Four Injured in New Jersey Transit Bus Collision

• September 23, 2022
• Barnes Admin

Four Injured in New Jersey Transit Bus Collision

Hackensack, NJ – Four people were injured after a bus collided with a car on Friday, September 23, 2022, around 7:30 a.m. The crash occurred on South Summit Avenue. 

According to authorities, a bus merged into traffic after picking up passengers and collided with another vehicle. Four passengers on the bus were injured and taken to the hospital. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Bus Accidents 

Unfortunately, over 10,000 people are injured in bus accidents each year. In this accident, those injured should have their investigative team evaluate all aspects surrounding the crash. This includes reviewing:   

• Driver accident history  
• Vehicle accident history   
• Video from the bus 
• Route the bus was traveling 
• Bus maintenance history 
• Police accident report  
• Any testing of driver for drugs and alcohol  
• Any history of driver with drugs and alcohol  
• Phone and texting records of the driver  
• Inspection of roadway conditions 
• All eyewitness accounts of the accident 
• Driving records 
• Vehicle blind spots 

Bus Accident Attorneys  

As one of America’s largest injury law firms, The Barnes Firm has helped many clients injured in bus accidents and have found that some common causes include:  

• Inexperienced drivers   
• Distracted driving   
• Fatigue  
• Speeding or reckless driving   
• Congested roads   
• Inadequate vehicle maintenance   

Our trusted and experienced bus accident attorneys have helped thousands of people injured in bus accidents get the best result possible. From the first phone conversation through to the final settlement, the team of attorneys at The Barnes Firm will work hard for you every step of the way.     

Call (800) 800-0000 today for a FREE case evaluation. It could be the best call you make.