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....
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Bus Accidents
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...
Suspect arrested after crashing stolen vehicle into Metro bus
SEATTLE, WA - One man was taken into custody after he allegedly crashed a stolen vehicle into a King County Metro bus in South Seattle Monday night. According to KIRO, the accident occurred at about 10 a.m. when officers attempted to pull the man over for driving...
Fatal bus accidents involve different parties, legal options
Although somewhat rare, bus accidents can often lead to significant property damage, major injuries and even fatalities. Bus accident fatalities occur for multiple reasons, including rear-end collisions, the large size of the bus, risk factors to passengers such as...
Parents have options if their kids get hurt on the school bus
Many parents in the Seattle area rely on their school districts to transport their children to and from school and other activities. Most often, Washington schools will use school buses to transport students, although they may use vans or other vehicles for...
News: Hit-and-run driver crashes into electric bus in Everett
EVERETT, WA - A hit-and-run driver struck an electric bus at the Walnut Street & E Marine View Drive intersection last Thursday afternoon around 1:30 p.m. Everett Police Department reported on Twitter the male and female occupants of the car fled the crash scene....
Reasons to travel on Seattle’s buses
There are many reasons to hop on a bus in Seattle rather than drive your car. You can save hassle in the morning by putting your kids on the school bus. You can take the Metro to work and catch up on some reading along the way. You can even use the interstate coach...
Who is liable after the crash of a city bus?
Most of the motor vehicle-related personal injury lawsuits that go through King County courts have two parties: the injured plaintiff and the defendant. The plaintiff argues that the defendant caused the accident through negligence, and therefore should be held liable...
Boys leap out of way of bus in near-miss accident
A recent near-miss bus accident in Kitsap County ended with two boys' electric bikes damaged, but fortunately no one seriously injured. The incident helps illustrate some of the legal issues involved in bus accidents. According to news reports, a Kitsap Transit bus...
Do hours of service requirements apply to bus drivers?
Drivers of large commercial trucks that transport goods across Washington and through other states are bound to abide by certain safety protocols. One of those protocols involves limiting the number of hours these individuals can drive between breaks. These protocols,...