Why Has Riding a Bus Become More Dangerous These Days?
A Greyhound bus was on its way to Nashville, TN when the snow-filled roads caused a major accident to occur. The accident transpired in Hardin County, KY just south of the State Route 728 interchange. It was around 8:40 a.m. when the Greyhound bus, two commercial trucks, and two passenger vehicles all collided with one another. The bus was carrying 24 passengers at the time and seven were transported to Caverna Memorial Hospital and Hardin Memorial Hospital to receive treatment for the minor injuries they sustained [Source: News Channel 5 Network].
As a result of the collision, the interstate was closed for an extended period of time and drivers were diverted onto another roadway. While the accident was being investigated to determine the true cause, the slick roadways were being considered as the leading cause of the incident.
A few days prior to that accident, another bus collision occurred around 5:30 a.m. involving two Greyhound buses and a tractor-trailer One of the Greyhound buses was in route from Nashville to Cincinnati when it began to experience mechanical issues. The bus was in a bad location according to Eagle Country Online, and another Greyhound bus was dispatched to come and pick up the passengers. During the time when the two buses were pulled off to the side, a tractor-trailer being operated by Ernest Brooks of Childersburg, AL side-swiped both buses as he was passing by. The truck he was operating was registered to Tracie McCormick Inc. which is a company based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Emergency medical personnel was dispatched to the scene of the accident and transported eight people to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence to receive treatment. The cause of the accident was not reported.
Do you travel by bus frequently?
If you plan on taking a trip on a Greyhound bus or use the bus company regularly to travel, it is important to be aware of your rights in the event an accident transpires. Accidents not only result in physical injuries but can also leave a passenger struggling with mental suffering as well. Being involved in a bus collision is a traumatic experience, one that takes a significant amount of time for a victim to get over. Many victims of bus collisions are often entitled to compensation for things like pain, suffering, mental anguish, lost wages, medical expenses, and more.
If you or a loved one was recently involved in a Greyhound bus collision in Nashville, TN or while riding on a local city bus, you may be eligible for compensation that may cover one or more of the damages mentioned above. If you would like to learn how you can receive compensation for the injuries you may have sustained in a recent bus incident, let USAttorney.com connect you with a local Nashville, TN bus collision attorney.
The legal representatives we can connect you with will review the details of your matter, determine if you have a viable case on your hands, and help you proceed on so that you receive compensation to get you through this difficult time.
