Bus Accident
When you have to rely on public transportation, you are instilling a lot of trust in a stranger to drive you around. You are also instilling a lot of trust in the vessel carrying you from place to place is well maintained. Our Bus accident lawyers in Philadelphia at Dan Doyle Law Group aren’t trying to create unnecessary fear. Public transportation is necessary for our city. We need bus systems for people to get to their jobs, entertainment, and groceries. Our winter months make walking and biking unbearable. People need a way to get from A to B. People to need a safe way to travel, but sometimes it’s not so safe.
Adults aren’t the only bus travelers. Students use buses to get them to and from school. Children wait patiently for the big yellow bus to arrive. The greet their driver and off they go. Children, like adults, must also trust that the driver knows what they are doing. They must also trust that they are safe. Again, that isn’t always the case. For example, one school morning a collision occurred between two busses: a school bus and a Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation bus. When two buses collide it can create a significant impact on property and occupant damage. Because people who ride buses often don’t wear safety belts, if you are riding a bus during an accident you are more likely to suffer injuries from the impact.
Common injuries from bus accidents include broken bones, dislocated bones, lacerations, whiplash, back and neck injury, spinal cord trauma, head trauma, and depending on the severity of the crash, death. Thankfully the people on each bus were not severely harmed. About 4 children from the school bus and 2 people from the SEPTA bus sustained minor injuries. Even though the physical impact was small, the emotional impact can be lasting. When you ride something every day and it suddenly becomes unsafe, it is hard to go back to the mode of transportation. If that is your only mode of transportation then you need to seek professional help you get back to riding the bus.
As a parent, if your child was hurt in a bus accident you may reconsider how your child gets to school. They may require different work schedules or hiring someone to get your child. From injuries to therapy to recovery time, filing a bus accident complaint may be the answer to you getting the compensation you need in order to get back to normal. Whether you are an adult riding or a child, an injury can affect your everyday life. Don’t let a bus accident injury disrupt your life. Our Philadelphia Bus Accident Attorneys at Dan Doyle Law Group are ready to represent and advocate for your well being.
If you or someone you love is suffering from an injury due to a bus accident it is important that you find legal assistance. Call 215-987-3730 or click here to start your free consultation with our professional attorneys at Dan Doyle Law Group in Philadelphia today.
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