Category: Bus Accident

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) estimates that 73 fatal school bus accidents and 13 city bus accidents occurred in 2017. Additionally, data approximates that 63,000 buses get involved in accidents yearly, causing 14,000 non-fatal injuries. Below are some examples of common bus accident injuries that passengers sustain, and why you need a Beverly Hills bus accident lawyer to help you stand up for your rights after crash-related injuries. Common Bus Accident Injuries Bus accident survivors can escape with different types of injuries, such as: Broken Bones - These injuries can range from simple to complicated fractures requiring different degrees of medical care. Some bone fractures can be severe enough to need surgery or cause permanent disabilities. Lacerations - Glass often breaks when buses crash and can seriously cut passengers.…

Although school buses carry some of the most vulnerable passengers, some drivers still don’t pay special attention to their jobs. Due to such carelessness, 109 people died in 2019. Moreover, stats reveal that approximately 69% of the deaths in school bus-related accidents involved other vehicles’ occupants. Another 17% of the deaths involved pedestrians, 6% were school passengers, and 5% were bus drivers. If you or your child suffered injuries in a school bus crash, you want the help of an experienced Beverly Hills bus accident lawyer when it comes time to seek the compensation you deserve. Distracted Driving Like any type of driver, bus drivers can be dangerously distracted while behind the wheel. Such distractions delay reaction times, often causing them to crash into obstacles they otherwise could have avoided. Distraction…