There are approximately 700,000 buses in service in the United States, each making hundreds of trips annually. Millions of people rely on buses everyday to get where they need to go. Because of this fact, the potential for injury during a bus accident is enormous. Unfortunately, bus accidents are not uncommon. As many as 63,000 bus accidents occur every year, resulting in countless injuries and deaths.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a bus accident, please contact us for a free consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney. You may be eligible to seek compensation for your losses and suffering.
Causes of Bus Accidents
Buses are large and cumbersome vehicles that often stop in the middle of heavy traffic to load and unload passengers. Additionally, buses routinely navigate areas with heavy pedestrian and motor vehicle traffic. And unlike certain other vehicles, buses often lack safety belts – and more passengers are prone to stand while riding. These conditions can make accidents more likely and driver errors more costly.
Bus accidents are often attributed to:
- Failure to adequately check all mirrors when pulling up to or away from a bus stop
- Failure to drive appropriately in inclement weather
- Various other forms of driver negligence
- Dangerous roadways
- Improper maintenance
- Bus defects
- More
Bus Accidents and the Law
Victims of bus accidents may be eligible to recover compensation for their losses, including medical expenses, lost wages or earning capacity, pain and suffering, and more. However, because buses are usually considered “common carriers,” special rules apply when filing claims against them.
If you or a loved one has suffered serious injury in a bus accident, please contact us today for a FREE consultation with a qualified personal injury attorney. We will answer all your questions and help you seek the compensation you may be entitled to.
