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According to officials, the shuttle bus jumped a curb before...","datePublished":"2026-09-07","dateModified":"2026-09-07","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.dsslaw.com\/blog\/author\/samuel-davis\/#Person","name":"Samuel Davis","url":"https:\/\/www.dsslaw.com\/blog\/author\/samuel-davis\/","identifier":93,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e106ff9b56d4150c0954042e1db7ffff9495b9675f64d1ba35d5ce37d0b4c80a?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e106ff9b56d4150c0954042e1db7ffff9495b9675f64d1ba35d5ce37d0b4c80a?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C.","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.dsslaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/bg-logo.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.dsslaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/bg-logo.jpg","width":192,"height":90}},"url":"https:\/\/www.dsslaw.com\/blog\/13-injured-after-shuttle-bus-crash-at-newark-liberty-international-airport\/","about":["Bus Accidents"],"wordCount":1302,"articleBody":"Thirteen people were hospitalized after an employee shuttle bus crashed into a concrete wall at Newark Liberty International Airport early Monday, August 31, 2026.The crash happened shortly after 3 a.m. outside Terminal B on the Level 3 departures roadway. According to officials, the shuttle bus jumped a curb before striking the wall. Three people suffered serious injuries and 10 others had minor injuries, although none were believed to be life-threatening. Video from the scene showed extensive damage to the front of the bus and the level 3 roadway was temporarily closed while emergency crews responded and the bus was removed.The Port Authority Police Department said the cause remains under investigation, and the National Transportation Safety Board announced that it was sending investigators to New Jersey to examine the crash.For the 13 people injured, the question now is not just what caused the crash, but who failed to keep them safe, whether it be the driver, a bus company, a contractor, or Port Authority. An experienced bus accident attorney can find out who was responsible and build the evidence needed to make those parties pay for medical bills, missed work, future treatment, and other losses, so those injured receive the full justice and compensation they deserve.Who Pays After a Newark Airport Shuttle Bus Crash?A shuttle bus crash is rarely as simple as blaming the person behind the wheel. The bus company, a maintenance crew, a contractor, or another agency may have played a part too. At Newark Liberty International Airport, the Port Authority can also enter the picture, making it even more important to find out exactly who was responsible.For someone who was hurt, the number of responsible parties can directly affect how much compensation may be available. If several companies or agencies contributed to the crash, there may be several insurance policies or claims that can help pay or medical bills, lost income, future care, pain, and other losses.That is why hiring an experienced New Jersey bus accident lawyer can make such a difference. A lawyer can investigate beyond the crash itself, identify every person or company that may share responsibility, and pursue every available source of compensation so the injured person has the best chance of recovering what they need after being hurt by someone else\u2019s negligence.Port Authority Claims Have Different DeadlinesA claim involving the Port Authority does not follow the same timeline as many other New Jersey accident claims, and injured people may have much less time than they realize.Under N.J.S.A. 32:1-163, a lawsuit against the Port Authority generally must be filed within one year of the accident, and a written notice of claim must be served at least 60 days before the lawsuit is filed.Those deadlines matter because waiting too long can mean losing the chance to recover compensation from the Port Authority altogether. An experienced Newark airport injury lawyer can make sure the right notices are filed on time and the claim keeps moving while the injured person focuses on medical treatment, missed work, and getting back on their feet.The Evidence Can Show Who Should Be Held ResponsibleAirport cameras, bus data, maintenance records, interior bus dash camera footage, driver training files, dispatch records, photographs, and witness accounts may all help explain why the shuttle left the roadway and hit the wall.But evidence does not last forever. Video can be overwritten, records can be harder to find, and witnesses may forget important details as time passes.A Newark airport injury lawyer can move quickly to preserve that evidence and use it to show what went wrong and who should be held responsible. The stronger the proof, the stronger the case may be for recovering money for medical care, lost income, future treatment, and the lasting effects of the crash.Experience can make a major difference here. Knowing what evidence to look for, which records to request, and which companies or agencies may be involved can uncover facts that an injured person would have no reason to know existed. That can mean a stronger case, more available compensation, and a better chance of holding every responsible party accountable.Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. founding partner Marc Saperstein, Esq. has spent decades handling serious bus, transit, Port Authority, and airport injury cases. He has helped New Jersey and New York clients uncover what went wrong, prove who was responsible, and build strong cases around the evidence that can make the difference in what they are able to recover.\u201cWhen 13 people are injured in a crash like this, the immediate concern is making sure they receive the medical care they need. From there, we need to find out why this happened and who was responsible. At a major airport, several companies or agencies may have played a role. Identifying each one matters because the people who were injured should not be left paying the price for someone else\u2019s negligence.\u201dWhy Marc Saperstein\u2019s Bus Accident Experience MattersFounding Partner Marc C. Saperstein, Esq. has spent decades handling serious bus, truck, commercial vehicle, Port Authority, and airport injury cases across New Jersey and New York. He is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney, a distinction held by fewer than two percent of New Jersey attorneys, and he also leads Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C.\u2019s New York personal injury practice.For someone hurt in a serious bus crash, that experience matters from the first day of the case. Marc knows how to investigate commercial transportation accidents, identify every party that may be responsible, bring in the right experts, and build the evidence needed to pursue full compensation. He has secured many multi-million-dollar results for clients, including $6.25 million in combined settlements for six students injured in the 2018 Paramus school bus crash on Interstate 80 in Mount Olive, New Jersey. That case is only one part of his impressive record of major recoveries in serious injury cases throughout New Jersey and New York, which also includes a $1 million settlement for a bus passenger injured in a collision in the Lincoln Tunnel.Marc\u2019s reputation also extends well beyond the clients he represents. He is a past President of the New Jersey Association for Justice and received the organization\u2019s Gold Medal for Distinguished Service, its highest honor. He holds an AV Preeminent\u00ae Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the organization\u2019s highest peer rating for legal ability and ethical standards, and has been recognized as a Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer, Top 100 National Trial Lawyer, and New Jersey Super Lawyer. These honors give injured clients confidence that Marc\u2019s experience and trial skill are backed not only by strong results, but also by recognition from respected attorneys and legal leaders across New Jersey and New York.Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. Is Here to HelpDavis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. has helped injured people and families in New Jersey for more than 40 years and has handled bus crashes, school bus accidents, NJ Transit cases, Port Authority claims, commercial vehicle crashes, and Newark Airport accidents.For someone recovering from a serious crash, that experience can take a major burden off their shoulders. The firm can handle the investigation, deal with the companies and agencies involved, bring in experts when needed, and fight for the money the client needs for treatment, lost income, future care, and the lasting effects of the injury.Contact a New Jersey Bus Accident LawyerIf you or a loved one was injured in the Newark Liberty Airport shuttle bus crash or another bus accident, Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. can review what happened, determine who may be responsible, and explain what compensation may be available.Call 1-800-LAW-2000 for a free, confidential consultation with an experienced New Jersey bus accident lawyer."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.dsslaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"13 Injured After Shuttle Bus Crashes at Newark Liberty International Airport","item":"https:\/\/www.dsslaw.com\/blog\/13-injured-after-shuttle-bus-crash-at-newark-liberty-international-airport\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]