Collision Injures Child and Truck Driver
A garbage truck collided with a school bus in Campbell Hall, NY, injuring one child and the garbage truck driver, according to the Associated Press. The New York bus accident occurred close to three o’clock Tuesday afternoon, April 26, about 60 miles from New York City. An 11-year-old child suffered a cut to the head and was transported to a local hospital by helicopter as a precaution due to a pre-existing medical condition. The truck driver suffered a knee injury. Both injuries are not considered life-threatening. The cause of the accident is unknown and an investigation is ongoing.
Although the cause of the accident has not yet been determined, likely predictions may be reached by analyzing recent crash causation data. According to a data report from the New York Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, there were a total of 9,473 motor-vehicle accidents in Orange County in 2009. The causes for the majority of these accidents include, in order of significance: 1) Driver Inattention/Distraction; 2) Following Too Closely; 3) Failure to Yield Right-of-Way; and 4) Unsafe Speed. Driver Inattention/Distraction had in fact caused the majority of all motor-vehicle accidents in Orange County from the year 2007 through 2009. Further investigation will tell if the recent New York truck accident falls within any of these trends.
New York truck accidents can cause serious injuries to drivers and passengers, especially if the collision involves a truck and a smaller vehicle. When an injury accident occurs because a driver was driving at unsafe speeds, failed to follow traffic laws and/or signals, or was distracted, they may be held responsible for any injuries their negligent actions caused.
The experienced New York truck collision attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro have successfully handled both bus and truck accident injury cases and can give the legal guidance an injured victim needs to get the compensation they deserve. If you or a loved one has been injured in New York truck or bus accident, call us today for a free consultation at 1-212-222-4336.
