In Seattle, Washington, and across the state, the question of whether school buses should be equipped with seat belts sparks ongoing debate. This discourse not only revolves around safety considerations, but also delves into the potential legal liabilities schools...
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Bus Accidents
What are my options if I’m injured on the ST Express?
If you are a regular commuter in Seattle, Washington, you may have used the ST Express bus service to travel between different cities in the Puget Sound region. While riding the ST Express bus can be convenient and affordable, it can also pose some risks, like bus...
School bus accidents
You trust school officials with your children. You trust them to keep them safe, and the same is true of school buses and their drivers. And, for some parents, they have little choice but to use school buses. Unfortunately, school bus accidents happen too in Seattle,...
Is it time for Seattle school buses to have seat belts?
As children, we rode the school bus back and forth each day on seats without seatbelts. You probably did not give it much thought then. If you have school-age children, you might know that nothing has changed. Most full-size school buses driven in the U.S. do not...
What happens if I’m hurt on a Metro bus?
If you live in Seattle, chances are you take public transportation at least occasionally. Though, while riding, you may wonder what would happen if you were injured on a Metro bus. Operated by the county, Metro buses serve hundreds of thousands of riders every single...
Common causes of bus accidents
Bus accidents can be serious or even fatal. There are many different factors that contribute to bus accidents, and most of them involve negligence. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, thousands of people are injured or killed in bus accidents...
Dealing with bus accidents in Seattle
There are many types of vehicle accidents in the Seattle metropolitan area. There are maritime, rail, air and motor vehicle accidents. Roadway accidents (which includes cars, buses and trucks) can be especially hazardous on Seattle's roads. However, the individual...
Bus accident victims will need to know where to turn
As is the case in other major cities, buses are a common site in and around Seattle. In addition to the public bus system and the local schools, many other businesses offer bus transportation to the public. Thankfully, bus accidents are relatively rare compared with...
How common are school bus accidents?
Car accidents are common on Seattle’s busy roads and highways, but many times school buses are responsible for major accidents. Parents in the Seattle area rely on school buses to safely get their children to and from school, sports or extracurricular activities....
School bus safety reminders
Parents trust school buses to carry their children safely to and from school. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers helpful reminders to drivers and parents about school bus safety. Parents can help children stay safe at bus stops by reminding them...