Mt. Laurel, NJ — The driver of a school bus was injured in an accident that took place in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. The accident happened on Lenape Court, around 3:45 in the afternoon.
Very few details on the accident have been released. Police say only that a school bus carrying 12 children crashed into the side of the house. None of the children aboard the bus were injured and the house sustained no significant damage. However, the driver was taken to a nearby hospital.
The driver’s identity hasn’t been released.
Officials say that the accident is currently being investigated. No word yet on any possible contributing factors.
Scene of the Accident
View from the Road
Commentary
School bus drivers are held to a very high standard for a couple of reasons. One, they’re transporting our children back and forth to school and other events every day. And two, they’re capable of causing a lot of damage with only a single mistake. Unfortunately, whenever an accident like this happens, whether or not a driver should even be behind the wheel of a bus has to be called into question.
Luckily, the children involved in this accident weren’t injured. However, if they had been, state governments have provided ways for victims to receive compensation. These laws vary from state to state, so those involved in these accidents will need to make sure they’re educated on exactly what their state has said concerning the matter. Either that, or consult with experienced professionals. In Texas, for example, very strict deadlines have been set concerning paperwork that has to be submitted, and there are limits to the amount of compensation one can receive. Again, these laws will vary from state to state.
— Grossman Law Offices
