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Driscoll & Associates Law Office
Bus Accidents
If you’ve been injured, or a loved one has been injured or killed, in a charter or tour bus accident in Kentucky or anywhere in the United States, it’s important to quickly find an attorney with experience handling these types of cases.
Buses are held to a higher standard of safety than regular motorists. This goes for a tour bus, a charter bus, a school bus or a church bus. As common carriers traveling on interstate highways, they are under the same safety regulations as tractor trailers. The driver of the bus is required to hold a valid commercial driver’s license "CDL." If the bus involved was not in compliance with safety regulations, they may be liable for personal injuries to their passengers.
Some common factors which can contribute to charter or tour bus accidents include:
- Driver negligence
- Drunk driving
- Improper or inadequate driver training
- Improper or inadequate bus maintenance
- Excessive hours in service
- Defective equipment on the bus itself
If you or a loved one has been involved in a tour or charter bus accident, you may have a case against the bus company. The bus manufacturer may also be liable if defective equipment on the bus contributed to the accident.
Unlike trains and commercial planes, charter buses don't run a routine; they are generally hired for a specific event or trip. Contracts for charter buses may specifically address liability in the event of an accident, and will need to be reviewed to determine how they may affect the case.
If you have been seriously injured in a charter bus accident, or have lost a loved one to a charter bus accident, and wish to speak with a qualified, experienced attorney, call Will Driscoll at (502) 587-5052 or toll free at 1-877-587-5052.
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