On the morning of April 26, 2013, a freight train struck a
transit bus injuring ten passengers and the driver. The bus was carrying senior
citizens and people with developmental disabilities ranging in age from mid 20’s
to 92. The accident occurred when the bus entered the crossing and stopped on
the tracks. The engineer of the train rung his horn and tried to halt the
train, but could not. The bus came to a halt about 20 feet after, but did not
overturn.
The accident occurred a little after 8 AM in Evans City,
Pittsburgh. Officers are still investigating whether the morning fog was a
factor in the crash. The passengers on the bus were around 20 years of age to
92 years-old. Three men and one woman were taken to the hospital to be treated
for their wounds.
According to a paramedic supervisor, one victim suffered a
serious head injury. Before the crash occurred, the victims were being taken to
a nonprofit program that encourages growth and independence for people with
special needs.
Bus Accidents Caused
by Human Error and Weather Conditions
As of recent times, bus accidents have been occurring quite
commonly and leaving devastating effects. Recently, a Texas bus crash left many
elderly people injured while a tour bus crash in Oregon took several lives. In
many of these cases, weather conditions played a contributing factor.
However, even despite the weather, bus drivers are legally
responsible to drive in a manner that is safe for current road conditions. Even
if the bus driver is traveling at a speed lower than the legal limit, it may
still be too fast for weather conditions. Driving on slick roads or through fog
requires bus drivers to be extra cautious as to protect all passengers. If a
bus driver fails to do so, the bus driver or bus company can be held liable for
injuries suffered by passengers.
Personal Injury
Lawsuit
Unfortunately, many victims who are injured in a bus
accident must deal with medical treatment and expenses. In some instances,
their injuries may even result in lost wages. If you were recently involved in
a bus accident that caused significant injury, you should seek legal counsel
from an experienced personal injury attorney.
The attorneys at Bond and Taylor will work to earn you
monetary compensation for your pain and suffering. Contact us today in order to
earn a substantial settlement for your injuries.
