Many people rely on bus transportation for work reasons, personal errands, and long-distance trips, and South Carolina parents rely on buses to get their children to school.
Liability in Bus Crash Claims
Bus accidents are caused by many of the same issues behind any motor vehicle collision, and driver negligence is usually to blame. Any time a bus operator fails to exercise reasonable care while driving, the potential for crashes increases. Still, these incidents are unique for multiple reasons.
- Due to their size, weight, and lack of safety restraints for passengers, bus crashes tend to cause serious injuries.
- You could be involved in a crash in various ways, including as a bus passenger, the occupant of another vehicle, a pedestrian, or bicycle rider.
- There are often several potential parties to pursue beyond the operator, such as an employer, the manufacturer of defective parts, or a school district or other government body.
- When your child was injured in a bus accident, there are special rules that apply to the legal process for victims under age 18.
