Phoenix Bus Accident Lawyers

Breaking News: Fatal Phoenix Bus Crash Takes 6 Lives, Injures 16 More
A bus accident outside of Phoenix Arizona has claimed the lives of six (6) individuals who were thrown from the Tierra Santa Inc. bus line, which was traveling from the central Mexican state of Zacatecas to Los Angeles.

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Busses generally are one of the safest types of transportation. Due to the increasing cost of fuel and a tendency towards going "green," public transportation use is rising. Even though busses tend to be safer than other modes of transport, this does not mean bus accidents do not happen. They do, and when bus accidents happen, sometimes people are hurt as a result. That is why we think it is important that people become knowledgeable about bus accidents.

Many of those who use public busses do so because of high fuel costs, greater ecological awareness, or simply because they are more convenient than spending hours in traffic jams on freeways. Suburbanites are using public busses more frequently, as park-and-rides make this type of public transit more accessible. Also, almost 25 million students across the country use school busses to get to school. Chartered busses are also utilized for transportation to enable groups to get to and from events.

Just as in other accidents, Phoenix, AZ bus accidents have a variety of causes, including bad weather, hazardous roadways, faulty or broken parts, and driver error. Companies that own and operate busses are considered "common carriers" and are responsible for doing everything they can to ensure that their passengers are reasonably safe. In cases when the company does not protect its passengers in a reasonable manner and an accident occurs as a result, those who are injured as a result of this negligence have the legal right to file a claim and to seek monetary compensation. As in other accident cases, this may include lost wages, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and pain and suffering.

The reason people often are severely injured or even killed in bus accidents is simple. Busses generally do not provide passengers with seatbelts. Arizona law exempts busses from having to provide seatbelts for passengers, unlike almost all other vehicles. Not having seatbelts for bus passengers adds to the danger, especially for children. Over 10,000 children are injured in school busses each year. It may only take a moment for a bus to crash, but too often the effects of a bus accident last a lifetime, as they can result in injury, trauma, disability, or even death.

As many school districts and cities operate and own busses, the time to file a claim is cut to only 180 days from the date of the accident. This allows very little time in which to file a claim, and this is why it is strongly recommended that an experienced Phoenix Arizona bus accident lawyer be retained in such cases.

Breyer Law Offices specializes in personal injury claims, including those that involve bus accidents. We are skilled and capable Phoenix personal injury attorneys who will take on a fight for your rights to be compensated for your injuries. We offer a free consultation with no obligation, and we are happy to give you information so that you can make the best decision for you. We know that not every injury should result in a lawsuit, so we will provide you with the best information so that you can decide what is right for you.

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