As last week’s post pointed out, a bus accident can leave people with serious injuries that may require surgery and hospitalization. However, even more devastating injuries can result when a pedestrian is involved in a bus accident. Around 8 p.m. on Oct. 13, a 54-year-old woman was struck and killed by a Nassau Inter-County Express Bus in Queens. The accident caused fatal injuries, and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Reports indicate that the driver of the bus will not face criminal charges. However, the driver could face a civil lawsuit if the family decides to pursue a wrongful death claim. A wrongful

posted in Bus Accidents on Monday, October 8, 2012. A tour bus bound for New York City overturned recently, leaving 23 people with injuries. The bus accident happened around 7:40 a.m. along Interstate 80 in Wayne Township, New Jersey. Officials say the accident happened as the bus was nearing an exit ramp. Fifty-seven people were on the bus at the time of the accident. Close to two dozen people were taken to nearby hospitals. Fortunately, none of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening. The bus left from Toronto. Reports indicate that passengers were planning to attend a church event in Brooklyn. Authorities are trying to

posted in Bus Accidents on Monday, September 17, 2012. A normal ride on a New York City bus turned into a dangerous one earlier this month after a school bus sideswiped several cars before hitting an SUV that then collided with an MTA bus. Sixteen people in total suffered injuries in the crash. At least four of those injuries were serious. The afternoon crash happened at the intersection of 108th Street and the Horace Harding Expressway. The school bus did not have any children on board. Shockingly, the driver of the school bus failed to stop after the accident. Police were working to determine the