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Remembering the Bus Crash that Occurred on US Highway 20 in Idaho that Left 34 People Injured

It happened on a Wednesday at around 8:46 a.m. The Idaho State Journal says that on January 15, 2020, a 2018 Ford Explorer was driving westbound on Highway 20 when it came to a stop, blocking a westbound lane. Shortly after, an Idaho National…
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Chicago bus is struck on its side by a speeding car and several people are hospitalized

Bus accidents are devastating because a large group of people may all be injured at once. If this happens, there will be significant costs tied to treatment for all of the victims, and the company that owns and operates the bus will be liable…
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Sheriff’s Deputy in Florida Uses Stun Gun on 70 Year Old Woman

A Manatee County sheriff’s deputy used a stun gun on a black 70-year-old grandmother on December 26th, 2019 in an effort to enter her home. Deputy Jason Riley used his stun gun on Barbara Pinkney after she refused his entry into her home. Riley…

What happens after a school bus hits multiple cars in Boca Raton?

Buses are more likely to be involved in accidents due to their larger size and the additional skills and training required to operate these vehicles. Bus operators are also exposed to more risk than many other drivers due to long hours of constantly…

Newark School Bus Driver Crashes School Bus with 12 Students on Board After Allegedly Overdosing on Heroin

Officials have charged a 57-year-old school bus driver in Newark, NJ with 12 charges of endangering the welfare of a child, driving while impaired, and possession of drug paraphernalia after crashing the bus into a tree this last Wednesday [Source:…

Recent Bus Mishaps in Marrietta, Georgia: Who is at Fault?

  School Buses, Tour Buses and Charter Buses have all been included in Marrietta, Georgia accident data over the last few years. Passengers, pedestrians, and other motor vehicle operators should know what actions to take if they are involved…

I had an accident involving a bus in Kennesaw, Georgia, what action should I take?

All passengers/pedestrians should know what actions to take if they are involved in a bus-related accident that negatively affects someone’s livelihood, their own livelihood, and results in damages to their person, property or ability to earn…

Miami-Dade Transit Bus Collides with Mustang Leaving 14 Individuals Injured

It was late in the afternoon on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, when a Miami-Dade Transit bus and a Ford Mustang collided in southwest Miami-Dade, reports NBC 6 Miami. The crash occurred near SW 248thStreet and Busway and left 14 individuals injured.…

What Caused the Bus Carrying Construction Workers in Freeport, Texas to Crash into the Brazos River?

Freeport, Texas. It was sometime before 3:00 p.m. when workers employed with Zachary Construction piled onto a bus after completing a job at a construction site. The bus was carrying about 30 passengers at the time and was en route to a parking…

What Caused the Bus on the 405 Freeway in CA to Swerve and Crash into the Center Barrier?

On October 14th, around 1:00 p.m., a private charter bus was traveling on the 405 Freeway in North Hills, CA when the driver of the bus lost control and crashed through the center barrier and into the opposite lanes of traffic. Multiple vehicles…

How Often Do Drivers in Broward County, FL Illegally Pass School Buses?

If you have a child who commutes to and from school on a school bus and are interested in knowing how often drivers are illegally passing these vehicles even when state law prohibits it, then read on as the Florida Department of Education recently…

School Bus in Orange County Crashes into Residential Swimming Pool

A school bus that was transporting nine children last Friday morning in Orange County wound up crashing into a swimming pool after swerving out of the way to avoid a collision with another vehicle. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the bus…

What are Some Safety Tips Citi Bike Riders in NY Can Implement to Make Commuting Safer?

Citi Bike is one of the nation’s largest bike share programs available to individuals in Manhattan, Queens, and Jersey City. The program has at least 12,000 bikes available for people to use to commute and 750 stations in the areas mentioned…

Deadly Bus Accident Claims Three Lives and Injures More Than 30 People in New Mexico

A passenger vehicle bus was one of several vehicles involved in an accident early Sunday morning in Bernalillo that left 38 injured and three dead. The accident occurred on I-25, about 18 miles north of Albuquerque, NM and involved the bus,…

What do you do if you are in a Bus Accident?

A Guide to What To Do if You Are in a Bus Accident Being involved in any kind of traffic accident can be a harrowing experience. Even if nobody is seriously hurt, it can still shake you up very bad. Not to mention, the hassle afterwards of…

Fort Lauderdale Vision Zero Plan Aims to Improve Road Safety

While traffic accident fatalities continue to be a leading cause of death in Florida, the City of Fort Lauderdale has been making efforts to improve traffic safety for both pedestrians and drivers. The goal of the Vision Zero plan is to minimize…

Gulfport, MS Awarded $2.6 Million Grant to Begin Construction of 1,100-Foot Pedestrian and Bus Bridge

The Seattle Times recently reported that the city of Gulfport, MS is expected to receive a grant that will benefit the city in a number of different ways. First and foremost, the $2.6 million grant is going to partially pay for the construction…

GA Father Facing Charges for Accident Involving Hall County School Bus that Killed His Daughter

A family is now left without a daughter and her father is facing charges for the fatal accident that occurred that involved a Hall County school bus. Below we share some details on what caused this unfortunate bus accident to transpire.    It…

Bus Driver Slams into Home in Amityville, NY After Suffering from a Medical Emergency

A family in North Amityville was awoken just before 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning after a bus crashed through the side of their home, stopping just a few feet away from a mother and her four-year-old son. The bus driver, who had been transporting…

Bus Safety Tips for Kids Attending Summer Camp Field Trips

For many children, the summer means spending time lounging on the couch, going on vacation, or playing outside with friends. But for the other children whose parents work and are unable to provide the around-the-clock supervision they need,…

School Bus Crashes into Dormitory of San Diego Center for Children

School buses, the vehicles many parents rely on to pick up and drop off their children, seem to be getting into more and more accidents all across the U.S. On May 16th, a school bus driver crashed into the San Diego Center for Children located…

Important Things You Need to Know About School Bus Operators in St. Louis, MO

While school buses make getting kids to and from school easier for parents whose work schedule conflicts with school starting and stopping times, do you ever question how qualified bus drivers actually are? Perhaps you wonder how often their…

Arizona Bus Accident Attorneys Discuss Recent School Bus Crash in Phoenix that Left 3 Adults Seriously Injured

A school bus was involved in an accident recently in Phoenix that was carrying students from the Litchfield Elementary School District. The bus was carrying six people at the time of the collision that occurred nearby to Dunlap and 42ndAvenue.…

Bus Crash Lawyers in Los Angeles Discuss Bus Accident in LA Involving Three Vehicles and a School Bus Carrying 30 students

It was recently reported that a Los Angeles Unified School District school bus was involved in an auto accident early in April. The bus was carrying approximately 30 students at the time when the minor collision occurred in the 6400 block of…

Bus Accident Lawyers in Louisville, KY Highlight Details on Three Separate Bus Collisions All Involving Jefferson County Public School Buses

A Jefferson County Public School bus crashed in Louisville, KY on Monday, April 23rd, sending eight out of the 27 students who were on board to a nearby hospital. WDRB.com reported that the accident happened around 7:30 a.m. at Poplar Level…

Bus Accident Lawyers in Marion, IN Share Some Turn and Tail Swing Accident Prevention Techniques

Operating a bus can be a challenging task. Not only are you responsible for maneuvering a vehicle that weighs anywhere between 25,000 lbs. and 48,000 lbs., but you are also responsible for ensuring that you get your passengers to and from their…

How Does Student Behavior on the School Bus Contribute to Accidents?

While there are many things that contribute to school bus accidents occurring, distractions are one of the top reasons why these crashes transpire. In a study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2012 alone 3,328…

Boston Bus Accident Lawyers Highlights Penalties Driver Receives for Causing Fatal Shuttle Bus Crash in Massachusetts

A Massachusetts man was recently sentenced to seven years in prison after causing a fatal accident back in 2016 that involved a hotel shuttle bus that was transporting visitors from the airport to their hotel. According to Turn to 10, 28-year-old…

Bus Accident Attorneys in NY Discuss Some Reasons Why UFC Fighter Conor McGregor Decided to Attack Bus Carrying Fighters

  When Conor McGregor arrived in New York for UFC 223 fight week, he had other plans in mind aside from watching the fights that were scheduled to occur. McGregor and his team of approximately of 20 guys decided they would storm into the…

Nashville Bus Accident Attorneys Highlight Two Recent Accidents that Transpired Involving MTA Buses

A Metropolitan Transit Authority bus (MTA) was recently involved in an accident with another vehicle in downtown Nashville. According to Patch.com, the bus collided with another car on Hermitage Avenue near Middleton Street. While the bus did…