Understanding the Laws of Bus Accidents

• David Kohm


• 11 Oct 2013

Dozens of people are injured a year in accidents that involve buses. Should you become one of those people, you might be confused as to what legal step you should take next since you might not be informed. David S. Kohm is here to help you navigate the legal waters surrounding accidents that involve busses.

Injuries

The injuries you can sustain from a bus accident range from soft tissue injuries and head trauma to severe whiplash. There are also certain risks that come with accidents involving busses, including the increased chance of there being a tip over with busses. An Arlington personal injury lawyer can also explain to you that since there aren’t any safety restraints on buses, such as seat belts and airbags, there’s the chance that passengers can sustain more serious injuries while riding on busses. Additionally, there are often hard surfaces or obstructions that can pose serious threats in the event of a collision.

Who’s At Fault?

With a bus accident, even if the bus driver is at fault the actual bus is owned and operated by public transportation bureaus, school districts and other government entities. If you’re attempting to file a claim with a government body, you’ll have a much harder time of doing so. Since your case can get even more complicated if the bus’s insurance company rejects your claim, you’ll be better off allowing David S. Kohm take on your bus accident case for you from the beginning.

If you’ve been involved in a bus accident or think you might have a personal injury case on your hands, get in touch with David S. Kohm at 817-204-0900.

Summary: Understand your rights when it comes to bus accidents with the help of a licensed personal injury lawyer.