Seven People Injured In Mamakating School Bus Accident On Route 17 By Exit 112
MAMAKATING, NEW YORK (March 22, 2020) – Seven people were injured in a school bus accident on Route 17 not far from Exit 112.
New York Highway Patrol are saying that the collision occurred around 7:45 a.m. For reasons that remain under investigation a school bus and another vehicle collided.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims. Five people were treated for unspecified injuries. An investigation remains ongoing at this point.
Liability In School Bus Accidents
Buses are considered common carriers and are therefore held to a very high standard in terms of safety. According to Acosta v. Southern California Rapid Transit Dist, “Common carriers bind themselves to carry safely those whom they take into their vehicles, and owe both a duty of utmost care and the vigilance of a very cautious person towards their passengers. Such carriers are responsible for any,even the slightest, negligence and are required to do all that human care,vigilance, and foresight reasonably can do under all the circumstances.”
FMCSA guidelines require buses that can carry 16 or more people to have at least $5,000,000 worth of liability coverage. Any person that is injured in car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A bus accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A School Bus Accident
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a car accident? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to answer any questions that you may have. We are committed to making sure that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected.
