Several Children Injured After School Buses Collide in New Jersey

Victims who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents may have the legal option of pursuing financial compensation from the responsible party through personal injury lawsuits.

Serious School Bus Collision in Burlington County, New Jersey

Officials are saddened to report several students and school staff were injured when multiple school buses were involved in a car accident on July 16. Around 4:30 P.M., police were informed about the accident on Tuckerton Road and Lenape Trail. According to reports, five school buses were in the process of bringing students from Katz JCC Camps when the accident occurred.

Emergency responders quickly identified at least 24 patients that needed to be brought to a local hospital for treatment. At least 21 of the injured victims were children, and three were adult staff members and bus drivers.

An investigation has been launched to determine what caused this multi-bus collision. Reports confirmed that at least four of the five buses were so badly damaged that they needed to be towed away from the scene.

Contact New Jersey’s Compassionate Car Accident Attorneys at Andres, Berger & Tran Now

Some argue that school buses are safer for children than cars because of the vehicle’s heavy weight and high seats, but others argue there are serious safety concerns regarding a lack of appropriate seatbelts in buses. When an injury has occurred due to a school bus accident, it’s imperative that investigators determine who or what was at fault. If negligence caused your child’s injuries, then it may be possible to receive financial compensation for your medical bills and other losses. The proven attorneys at Andres, Berger & Tran have extensive experience with injuries caused by car accidents in New Jersey. Reach out to our knowledgeable staff by visiting our online contact form.

The articles on this blog are for informative purposes only and are no substitute for legal advice or an attorney-client relationship. If you are seeking legal advice, please contact our law firm directly.

Sharon Smith

Mike Berger and staff were professional, pleasant, strategic and knowledgeable. The office always kept me informed about my case and moved the case along quicker than I expected. I would highly recommend them to anyone !!

Kathryn N.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Reliable, honest, driven, knowledgeable, compassionate, and highly respected among colleagues and medical professionals [...] fought for me during times when I wasn’t strong enough to fight for myself. The Andres, Berger & Tran law firm understands Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) [...] thank you for your support and guidance over the years.

Mike V.

Mike Berger of Andres, Berger & Tran handled my case over a six year period. He and the team examined every detail to get the best outcome. They were honest, candid and communicative throughout the whole process. It was a long ordeal but could not have been handled more professionally. I highly recommend.

Yadira R.

I just want to say thank you for what you have done for me and my family throughout the years. You made us feel like family, not just clients. You were always very detailed when it came to our cases and tried everything in your power to get us all the help we needed.

Gregory W.

Our family appreciated your unfailing attention to detail. There were last minute snags, we seldom worried that something would fall through the cracks, but you anticipated every contingency. Your firm demonstrated a veracity for the truth, a strong work ethic and overall impeccable character in dealing with our case.

01 / 05

Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.