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A tragic coach bus crash on the Long Island Expressway has once again reminded New Yorkers just how devastating serious motor vehicle accidents can be. According to reports, a coach bus carrying passengers collided with another vehicle before a chain reaction caused the bus to overturn, cross the median, and enter oncoming traffic. Crashes involving buses and other large commercial vehicles often result in catastrophic injuries because of their size, weight, and the number of passengers involved.
While this heartbreaking incident occurred on Long Island, it serves as an important reminder for drivers throughout Westchester County, White Plains, Yonkers, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the surrounding New York metropolitan area. Busy roadways such as I-287, the Hutchinson River Parkway, the Cross Bronx Expressway, the Major Deegan Expressway, the Bronx River Parkway, and the Long Island Expressway experience heavy traffic every day, increasing the likelihood of serious collisions.
Why Bus Accidents Are Often So Severe
Unlike passenger vehicles, commercial buses can weigh tens of thousands of pounds and transport dozens of passengers at once. When a collision occurs, the force of impact can lead to devastating consequences, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Neck and spinal cord injuries
- Broken bones
- Internal organ damage
- Permanent disabilities
- Wrongful death
A rollover accident, like the recent Long Island Expressway crash, dramatically increases the risk of serious injury to passengers and occupants of nearby vehicles.
What Causes Serious Bus Accidents?
Although every collision is unique, many catastrophic bus crashes involve one or more forms of negligence, including:
- Distracted driving
- Driver fatigue
- Speeding
- Unsafe lane changes
- Failure to yield
- Poor vehicle maintenance
- Mechanical failures
- Inadequate driver training
- Dangerous roadway conditions
- Reckless driving by surrounding motorists
Determining exactly what caused a commercial vehicle crash often requires a detailed investigation, including reviewing electronic data, maintenance records, witness statements, police reports, surveillance footage, and accident reconstruction evidence.
Understanding Your Legal Rights After a Serious Crash
If you are injured in a bus accident or any serious motor vehicle collision, you may be entitled to recover compensation for:
- Medical expenses
- Future medical treatment
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Rehabilitation costs
- Permanent disability
- Loss of quality of life
Insurance companies often begin investigating immediately after a crash, and their goal is frequently to minimize the amount they pay. Having an experienced trial attorney protecting your interests from the beginning can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case.
Why Experience Matters
For more than 35 years, Norman Gershon has represented injured victims throughout Westchester County and the New York City metropolitan area. Known as the attorney other lawyers call to try their toughest cases, he has recovered tens of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for clients injured in motor vehicle accidents, bus crashes, truck accidents, and other serious personal injury cases.
His results include:
- $16.5 million verdict for an automobile passenger injured in a collision with a bus.
- $14.5 million settlement involving catastrophic injuries sustained in a bus accident.
- $7.5 million verdict for a bus passenger who suffered severe spinal injuries.
- Numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts involving serious motor vehicle accidents throughout New York.
These results demonstrate the importance of working with a lawyer who has extensive courtroom experience and is prepared to take a case to trial when necessary.
What Clients Say
Clients consistently praise Norman Gershon for his preparation, communication, and commitment to achieving outstanding results.
One client described him as “smart, experienced, compassionate, and tough,” while another shared that he obtained “a bigger settlement than I expected.” Others have praised his courtroom presence, attention to detail, and dedication to treating every client with respect and compassion throughout the legal process.
Protecting Yourself After a Serious Accident
Following any serious collision:
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Call law enforcement and obtain an official accident report.
- Photograph the accident scene if it is safe to do so.
- Gather witness information.
- Avoid giving recorded statements to insurance companies before understanding your legal rights.
- Contact an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
Early legal representation helps preserve evidence, protect your rights, and position your case for the strongest possible outcome.
Helping Injury Victims Throughout Westchester County and NYC
Whether a serious crash occurs on the Long Island Expressway, I-287, the Hutchinson River Parkway, the Saw Mill River Parkway, the Bronx River Parkway, or any roadway throughout White Plains, Yonkers, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, or Westchester County, injured victims deserve experienced legal representation.
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