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According to an app.com article, the construction of a new bus and truck inspection facility should be finished along the Garden State Parkway by June 30, 2011 on the spot of the existing Herbertsville facility. Located at mile marker 94.6 on the southbound side of the highway, the new facility will contain a waiting area for passengers of buses that are determined to be unsafe after being inspected. The executive director of this project stated, “It’s not our intention to delay passengers, but if the bus shows signs of being unsafe, we need to pull it off the road.”

Based on authority reports, the article also mentions that approximately 1,185 buses have been stopped so far this year by State Police from Troop “E” based in Middletown, and 122 buses have been inspected by troopers and the Department of Transportation’s motor carrier and bus inspection unit. And buses aren’t the only vehicles being examined. Apparently 964 trucks out of 7,140 stopped were also inspected by DOT officials and State troopers for appearing to be unsafe.

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Citizens across the United States put their lives in the hands of bus drivers on a daily basis. Transit companies have the responsibility of properly training drivers to operate their large vehicles efficiently and safely so that passengers and other drivers on the road can travel without harm befalling them. This degree of trust, however, becomes shaken from time to time, as a recent Greyhound bus collision on the New Jersey turnpike demonstrates.

According to an article, the Greyhound bus was carrying five passengers at the time it collided with a tractor-trailer. The bus driver and all passengers were injured, but the condition of the truck driver was not provided. The degree of the bus driver’s injuries is not known at this time; however, she was flown to a hospital after having been trapped inside the bus. It was reported that the passengers’ injuries were not serious.

Although it has not yet been determined what exactly caused the Greyhound bus to crash into the tractor-trailer along the New Jersey Turnpike, contributing factors may have been driver inattention or distraction, dangerous road conditions, or even a defective auto part. Investigators may also examine whether or not cell phone use caused the bus accident. A victim of a bus accident may be able to seek compensation from those responsible for the incident to help pay for costs associated with any injuries sustained. However, in order for a bus accident victim to be successful, the services of an experienced personal injury attorney are usually required.

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A recent pedestrian accident should serve as a reminder to all motorists how important it is to be aware of individuals crossing the street. There is really no excuse for an automobile, bus, truck, or motorcycle to strike a pedestrian, especially during broad daylight. According to a recent article, a 26-year-old woman endured several injuries after she was hit by a school bus that was making a left-hand turn at Avenue C and 54th Street. The Bayonne woman suffered leg fractures and head trauma and was transported to the Jersey City Medical Center where she was reported to be in critical condition.

This accident was almost a hit-and-run since the bus driver was oblivious to the fact that he had struck a pedestrian. Another driver had to follow the bus half a block to get the bus driver’s attention. The bus driver told police that he did in fact see a woman lying in the street when he looked in his rearview mirror, but that he had no reason to believe that he was involved. As of now, the 69-year-old bus driver, who is a retired Bayonne police officer, is not facing any charges for the accident.

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A driver sustained serious injuries after two school buses collided in a New Jersey bus accident, according to an Associated Press news report. Some students also suffered minor injuries in this crash. Authorities say the driver of a Delsea Regional High School bus, which was not carrying any students, ran a stop sign and crashed into a bus carrying students from St. Augustine Prep School in Buena Vista and Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Franklin Township. Merisa Tolentino, a 37-year-old woman who was driving the private bus, suffered head, neck and back injuries and was taken to an area hospital.

Not following traffic rules -- such as stopping at stop signs, waiting at a red light or yielding to pedestrians -- is usually treated as negligence on the part of the driver. If you have been injured as a result of someone else's negligence, then you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and related expenses that include cost of hospitalization, medical costs, future treatment and loss of wages if you had to miss work because of your injuries and/or hospitalization.

If you were on the job at the time of your injury, then you are entitled to NJ workers compensation benefits from your employer. If the negligent party was also on the job at the time of the crash, then that individual's employer could also be held liable for your injuries and loss. Knowledgeable and experienced New Jersey auto accident lawyers will be able to explain these issues and guide you through a complicated legal process after a personal injury accident.

Please call our skilled Princeton personal injury lawyers at Lependorf & Silverstein for a free consultation and case evaluation. We will fight for your legal rights and make sure you are fairly compensation for your injuries and loss.

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A South River school bus carrying 36 children was struck from behind on May 27 by a Toyota Camry. Seven children were injured in the rear-end collision. The driver of the Camry was issued a summons for careless driving.

The bus was traveling northbound on Cedar Swamp Road and was stopped at a red light at the intersection of East Commodore Boulevard when it was struck from behind. The 36 students, ages 12 and 13, were returning to South River from a class trip to Bunker Hill Bogs in Jackson. Seven children were taken to CentraState Medical Center in Freehold for treatment following the New Jersey bus crash.

The call that any parent receives about their son or daughter being involved in an accident is always heart stopping. It is imperative that the parent consult with an experienced New Jersey bus accident attorney as soon as possible. Because the children are under the age of 18, it is up to the parent(s) to contact an attorney, and they must act as the Guardian ad Litem (G.A.L.) and sign all of the necessary paperwork with the attorney and the court.

With children, it is often difficult to know at first how injured they are. Sometimes they do not fully express themselves or they may have injuries that become more evident through the years with their growth. That is why it is always imperative to contact an experienced New Jersey bus accident attorney as soon as possible.

If your son or daughter has been involved in an accident, call the NJ personal injury attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein as soon as possible for your free consultation.

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A 78-year-old man in Sparta died in a bicycle accident in New Jersey after he was struck by a school bus. According to this news report, the driver of the small empty bus was on his way to a pick-up when he struck Bent Rasmussen, who suffered severe head injuries. Rasmussen was taken to an area hospital where he died a day after the accident. The bus driver did not stop at the scene after striking Rasmussen, the news report stated.

Police apparently identified the bus involved through two eyewitness accounts and surveillance video from a nearby municipal building. No charges have been filed against the driver yet for this bus accident in New Jersey. It is illegal to leave the scene of an auto accident in New Jersey without exchanging information or waiting for authorities. Motorists are required to remain on the scene whether or not the accident was their fault. In this particular case, if the bus driver is determined to have been at fault, then both he and his employer, the bus company, may be held liable for the accident.

It is in the best interest of anyone who is injured in an auto accident or who has lost a loved one in an accident, to immediately consult with an experienced New Jersey auto accident attorney who will explain their legal rights and options to them. The skilled New Jersey personal injury lawyers at Lependorf & Silverstein are on your side. They will vigorously fight for your rights and hold the negligent parties accountable for their actions. In any auto accident, victims may be entitled to compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages and other damages.

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A 21-year-old Saddle Brook Township woman suffered critical injuries after she was struck by a school bus and her legs got caught in one of the bus’ rear wheel wells. According to this news report, the woman was crossing Nedellec Drive when she was struck by the school bus. She was removed from under the bus and taken to an area hospital where she was in critical condition. The school bus was reportedly transporting three students. None of the students was injured. The bus was operated by Atlantic Express of Jersey City, the news report said.

If a bus accident in New Jersey occurs because of the bus driver’s negligence, the driver and his employer could be held liable for the accident and the injuries caused as a result. When pedestrians are struck by buses, it often results in catastrophic injuries or death because of the sheer size of the large vehicle that is striking the individual.

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