Three people were treated for smoke inhalation after the Greyhound bus in which they were passengers caught fire on a southern Arizona freeway while headed to Los Angeles from Dallas. According to The East Valley Tribune, the bus fire occurred on the 10 Freeway northwest of Tucson. Fortunately, the driver of the bus and the 37 passengers onboard escaped major injuries. Three passengers suffered smoke inhalation and were treated at the scene and released. Officials say the fire was caused by a mechanical problem in the engine compartment.
It is indeed fortunate that this bus fire did not result in catastrophic injuries. Fires occur due to a variety of reasons, but the most common cause is some type of mechanical problem or failure. It is important to look into whether the mechanical problem occurred as a result of poor maintenance on the part of the bus company.
In cases where negligence is involved, the bus company can be held liable for any injuries caused to passengers. Injured Arizona bus accident victims can seek compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages, hospitalization or any accident-related treatment costs. Bus companies, whether they are private or public, owe their passengers the “utmost duty of care.” This means that bus companies are absolutely liable for what happens to their passengers in transit, especially if the Arizona bus crash is the result of driver negligence, error or wrongdoing.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an Arizona bus accident, please contact the experienced Tucson bus crash lawyers of the Breyer Law Offices P.C. for a free, comprehensive and confidential consultation. Our attorneys have an excellent track record of fighting for our clients’ rights and securing them fair compensation for all injuries, damages and losses sustained in an Arizona bus accident. Call us today at (602)-978-6400 to get more information about pursuing your rights in a Phoenix bus crash case.
