Getting injured in a bus accident can derail your life, causing you to miss work while medical bills pile up. These unexpected expenses can threaten your financial stability. Filing injury claims against the responsible party is often a huge help in paying medical...
Bus Accidents
Dangerous road conditions and bus accidents: Who is responsible?
Imagine you are on a bus, heading to work or school, when suddenly the unthinkable happens. The bus skids on an icy road, colliding with another vehicle. As you deal with your injuries and medical bills, you might wonder: who is responsible for this accident?...
Can driver fatigue cause Seattle bus accidents?
Seattle's growth brings longer commutes, affecting everyone on the road. Bus drivers face this challenge daily, with average commute times now exceeding 31 minutes each way. This extended time behind the wheel raises concerns about driver fatigue and its impact on bus...
Can Seattle’s growing bike and bus lane network create new accident risks?
Seattle’s expanding green transportation network has led to a cycling and bus use surge. While this shift benefits the environment and reduces traffic, it has introduced new challenges where bike and bus lanes intersect. Understanding these potential risks is crucial...
Should school buses have seat belts?
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...
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...