On Thursday, October 14, 2021, around 8:40 am a collision between a Saugerties school bus and a dump truck took place on State Route 9W in the Town of Saugerties, New York. No records indicate the cause of the two-vehicle collision, but police say that the bus driver was taken to Health Alliance of the Hudson Valley Broadway Campus in Kingston. Fortunately, officials stated that no children that were on the school bus suffered any injuries or harm.
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The driver of the dump truck sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. No names have yet to be released and an active investigation is ongoing by the Ulster County Sheriff's Office as well as New York State Police.
Understanding the proper steps to take after a work-related injury can prove to be crucial in your efforts to obtain workers’ compensation as well as any other form of compensation that you may be entitled to.
Steps To Take After A Workplace Injury
Steps To Take After A Workplace Injury
- Obtain necessary medical treatment
- Notify A Supervisor About The Accident in Writing
- File A Claim with the New York Workers’ Compensation Board (Form C-3)
- Obtain Doctor’s Initial Report (Form C-4) Within 48 Hours of Treatment
- Employer Reports The Injury To Workers’ Compensation Board & Insurance company
- Obtain Written Statement of Rights From Insurance Company
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