Buses are one of the many options that people have for mass transit both in California and across the United States that make it easier for people to go about their day-to-day work and personal lives; however, buses present dangers that, while not often occurring, can be incredibly devastating in the event of a crash.
Consider the unique features of a bus that separate it from most other vehicles on the road. Each of these presents its own dangers that can result in severe injuries in the event of an accident.
- Lack of seat belts – As buses do not have seat belts, passengers are not restrained in their seats and can be thrown across a bus and into objects, such as steel poles, in the event of a crash.
- Tall frame – A bus has a very tall frame, with some, such as double-decker buses, reaching the height of a tractor trailer. As such buses may tip and rollover if hit in a certain way during a crash. Rollover accidents can result in much greater injuries than a normal accident.
- Large amount of weight – Buses are heavy vehicles, which can make them into deadly objects in the event of a crash. For pedestrians and other cars on the road, being hit by a bus can result in devastating and deadly injuries.
- Large number of passengers – Buses are meant to carry dozens of people at once in order to work well in mass transit. However, this also results in a greater number of people being subjected to a vehicle accident, increasing the likelihood that such a crash will end in injuries. When applied to a school bus accident, the likelihood of child injuries becomes even greater.
Bus accidents are less common than typical motor vehicle crashes, but when such an accident occurs, the results are often catastrophic. When such an accident is caused by the negligent actions of a bus driver, bus company, or another driver, those injured have the right to seek compensation for their injuries. The San Jose bus accident lawyers at Van Der Walde & Associates are dedicated to finding compensation for the injured clients they serve. To contact our offices for a consultation on your case, call (877) 862-6288.
