Personal Injury
Bus Accidents
Numerous people are injured or killed in bus
accidents every year. The frequency of bus accidents may
be due to the fact that there are simply more city buses
on the road as urban areas continue to expand and the
use of public transportation becomes more widespread.
Besides city buses, school buses are also involved in
accidents. Overall, the number of passenger fatalities
is relatively small due to the low traveling speed of
school buses and their large size. However, it is that
large size which may result in a fatality for any person
of another vehicle or pedestrian who is involved in an
accident with a bus.
There are many possible causes of bus accidents
including:
- Dangerous roadways
- Defective equipment
- Driver negligence
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Improper maintenance
- Inadequate safety measures
- Reckless driving
- Weather conditions
School Bus Issues
More than one-quarter of accidents involving school
buses occur when a child is boarding or leaving the bus.
Furthermore, most full-size school buses are not
equipped with restraint systems or seatbelts to help
protect children in a collision. Maintenance may be an
issue in districts with tight budgets. Of course, school
bus drivers are responsible for operating the vehicle in
a safe manner and abiding by the rules of the road. In
instances where school transportation is contracted out
to a private bus company, the company may have
difficulty attracting qualified drivers.
Claims & Damages
Litigation involving bus accidents can be quite complex.
There are often several victims as well as several
defendants. Furthermore, special issues can arise when
the defendants are municipalities or school districts.
If the bus is considered to be a common carrier,
questions about federal safety standards and licensing
may be involved.
Just and fair compensation for a bus accident victim may
include:
- Emotional distress
- Hospital and medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Past and future lost earnings
- Permanent physical disability
- Property damage
If you or your child has been injured in a school bus
accident, you may be able to file a claim. You need the
counsel of an experienced accident injury attorney.
Please don’t hesitate to contact the law offices of
Peterson & Associates. Our experienced attorneys can be
reached for a free consultation by calling 816-LAW-FIRM,
or by clicking here to submit online.
For more information:
Personal Injury FAQs
Personal
Injury Legal Glossary
Bus Accident News
Man killed in bus and tram crash (BBC News)
A man dies and six others are hurt in an accident involving a bus and a tram in Croydon.
Man killed in bus and tram crash (BBC News)
A man is killed in an accident involving a bus, a tram and a car in a street in Croydon on Sunday, police say.
Horrific bus accident (Tallahassee Democrat)
The back of a school bus is a mangled mess after a horrific traffic accident.
Fatal School Bus Accident: UPDATE Names Released (WCTV Tallahassee)
A school bus accident that happened on Orange Avenue and Capital Circle Friday afternoon has claimed a life. The names of the drivers involved have been released.
Croatian Bus Crash Killed 13 (ERT.gr)
At least 13 people were killed and 30 injured in a horrific coach crash on the motorway on Croatia’s Adriatic coast early on Sunday. The accident occurred at 06:00 Sunday morning when the bus deviated from its route and struck on a metal rail at the toll station.
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