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Bus Accident Lawyer in Pennsylvania

Many residents of Pennsylvania take the bus to ride to and from work, school, and other appointments. And while the majority of them get to their destinations safely, an unfortunate number are injured in bus accidents. According to statistics provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, in 2013 alone, 534 commercial buses were involved in crashes, as well as an additional 391 school buses.

Bus drivers are required to operate according to a certain standard of care when working. If they fail to do so and injuries result, victims may be able to initiate a personal injury suit in order to recover compensation. The bus accident attorneys in Pennsylvania from Cordisco & Saile LLC help victims pursue damages to which they’re entitled. Call us now at 215-642-2335.

This page has been written and edited by a team of experienced legal writers . This page was approved by Managing Partner, Michael Saile who has more than 20 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney.

What causes bus accidents in Pennsylvania?

Bus accidents may be caused by a variety of factors related to the driver or the bus itself. The following is a list of some of the possible causes of bus accidents.

  • Driver fatigue
  • Impaired driving
  • Distracted driving
  • Driver inexperience
  • Faulty parts within the bus

A bus crash caused by any of these factors may result in devastating injuries for the driver and passengers onboard, as well as anyone else on the road who is involved in the accident.

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Injuries Resulting from a Bus Crash

Because of the size of a bus and the lack of safety restraints on many buses, passengers may experience serious accidents during a crash. Some common bus accident-related injuries are listed below.

  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Spine and neck injuries
  • Lacerations and abrasions
  • Puncture wounds
  • Burns
  • Crush injuries
  • Loss of limb

In the most tragic cases, a bus accident may even result in the loss of life for one or more parties involved.

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Who is responsible for damages suffered in a bus crash?

Depending on the specific cause or causes of the bus crash, liability may rest on the shoulders of one or more individual or entity. If the bus driver was intoxicated, fatigued or otherwise was incapable of operating the bus, the injured parties may be able to hold the commercial bus company liable under the doctrine of vicarious liability, which holds that employers are responsible for the actions of the employees. This is also the case if the driver’s inexperience led to a crash because the employer may then have been negligent in its hiring practices.

In the event that a faulty part on the bus contributed to the crash, the injured parties could initiate a personal injury suit against the manufacturer or distributor of the bus. Additionally, if the bus had been improperly maintained or serviced, a servicing company or mechanic may be labeled as a defendant.

Finally, if it is ultimately determined that another driver caused the wreck, those involved could hold this driver liable. Parties injured in a bus crash may be able to recover compensation from their insurance policies. Drivers have the option of selecting between limited tort and full tort when purchasing a policy – the former restricts rights to file a tort claim for pain and suffering to those who suffer serious injuries, while the latter places no restrictions on the right to file a pain and suffering tort claim.

Injured in a bus crash? Call Cordisco & Saile LLC's Bus Accident Lawyers in Pennsylvania

If you have been injured in a bus crash, contact our attorneys today at Cordisco & Saile LLC. We can help file a timely claim with your insurance company to recover damages. Or, if you file a tort claim or personal injury suit, we can ensure that all information is included and that you initiate the action within the two-year statute of limitations. Don’t hesitate to call us immediately at 215-642-2335. You can also fill out our online contact form to set up a consultation with our bus accident attorneys in Pennsylvania.

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