Bus Accident Lawyers in Texas

People across the country ride buses daily as their main means of transportation. Throughout the United States, a bus is typically considered a common carrier, which means that the driver is under the highest duty to act responsibly and protect the passengers while transporting them. Unfortunately, bus drivers do not always operate their vehicles with the utmost degree of care, therefore placing many innocent people in danger. It has become a common occurrence to turn on the evening news and see a report about a bus accident.

There are many factors that may contribute to a bus accident, such as faulty maintenance, negligent driving, dangerous streets and freeways and defective automotive parts. Bus drivers need to be observant of changing weather conditions, breaks in the pavement and any other factors which may require emergency maneuvering or a change in the way he or she is operating the vehicle.

Bus accidents that lead to personal injury can come in many forms, such as:

• Bus Crash - When one bus collides with another vehicle or a free-standing structure such as a tree, light pole, etc.
• DUI - Driver under influence of alcohol while operating vehicle.
• Reckless Driving - Operator of bus recklessly endangers passengers, passersby and other vehicles.
• Weather-Related Collisions - A collision may depend on a bus operator's inability to drive safely in stormy weather.
• Defective Machinery or Seats - Faulty or defective machinery in the bus, such as engine parts or loose seats, may be a direct cause of a personal injury.
• Improper Maintenance - Failure to maintain bus and bus parts properly.
• Dangerous Roadways - A street or boulevard may be deemed overtly unsafe for buses.

A bus accident may cause serious injuries to anyone involved, including the bus passengers, pedestrians and drivers and passengers of other vehicles. If you have been injured in a bus accident, you may experience head trauma, fractured bones, bruising, damage to internal organs and other serious injuries.

School Bus Accidents

Approximately 450,000 school buses transport children to and from school each day in the United States. Many parents do not think that their children are in danger while riding the bus, but statistics show that they are, in fact, at risk. Since 1990, more than 1,450 people died as a result of school bus-related accidents, with more than 40% of the fatalities occurring between 3 and 4 p.m.

Many people have heard devastating stories involving school bus accidents, such as bus rollovers, collisions and erratic bus drivers placing children and other innocent people in danger. These accidents may lead to death or serious physical injury, including: