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Bus Accidents
 Due to increasing congestion on our roadways, commuters are using public transportation more than ever. In accordance with the growing number of people using buses as their main source of transportation, the number of injuries and deaths resulting from bus accidents are rising as well.
Likewise, throughout the U.S., 23.5 million elementary and secondary school children ride school buses twice a day. Many of those school buses do not have restraint systems or seatbelts. Although the majority of the injuries are minor, some are catastrophic.
Bus accidents often result in serious personal injuries or death and are caused by such contributing factors as driver negligence, inadequate security, dangerous roadways, weather conditions, defective products and improper maintenance among others.
If you have been injured as the result of a bus accident, or if your child has been injured in a school bus accident, you may be able to file a claim against the bus company to recover for your damages. The bus company, whether public or private, owes you the "utmost duty of care" associated with being a common carrier. This "duty of utmost care" is higher than the negligence duty owed by the bus company to drivers of other vehicles and pedestrians.
Claims for damages against a public or governmental entity are complex and have strict time limitations. The laws are complex and vary greatly dependant upon the circumstances surrounding the accident. You need the advice of an experienced lawyer if you have been involved in a bus accident in any way. For several decades, Pasquarella, Kunnel & Pomo has represented those who have been seriously injured. Through experience and education, our firm will be able to expertly evaluate medical injuries and pursue personal injury claims on behalf of the injured plaintiff.
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