THE TRUTH ABOUT BUS AND MOTOR COACH SAFETY
In the aftermath of a deadly bus accident in North Carolina early last week, which killed a former North Carolina State college basketball player, USA TODAY has reported that "the number of fatal bus accidents… is much higher than the government reports...." In fact, USA TODAY found "[s]ome of the most disastrous motor coach accidents of the past decade — including a widely publicized crash in Tallulah, La., that killed eight people in 2003 — aren't included in statistics of fatalities from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the government agency responsible for tracking accidents."
Why would NHTSA underreport crashes and fatalities? For a number of reasons, but mostly to maintain the impression that buses are safe in an effort to keep bus safety regulations at a minimum. In reality, the NHTSA data studied by USA TODAY revealed that motor coach crashes and fatalities have increased in recent years.
If you were injured as a result of the negligent action of a bus driver or bus company, you may be able to file a transportation negligence lawsuit. Family members of deceased victims of bus accidents also may be able to file a wrongful death claim. It is important to be aware of the statute of limitations for filing a claim for the injuries sustained as a result of a bus accident.
Jeff Kroll has secured dozens of million-dollar verdicts and settlements for his injured clients that have been victims of Greyhound accidents, CTA accidents, dozens of mass transit bus accidents, trucking accidents and railroad collisions. The experienced vehicle accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll draw from that experience to obtain justice for all their clients. Contact us via our website by filling out a consultation form or at (312)676-7222.
