Bus Accidents

Bus Accidents

Bus accidents are becoming an increasing problem across the country. The growth of our cities has resulted in increased congestion on our highways. As a result commuters are choosing to utilize various forms of mass transit. The more people use buses as their main source of transportation, the more we see a rise in the number of injuries and deaths resulting from bus accidents. In addition, buses are also used to carry our children to and from school. Millions of our elementary and secondary school children ride buses twice a day. Because many of these buses do not have proper restraint systems or seatbelts, thousands of children are injured each year in bus accidents.

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Factors contributing to bus accidents include:

• Driver negligence
• Driver Training
• Dangerous Roadways
• Weather conditions
• Defective equipment
• Improper Maintenance

As with any accident, the consequences of bus accidents may result in an injury or maybe even death. Those injured may include pedestrians walking, people in other vehicles or passengers of the bus itself. Lawsuits soon follow after a bus accident occurs. A claim is filed against the bus company seeking compensation for any losses. These losses may include medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, disfigurement, emotional distress and death.

There are many complex issues involved in bus accidents. When dealing with a bus accident, there are state and federal guidelines that apply to common carriers. All common carriers, no matter what state they are in, may be responsible for personal injuries to passengers. The carrier must have the necessary equipment and a reasonable degree of training and skill to carry out the transportation of passengers. In order to insure that all the possible issues are addressed, legal representation is a necessity.

Have you or someone you know been involved in a bus accident? If so, contact one of our experienced bus accident attorneys in your area today!

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