Tour buses are a regular choice for travelers in New York and throughout nearby New England.  These vehicles allow for travel for large groups of people who want to avoid the responsibility and stress of driving.  Unfortunately, while this is a responsible choice, it does not completely insulate people from harm.  Tragically, at least 13 people were killed this morning in a Bronx bus accident when a bus slid on its side and slammed into a traffic pole.  Police are working to investigate the incident and others are still trying to help those who have been harmed.

According to reports, this Bronx bus accident occurred at 5:45 a.m. this morning along the New England Thruway/Interstate 95 near Exit 14, the ramp for the Hutchinson River Parkway.  While preliminary reports are somewhat ambiguous, it appears that a vehicle made contact with the bus as it moved down the road, and the bus veered out of control and slid on its side.  It hit a traffic pole that literally sheared the roof off the bus.  In addition to the 13 dead, at least 20 more people were sent to the hospital with injuries that varied in severity. 

New York Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the people who were killed in this terrible Bronx bus accident.  We also hope that those people who were injured are able to recover from the harm they have suffered.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York car accidents.  Every year, more than 187,000 people are injured and more than 1,200 people are killed in these occurrences.

New York Bus Accident Lawyers

Clearly, much more information would be necessary in order to have a sound idea regarding the specific legal rights and options available to those who were injured in this Bronx bus accident as well as for the families of the people who were killed.  However, it's likely that New York personal injury lawsuits and New York wrongful death lawsuits will be filed in the wake of this disaster when police identify the cause of the crash.

If you or someone you love has been injured or worse in this type of an accident, you need to seek the help of New York bus accident lawyers who have been successfully defending the rights of those harmed for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.