A night bus accident occurred on New Jersey Turnpike, killing two people, Philly.com reports.
According to the article, the vehicle was a luxury bus and traveled to Chinatown in New York to Philadelphia when the accident occurred. Authorities believe the bus hit a guardrail and then a concrete pillar. The bus driver was killed, having been thrown through the windshield of the vehicle. Another passenger on board the bus also was killed, and at least 40 people needed to be taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. He has not yet been determined why the bus accident occurred, New Jersey, and as such, remains under investigation.
The article notes that more than 235 million vehicles travelling on New Jersey Turnpike every year and usually has five lines in each direction. With so many vehicles traveling on the road, the accident may investigators want to look into whether the bus driver was trying to avoid a collision with a motorist reckless or distracted. It is also possible that the bus driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Whatever the cause, the wounded in bus accidents could have it in your best interest to consult with a personal injury lawyer to know what legal options are available to them after an accident.
The bus accident lawyers of Philadelphia in Cherry Fieger & Marciano, LLP have decades of experience successfully litigate on behalf of our clients who have been injured by the negligence of another. If you have been injured in a bus crash in Pennsylvania, please call our lawyers at 1-888-684-7192. We can help you understand your legal rights as a victim of wounded and carefully will investigate the cause of the accident to determine how compensation can be obtained for their injuries and other related losses. Call our law office today to schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys are highly skilled.
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