Ten Injured After Bus Collides With Garbage Truck
- October 19, 2022
- Barnes Admin
Ten Injured After Bus Collides With Garbage Truck
Queens, NY – Ten people were injured after a crash occurred involving a Nassau Inter-County Express bus and a garbage truck on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. The accident occurred around 4:15 a.m. at 191st Street and Hillside Avenue.
According to police, ten people suffered injuries in the crash and were taken to local hospitals. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Bus Accidents
On average, there are over 60,000 bus accidents each year. In this bus accident, those injured should have their investigative team evaluate all aspects surrounding the crash. This includes reviewing:
- Vehicle blind spots
- Driving records
- The route the bus was traveling
- Recent maintenance history
- Driver accident history
- Vehicle accident history
- Timing of traffic signals
- Any video evidence of the crash
- Video from the bus
- Video from the truck
- Route the truck was travelling
- Inspection of roadway conditions
- 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
- Accident history on this roadway
- All eyewitness accounts of the accident
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.
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