A crash on the New Jersey Turnpike led to 39 people suffering injuries, according to state police. The crash involved numerous vehicles, including two passenger buses. Police reported that, at around 1 p.m. on a Sunday afternoon, two buses that were traveling northbound collided, with one rear-ending the other. That caused a chain reaction collision. Ultimately, three other vehicles behind the buses also collided.
The accident occurred in Burlington County, near mile marker 56 in Chesterfield Township. Law enforcement closed the highway as a result of the incident to conduct an investigation.
Determining Fault in Multivehicle Accidents
Car accidents like this, involving multiple vehicles, are extremely challenging to navigate. However, with 39 injury victims, it will be critical to get to the bottom of what happened. Various factors may have contributed to the initial collision between the two buses. The leading bus may have stopped hard or suddenly without warning. The driver of the second bus may have been distracted or driving too closely to the vehicle in front of them, which may have prevented them from having enough time to stop.
Determining fault in complex cases like this is necessary to ensure those who were hurt receive proper financial compensation for their losses. Yet, it is impossible to trust any one company to come to a fair decision. Each person may benefit from their own attorney.
At Kwartler Manus, our bus accident lawyers in New Jersey can provide you with the legal guidance you need if you are involved in an accident like this. Seek out a free consultation to learn more.