Personal Injury Law

NJ Transit Bus Runs over Man?s Legs

By Paul Napoli

February 12, 2010

A man is recovering in the hospital after a NJ Transit Bus ran over his legs, according to PressofAtlanticCity.com.

The accident happened Tuesday evening as Robert Fortune, 52, of Ventnor, exited the bus with other passengers at Arkansas Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Atlantic City. He attempted to walk over a snow bank, but slid down and under the bus, which had started to pull away. Witnesses to Fortune's fall attempted to alert bus driver William Spencer, 45, and ran alongside the bus to get the Spencer to stop after the bus had run over Fortune's legs.

An ambulance transported Fortune to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City. He suffered injuries to his legs, ankles and feet.

Shortly after the accident, NJ Transit suspended most bus routes due to poor weather conditions.

If you or a family member has been hurt while using or suffered injury by a mass transit bus or train, call Napoli Bern Ripka, LLP today at 888-529-4669. There is a possibility of collecting compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and present and future disability. Only an experienced attorney can help you determine if your claim has merit and, if so, how much you could recover. Do not discuss your case without having an experienced legal representative to advise you.

Full post as published by New York City Personal Injury Lawyer on February 12, 2010 (boomark / email).