Hamilton Township, NJ (February 8, 2022) – On Tuesday morning, February 8, seven people sustained injuries in a bus crash in Hamilton Township.
According to officials, the accident happened at 4 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the Atlantic City Expressway around exit 28. A transit bus was traveling in the area when the driver lost control due to reasons that are not yet known. The bus left the roadway and crashed into the trees on the side of the road.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other local responders were called to the scene. There were 10 people on the bus at the time. Some of the people were trapped inside the bus and had to be removed by fire crews. A total of seven people sustained injuries and were taken to local hospitals. They are all supposed to recover from the injuries.
One westbound lane of traffic was blocked in the area for an extended period of time. Police worked to clear the scene, stopping delays in the area.
No further details have been released but the investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Bus Accidents in New Jersey
Research was conducted over several years showing that 173 people sustained injuries in New Jersey bus accidents. Though bus accidents do not happen as commonly as other accidents, they tend to lead to some of the most catastrophic harm. This is due to the fact that they are some of the largest modes of transportation that navigate our roadways every year within the state. Being injured in a bus accident can be a complicated event that you are not prepared to face on your own. Because of this, you should be prepared to speak with an attorney who you can trust every step of the way.
The aftermath of a bus accident can be a difficult and scary thing to face. These claims tend to be incredibly complex in nature. One of the reasons for this is because they are regulated by many complex laws. Another reason is because many different parties could be at fault for these accidents. These parties include some of the following:
- Bus drivers
- Bus companies
- Manufacturer of bus parts
- Government entities
If you have sustained harm in a bus crash that you believe is the fault of another party, you should speak with a Hamilton Township personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
Hamilton Township Bus Accident Attorneys
Our attorneys at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys are here to help you move forward after you have sustained injuries in a bus crash. We understand how overwhelming it can be to move forward after a bus crash and offer our help and resources along the way. Having an attorney on your side can ensure that your rights are being protected as you navigate the New Jersey legal system. Please do not hesitate to contact a bus accident attorney in Hamilton Township at (215) 600-0681 for more information on how we can assist you.
Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post including local and state media and news sources, local and state police incident reports, social medial platforms as well as eyewitness accounts about serious accidents that take place in Pennsylvania. For that reason, if you find any information that is not correct, please contact Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys as soon as possible so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. A post will be removed upon request.
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