On April 7, 2013, a world war II veteran and prisoner of war
was struck and killed by a MBTA bus. The accident occurred while the man was
crossing the street in Melrose, Massachusetts at night. The man was 88 years
old and was headed to his weekly VFW meeting just before the incident.
The accident occurred at the intersection of Franklin Street
and Pratt Street. The Middlesex District Attorney’s office is still
investigating what the cause of the accident was. Speculation is that the sun may
have blinded the driver causing him to strike the man.
The accident occurred around 7 PM and the bus driver was
moving at a speed of 20 miles per hour. Consequently, the driver is not allowed
to operate a bus until the investigation is over.
Fatal Bus Accident
Causes
Today, there are numerous bus accidents injuring
pedestrians, passengers, and even the driver. Bus accidents can occur for
various reasons. Often times, these fatal bus accidents are a result of human
error. In the story told above, the accident may have been caused the driver
being blinded by the sun.
Other bus accidents are a result of:
- The bus driver operating the vehicle at speeds too fast for current conditions due to weather and slick roads
- The bus driver operating the vehicle while fatigued and drowsy
- The bus driver becoming distracted by technology
- The bus driver operating the vehicle while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or prescription medication
- The bus driver simply making a poor judgment call and causing an accident as a result
Seeking Legal
Retribution
Bus drivers are trained and legally responsible to drive in
a manner that protects their passengers and does not harm nearby pedestrians.
If you or someone you know was recently injured by a bus driver, you should contact
a personal injury attorney immediately. A personal injury attorney may be able
to win you monetary compensation against the driver or the associated bus
company for your injuries. Contact us today in order to seek legal retribution
for your pain and suffering.
