Standing Up for the Rights of Bus Accident Victims
Bus companies, like trucking companies, complain loudly about regulations imposed on their businesses by federal, state and local governments. "How are we supposed to make a profit," they ask.
What they fail to mention is that the bus industry is just like the highly regulated trucking industry in another important way — the actual regulations are rarely enforced. In fact, the bus industry lobby has been very successful at influencing and even derailing legislation in order to preserve profits over safety for people.
How so? Well, if you've ever wondered why most buses — including school buses — don't have seat belts, look no further for an answer than the bus industry itself. The National Transportation Safety Board has been recommending seatbelts and other safety improvements in American buses for years. Many other countries require these safety measures — but the bus lobby has blocked the NTSB recommendations from becoming law in the U.S.
Attorneys at Plattner Verderame, P.C., have helped thousands of people in Arizona and across the country obtain justice after being harmed by the negligence of others. This is all we do, and all we have been doing as a firm since we joined together nearly 20 years ago. Talk to us about the bus crash and learn more about your rights and options.
Bus Accident Causes
Bus drivers face the same kind of "be on time" pressure that truck drivers do. As a result, many drivers feel the need to save time any way they can. This can lead to poor decisions. Driving too fast for conditions. Following too closely behind other vehicles. Failing to make sure that the bus is in good working order before hitting the road. All these mistakes can produce disastrous results.
In addition to driver error, fatigue or recklessness, there may also be other issues involved with a bus accident. These include:
- Bus company negligence
- Equipment failure
- Poor maintenance
- Inadequate driver training
- Negligent hiring practices
- Injuries resulting from the absence of seat belts
- Injuries caused by roof crush
Arizona Bus Crash Injury Attorneys
Our lawyers represent injured bus passengers, and even bus drivers, in Arizona and throughout the United States. We handle cases involving school buses, shuttle buses, public transportation systems (including light rail accidents), and charter bus or tour bus companies such as Greyhound, Arrow Stage, Laidlaw Transit, Grey Line, Trailways Transportation, USA Bus Charter and Tour West America.
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If you have been injured in a bus accident — call or contact Plattner Verderame, P.C., today for a free consultation and find out for yourself why other law firms from around the country have chosen to refer difficult cases to our lawyers for years.
We handle bus accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you won't owe us anything unless we obtain a verdict or settlement on your behalf. If you're an honest person with honest injuries, we're a law firm that wants to help you.
