Bus Accidents

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...