8 Injured in Milton Bus SUV Collision

Eight people were injured on Route 28 in Milton during the rush hour yesterday morning when an MBTA bus and an SUV collided, police said.

According to a Boston Globe article, the MBTA bus was traveling north on Rt-28 (also known as Randolph Avenue) around 8:21 a.m. when it collided with a southbound Ford Escape passenger car making a left turn onto Chickatawbut Road.

The bus driver (operating a Route 240 MBTA bus) said that the driver of the Ford Escape cut in front of her, a Transit police report said. Police could not interview the driver who suffered neck and arm injuries, and was taken to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston for treatment.

Injuries from the Accident
Besides the SUV driver, some of the MBTA passengers were also injured in this crash.

The injured bus passengers were taken to Milton Hospital and Quincy Hospital for treatment of neck, back and ankle injuries.

One of them suffered a head injury when she hit her head on the fare-box, according to Transit police.

Left-Turn Accidents in Massachusetts
According to a recent data from the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 46 fatal vehicle collisions in the United States between SUVs and buses in 2009.

Also, out of the 441 fatal vehicle accidents that occurred in Massachusetts in 2009, there were 25 fatal accidents which involved vehicles attempting a left turn.

How a Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorney Can Help
If you have been a victim in a similar Massachusetts accident involving a negligent driver attempting a left turn, you may have a legal right to file a personal injury claim against the negligent party.

To find out about your legal options, contact the Boston bus accident lawyers at the Kiley Law Group for a FREE legal evaluation of your accident case.

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