Accidents happen on school buses and city transit buses every day in the United States. From working professionals and daily commuters to school-age kids, a wide variety of people ride different kinds of buses around California. Throughout the state, and particularly in huge counties like Santa Barbara and Ventura, buses transport tens of thousands of people every single day. The risk for catastrophic injury is high during a bus accident because so many people are often involved in the collision. The bus passengers and their loved ones may both have to face high medical bills and extensive rehabilitative treatment. The California bus accident attorneys at Bamieh & De Smeth can help you if you are seeking legal representation after suffering personal injuries during a bus accident.
Commercial Buses and Factors Contributing to Bus Accidents
Commercial bus companies transport passengers across state lines every day in the United States. Accidents involving these types of buses are primarily caused by negligence, careless driving, distracted driving, and dangerous road conditions. Some buses may have manufacturing or design defects that cause a bus to malfunction and crash.
Commercial buses often do not provide passengers with shoulder belts or lap belts. Many passengers are ejected from commercial buses during accidents. Other passengers may be tossed around inside the bus due to the lack of safety belts. The federal government does not require passenger safety belts, and this can increase the risk of serious injuries to passengers.
