Bus Accident

As Phoenix bus accident lawyers, we were happy to hear about “Operation Safe Package,” a program enforced by police to catch drivers who attempt to drive passed a bus stopped with an extended stop sign, according to Fox 10. This stop sign means the bus is loading or unloading children, and drivers are required by law to stop and wait, not pass. Drivers who get tickets face an expensive $500 fine. In other states, this fine can be as high as $5,000. Police and city officials want to make sure drivers know that it is against the law to pass a bus with an extended stop sign arm. When children are getting on and off the bus, they may need to cross the road to get home. When drivers don’t stop, the results can be deadly.

U.S. Bus Accident Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 1,564 people have died between 1998 and 2008 in United States bus accidents. That number includes 149 children under the age of 19. On average, 14 school-age pedestrians are killed every year by busses and another three school-age pedestrians are killed each year by other drivers near the bus.

Phoenix Bus Accident Attorneys Give Safety Tips

We want to prevent Arizona school bus accidents for children going to and from school. Parents can talk to their children about looking both ways before crossing streets, staying aware of cars even when they are walking on sidewalks, looking to the bus driver for permission to cross, and sitting down in the bus seat when the bus is moving. Still, no matter how much care our children take, accidents still happen when drivers are not paying attention to the roadway.

Contact a Phoenix Personal Injury Attorney

An experienced Phoenix bus accident injury attorney knows that even when children obey all safety rules, bus accidents can still occur. The Husband and Wife Law Team represents children and their families when an accident has taken place. We hold the at-fault party, whether it is another driver, the bus driver, or a separate entity, responsible for the child’s injuries and we work to obtain a settlement from that party. Contact us at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. today for a free consultation.

If you have been injured in an Arizona bus accident, you may be able to pursue compensation for your injuries. Bus accident litigation can be a complicated process and it is often crucial that the victim has a skilled attorney that has experience handling similar cases.

Bus companies are common carriers that are held to strict regulations and guidelines. Common carriers are required to safely transport passengers by utilizing well-trained drivers and properly maintained vehicles. When an accident happens, common carriers are required to provide swift compensation to the passengers injured in the collision. Bus companies, whether they are public or private carriers, owe their passengers the highest duty of care.

Unfortunately, there are many cases of injured bus passengers being refused compensation for their injuries. The insurance companies affiliated with large bus companies often find ways to dispute claims to help their finances. That is why victims of Arizona bus accidents should promptly seek the counsel of an experienced Arizona bus accident lawyer who will fight for their legal rights.

It is important that victims of bus accidents not rush into settlements or talk to insurance companies and attorneys for the other parties. Remember, if you sign an agreement or settlement, there is no way to seek further damages. If you have been injured in a bus accident, please contact the experienced personal injury lawyers of the Breyer Law Offices, P.C., who will stand up for your rights and protect your best interests. Please contact us at 602-978-6400 for a free consultation and comprehensive evaluation of your claim.