Alabama Transit Bus Accident Information
Alabama bus accidents are not very common, but when they happen they can be quite serious.
Did you Know?
According to the Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration most recent statistics, there were nearly 32 bus accidents.
Bus Accidents in Alabama happen for a variety of reasons, but certain problems are frequently associated with bus crashes including:
faulty brakes and the failure of brakes to comply with federal safety standards causing a crash;
- driver alertness and fatigue problems;
- abuse of stimulants like over-the-counter drugs and prescriptions;
- excess driver blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or driving under the influence of alcohol;
- driving a bus without the proper driver's license;
- and improper vehicle maintenance.
It is critical that evidence is collected on scene soon after the accident has happened. Evidence that may be missed by police despite their best efforts could thwart or even compromise your case. Inspection for faulty brakes and for failure to comply with federal safety standards along with a thorough review of bus driver's personnel information and time sheets can potentially identify whether or not the accident could have been caused
by negligence.
Such investigations and discovery can be vital to sustain a claim against a transit bus company for negligence due to the failure to properly maintain the bus or due to the driver's lack of alertness or fatigue. For all of these, those seriously injured or killed
need an advocate and investigation that looks out for their interests whenever there is a Alabama bus accident.
School bus accidents can also be very serious and cause physical and emotional trauma that can last a lifetime. Negligent drivers may illegally pass school buses and cause serious injury. Some report cases involve drunk drivers who lose control of their vehicle and collide with school buses.
This Alabama Bus Accident web site is brought to you as a service of Norris Injury Lawyers with law firm offices throughout Alabama to provide you with free consultation about your accident claim.
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