Phoenix Bus Accident Attorneys
Attorney Representation in Phoenix, Arizona Since 1996
Bus Accidents in Arizona
Tens of thousands of people are hurt in bus accidents every year across the United States, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).
What are some common causes of these accidents, common injuries associated, and remedies available to injured parties?
Causes
- Maintenance and design failures – large passenger vehicles tend to require extra maintenance, and public buses and school buses must be maintained to a high degree. A faulty part, such as a busted accelerator, stuck brake, or unresponsive steering column, can indirectly lead to terrifying collisions between buses and other cars or moving objects, like telephone poles.
- Driver error or negligence – school bus drivers and drivers of public transportation are held by law to a higher standard than are "ordinary" car and truck drivers.
- Dangerous roadways – construction zones, poorly marked turns, misleading signage, and lack of visibility do contribute to a significant percentage of bus accidents.
- Negligence of other drivers -- Drivers talking on their cell phones as well as drivers who are aggressive, speeding, or DUI cause many serious bus accidents.
What kind of injuries result from these Phoenix traffic accidents?
Obviously, the injuries depend upon the circumstances of the accident and severity of the collision. Common injuries include contusions, lacerations, burns, whiplash, bone fractures, and injuries to soft tissue and to the spinal column and cord.
Many buses – particularly public buses and school buses – do not have safety harnesses or belts for passengers. This leaves passengers particularly vulnerable to injury.
Where can you go for to get legal help with a bus accident claim?
Depending on the severity of the accident and whether or not other fellow passengers were injured, a class action lawsuit against may be called for. Alternatively, you may proceed on your own. In either event, connect with two of Arizona's highly regarded injury attorneys -- Alexis and Mark Breyer -- today by calling 602-267-1280. The Breyers are members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum as well as the American Association for Justice, and Mark Breyer is a certified specialist in Wrongful Death and Injury Law in Arizona – a distinction conferred upon just 2% of attorneys in the state. Call now to get answers to your critical bus accident questions.
