Buses take us to work, to tourist attractions and on long-distance excursions. Because the public relies on bus companies, state and federal law requires many of these transportation providers to carry passengers in a safe and responsible manner. Nonetheless, preliminary traffic safety reports indicate that there were approximately 13,000 bus accidents nationwide in 2007. These bus crashes resulted in more than 15,000 injuries and more than 200 deaths. In 2006, there were 331 bus accident fatalities and more than 16,000 bus accident injuries. These kinds of accidents – often resulting in serious injuries or even death – may be caused by reckless driving, driver fatigue, improper bus maintenance, bus or tire design or manufacturing defects, or another motorist’s carelessness. Some types of bus accidents include rear-ending another vehicle, left turn collisions, running stop signs or red lights, speeding, unsafe lane changes, rollovers (often due to top-heavy vehicles) and hitting pedestrians on busy streets.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a bus accident – whether the bus was chartered, part of mass transit or provided by a group or organization – it is crucial that you contact an experienced bus accident lawyer immediately. You may have a limited time in which to file a claim. Our experienced injury lawyers can help you obtain all of the compensation to which you may be entitled. This might include money for pain and suffering, emotional distress, medical bills and lost wages or other financial damages. Only a trial lawyer who has handled many bus accident and mass transit matters can decide the best strategy for handling your case.

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At Feldman Shepherd, we are committed to obtaining the best possible recovery for our clients as expeditiously as possible. We are here to serve you with hard work, attention to detail and a caring approach tailored to your individual needs. If we may be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us today.