According to the most recent bus accident report from Buses Involved in Fatal Accidents Factbook 2007, California, New York, and Florida had the greatest number of fatal bus wrecks from 2003-2007. Bus accident statistics indicate that during the 5-year period, on average a total of 318 buses were involved in fatal traffic accidents per year. The bus accident report indicates that fatalities decreased 5.3% in 2007. That year there were 354 persons killed in bus wrecks; 18 of them were bus drivers, 31 were bus passengers, and the other 305 victims were automobile drivers, passengers or pedestrians.
In 2007, 25 fatal bus wrecks occurred in New York and 304 fatal bus wrecks occurred on a national level. The fatal New York bus wrecks included seven school buses, 12 transit buses, four charter buses, and two buses other buses.
Many factors can lead to bus accidents. Bus driver error, company negligence and factors such as fatigue, distraction and misjudgment are to blame for a large percentage of bus accident cases. While most of these factors are not criminal offenses, they are factors that can hold a driver accountable in civil claims court.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a bus accident, contact our bus accident injury lawyers immediately to learn about your legal rights. It is important to speak to our experienced bus accident lawyers as soon as possible to discuss the next steps. Discuss your bus accident today with the experienced bus accident attorneys at our firm. To learn more about your legal rights fill out the form on this page or call 1 800 LAW INFO.
