03May 2022 by Pat Geddie
Causes of Bus Collisions

Causes of Bus Collisions

Bus Accident
Buses get large numbers of people where they need to be in the Beverly Hills area, and the convenience factor is significant for many without other forms of transportation. The immense size of buses – and the fact that they do carry large numbers of passengers – however, make bus accidents much more dangerous than many other vehicle crashes. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a bus accident, you shouldn’t wait to consult with an experienced Beverly Hills bus accident attorney. Why Bus Accidents Might Happen When you’re on a bus, you can leave all the responsibilities and challenges of driving to the professional bus driver, but if that driver doesn’t take safety seriously enough, it puts you and a lot of other people at…
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12Apr 2022 by Pat Geddie
Injuries to School Bus Passengers

Injuries to School Bus Passengers

Bus Accident
When you send your child to school on the bus, you expect them to arrive safely. Even if your child does not ride the school bus every day, they will likely ride the bus for field trips, sports games, and other school-sponsored travel. While school buses are relatively safe vehicles, they do crash, and the young passengers on board can suffer severe injuries. If your child suffered injuries in a crash, speak with a Beverly Hills bus accident attorney about your next steps. Serious Injuries to Bus Passengers Most bus riders do not wear seat belts or have any restraints. This means that if a bus crashes, passengers can leave their seats and fall onto the floor, hit windows, and contact other hard objects. This can cause traumatic injuries that…
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01Dec 2021 by Pat Geddie
Tour Bus Accidents in Beverly Hills

Tour Bus Accidents in Beverly Hills

Bus Accident
Tour bus accidents are quite frequent in the Beverly Hills area, likely due to all the tourism the area gets. You can see many tour bus accidents in news reports - a lot of them involving an intoxicated or otherwise negligent bus driver.  For example, in a recent year, a tour bus driver caused an accident that left eight people injured, and the driver was arrested for driving under the influence. This is just one example of a frequent occurrence with tour buses in the Beverly Hills area.  The primary factors that seem to drive these frequent tour bus accidents in this area are intoxicated driving, distracted driving, or generally negligent driving by the bus driver. In some situations, the tour bus companies are not regulating the performance and conduct…
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03Nov 2021 by Pat Geddie
Choques de Autobuses Turísticos

Choques de Autobuses Turísticos

Bus Accident
Una buena mayoría de turistas utiliza los autobuses turísticos para llegar a sus destinos dentro del estado de California. Desafortunadamente, a pesar de las ventajas de los autobuses turísticos, también causan importantes accidentes de tráfico en Beverly Hills y sus alrededores. Debido a su gran tamaño y naturaleza difícil de manejar, los autobuses turísticos pueden ser difíciles de conducir, especialmente en áreas densamente pobladas. Esto puede provocar accidentes que involucren a otros automóviles o peatones que ocurren con mayor frecuencia debido a todo el tráfico de autobuses turísticos en California. Existen razones particulares por las que ocurren accidentes de autobús en California, y estas incluyen: • El conductor no sigue las reglas de tráfico: California es uno de los estados con más reglas de tráfico, pero a pesar de esto,…
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29Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
Tour Bus Crashes

Tour Bus Crashes

Bus Accident
A good majority of tourists make use of tour buses to reach their destinations within the State of California. Unfortunately, in spite of the advantages of tour buses, they also cause major traffic accidents in and around Beverly Hills. Due to their large size and unwieldy nature, tour buses can be difficult to drive, especially in heavily populated areas. This can lead to accidents involving other cars or pedestrians that occur more frequently because of all the tour bus traffic in California.  There are particular reasons why bus accidents occur in California, and these include: The driver fails to follow traffic rules - California is one of the states with the most traffic rules, but despite this, many drivers fail to adhere to the implemented laws. When a tour bus…
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12Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
School Bus Crashes and Injuries

School Bus Crashes and Injuries

Bus Accident
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), students are about 70 times more likely to get to school safely when taking a bus instead of traveling by car. That is the good news. The bad news is school bus-related crashes killed 109 people nationwide in 2019, according to the National Safety Council (NSC), which tabulated data provided by tabulations of data from the NHTSA. In California, and according to the California Department of Education, the California school transportation system, which is the largest mass transportation operation in the state, the system transports about 1,121,857 students to and from school each day. That is a staggering number of students transported, and it’s inevitable that some of those children will be hurt in the process of being transported to or…
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12Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
Causes of Public Bus Crashes in Beverly Hills

Causes of Public Bus Crashes in Beverly Hills

Bus Accident
Determining the cause of any accident is a difficult and complex task, so if you have been involved in a bus crash that resulted in your injuries, it is imperative that you immediately talk to an experienced bus accident lawyer who can guide you on what needs to be done to gather evidence and information as well as on the way forward to get you full compensation for your injuries. There are many potential causes of bus crashes, and some of these include the following. Negligence of the Bus Company Public bus companies are supposed to recruit good drivers with clean records, with the idea being such drivers are more careful and put passenger safety first. The bus companies are also required to always keep their buses in top maintenance.…
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02Aug 2021 by Pat Geddie
Head Injuries from Bus Crashes

Head Injuries from Bus Crashes

Bus Accident
Bus accidents can leave victims with serious head injuries that have the potential to result in serious, long-term problems. Because of the potential for complications, it’s always prudent and safe to seek immediate medical attention when you suffer a head injury in any kind of accident. In many cases, people who are hurt in bus accidents are entitled to significant compensation for their injuries. To learn whether you have a claim, call our office today to schedule a free case evaluation. Signs of Brain Injury Whenever a person suffers a head injury, it’s possible that they may also have a brain injury. Traumatic brain injuries can exhibit different bodily and psychological symptoms. Some signs may appear immediately, while others may surface after some time. Some of the more common signs…
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02Jul 2021 by Pat Geddie
Rollover Bus Crashes

Rollover Bus Crashes

Bus Accident
The U.S. Department of Transportation approximates that 183 bus crashes happen daily, totaling over 67,000 crashes annually. Additionally, the NHTSA’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) stats reveal that 5,096 buses and large trucks contributed to fatal accidents in 2019. Victims of bus crashes can suffer serious and life-threatening injuries, so knowing who might be liable is critical. Speak with a Beverly Hills bus accident attorney about your case today. Causes of Rollover Bus Crashes Different factors cause rollover bus accidents, and some primary causes include: Collisions with Other Vehicles - Buses can roll over if they collide with other oncoming vehicles. A collision can throw the bus off balance and cause the bus to tip over. Hitting Low Obstacles - Buses might roll over if they hit low objects with…
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02Jul 2021 by Pat Geddie
Bus Driver Mistakes

Bus Driver Mistakes

Bus Accident
An FMCSA Commercial Motor Vehicles report shows that the United States has 30,000 commercial buses and 450,000 school buses registered. Although buses are essential in facilitating public and school transportation, some bus drivers are reckless and cause injuries. In fact, the FMCSA report indicates that 65,230 bus accidents occurred in 2018. Also, 230 fatal accidents involved buses. Buses crashes also injured 27,000 injuries to passengers or other motorists. If you suffered injuries in any type of bus accident, you need an experienced Beverly Hills bus accident attorney on your side. Common Bus Driver Mistakes Many bus driver mistakes cause injuries, such as: Drunk Driving - Drinking and not driving is known to be dangerous, but some bus drivers might engage in this illegal and dangerous behavior. Drowsy Driving - Some bus…
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