Sadly, it seems like every couple of months there are major bus accidents in the U.S. involving charter vehicles.
These buses are designed to carry huge numbers of passengers, so when these accidents occur, they can be catastrophic and result in death and serious personal injuries. Unfortunately, these accidents can occur for a number of reasons, including driver negligence, overcrowding in the vehicle, lack of vehicle maintenance and defective equipment.
Remember, last year a bus accident in Dandridge killed eight people and injured 14 others. This is a good example of how devastating these crashes can be.
Tragically, another bus accident involving a Megabus on a route from Atlanta to Chicago occurred in Greenwood, Indiana on October 7. It is notable to our readers, because the bus had stops scheduled in Chattanooga and Nashville.
According to USA Today, the accident injured more than a dozen people, as the bus was carrying between 50 and 60 people at the time of the crash. The crash reportedly occurred as the driver attempted to avoid a minor accident in the roadway that had occurred earlier. The bus reportedly swerved and landed on its side.
One bus passenger was reportedly taken to the hospital with critical injuries. The rest of the passengers reportedly had “moderate to minor” injuries.
CAN I SUE IF MY LOVED ONE IS INJURED IN A CHARTER BUS ACCIDENT?
Remember, you can seek the recovery of both economic and non-economic damages through a personal injury lawsuit following a charter bus accident.
Our Nashville injury attorney can determine the fair amount you should receive for medical expenses, lost wages and other related costs.
Often, following charter bus crashes, settlements are discussed—you need to make sure you receive proper legal advice before agreeing to any type of settlement, as it could cost you money. For more information, call us today.
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.” – Proverbs 18:10
Davis’ Words of Wisdom: It is estimated that more than 24,000 people are injured each year in bus accidents in the U.S.
Source: https://usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/10/14/indiana-bus-crash/17237981/