Bus Accident Injury Representation

Buses are used by thousands of people every day. Due to the large size of buses, and because buses generally do not have seatbelts or airbags for all passengers, when a bus is involved in an accident, serious injury is likely to occur for passengers of the bus, as well as people in the other vehicles involved. As a victim of a bus accident, you may be entitled to recover an award for your medical bills, lost wages or loss of profits, permanent disability, and emotional pain and suffering.

There are several reasons that bus accidents occur. Some of the causes of bus accidents are:

Driver negligence:

• • Tired drivers
  • Drivers driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
  • Speeding
  • Distracted drivers
  • Unsafe driving for the weather conditions
  • Aggressive driving
  • Failure to follow state and federal regulations
  • General negligence

Bus Company or Government Entity Negligence

 

• • Defective products
  • Improper vehicle maintenance
  • Inadequate inspections
  • Unsafe roadways
  • Unsafe equipment
  • Inadequate driver training
  • Failure to follow state and federal regulations