Pennsylvania Bus Accidents
Bus and public transportation use is at an all time high due to a population explosion in many U.S. cities and an increase in overall traffic. A direct consequence of this rise in bus use is a dramatic increase in the number of bus accidents that cause injuries and death. Pennsylvania bus accidents and school bus accidents still rarely happen, but are also on the rise.
Another major bus safety issue concerns children. Currently, there are almost 450,000 school buses without seatbelts transporting 23.5 million children to and from school each day. Unfortunately, almost 12,000 of those children are injured annually in school bus accidents. Although many of these injuries are minor, some result in life long disabilities and even death.
Because buses are "common carriers," their legal responsibility for their passengers is much higher than most type of vehicles. This responsibility also extents to the bus loading and unloading area called the danger zone, which extends 10 feet from the front of the bus, behind the bus, and on each side of the bus. When riders walk or stand within this zone they are at the greatest risk of not being seen by the bus driver and may be struck by the bus causing serious personal injury or death.
Whether you or someone you know has been injured in a school bus, passenger bus, or shuttle bus accident it is important to consult with a qualified Pennsylvania bus accident lawyer. You deserve to be compensated for your injuries and/or loss making it important to contact a Pennsylvania bus accident lawyer today.
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