Much has been made in recent months of the safety levels that exist for passengers in large tour buses.  The country has a whole has seen several of them crash during the spring and summer, and more than one has occurred in the New York/New Jersey area.  Sadly, it appears that another disaster has taken place, as a New Jersey bus accident that occurred on Wednesday has taken the life of the bus driver and injured at least 16 passengers.

This fatal New Jersey bus accident occurred on Wednesday just before noon on the New Jersey Turnpike in the southbound lanes between Exits 9 and 8A in South Brunswick.  According to the authorities, it's believed that the driver of the bus, which had departed from Brooklyn with 55 passengers on board and was headed for Washington, D.C., failed to slow for traffic in front of it and collided with two large trucks at that location.  The front end of the bus was completely smashed out and it took several hours for rescue workers to clear the scene.

Tour Bus Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our condolences to the family of the bus driver and we'd like to express our hope that the people who were injured in this New Jersey bus accident are able to recover from the harm they have suffered.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the statistics regarding these accidents on a nationwide basis.  Every year, nearly 50 of these interstate crashes occur, leading to nearly 100 injuries and several fatalities on an annual basis.

Bus Accident Injury Lawyers

If the available facts are accurate and the bus driver was at fault for this New Jersey bus accident, then it's possible that the people who were injured in this crash could file personal injury lawsuits against the busing company that owned the vehicle.  If these claims are filed and they are successful, they could lead to damages awards that compensate the injured passengers for their medical costs, their lost income and their pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a tour bus crash, you need to seek the help of bus accident injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of suffering clients for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.