Bus accidents occur for many reasons. Factors such as the weight and size of the bus affect the visibility of other vehicles, maneuverability and stopping distance. These issues are exacerbated by driver fatigue, inadequate training or experience, driver distraction (cell phones, radios, etc.), schedule deadlines and the fact that they are paid by the mile (the faster they go, the more miles they cover). There may be situations where a bus is overloaded, the brakes are not adequately maintained, safety equipment is not present, or the driver does not alter his/her driving based upon inclement weather conditions.

Bus Accident Statistics

According to one study there were 325 buses involved in fatal accidents between 1999 and 2002. As a result of those accidents, 359 people died. Other vehicle drivers made up 58% of the fatalities involved, and non-motorists (pedestrian and bicyclists) made up 27%. School buses accounted for 39% of the fatalities and municipal buses were responsible for 37%.

Medical Bills

The Watkin Law Office, P.C. understands that your immediate goals after going through such a traumatic experience are to get the best medical care possible, make sure that your medical bills are covered, and make sure that you do not suffer financially through any lost wages. Experienced accident attorney, Clark Watkin, will discuss your situation and go over the options available to you, as well as work with insurance companies and other parties involved in your case to make sure all your needs are handled quickly and appropriately. If you or someone you know has sustained serious personal injuries in a bus accident caused by the reckless or negligent conduct of another person or if you are the survivor of a victim killed as in a bus-related accident, then please contact Clark Watkin immediately. Bus accidents may involve serious, life-altering catastrophic injuries, and even wrongful death. Neck and brain injuries, nerve damage or spinal cord paralysis, broken or dislocated bones or limbs, loss of the use of a limb, scarring and disfigurement or the loss of or damage to eyesight and vision. Any one of these serious injuries is certain to adversely impact a life, possibly many lives. We can assist you in determining your rights, and take over the insurance claims process, which can be a nightmare if you are not represented by legal counsel. Ultimately, we can help get you compensated for your loss.

IMPORTANT: If an insurance claims agent for the person at fault calls to "interview" you, decline -- at least until you have spoken with an attorney. Despite what the insurance agent might tell you, he is NOT "just trying to help."

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Clark Watkin of The Watkin Law Office, P.C. is a Phoenix bicycle accident lawyer and Phoenix motorcycle accident attorney who represents serious personal injury and wrongful death clients throughout Arizona, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Cave Creek, Carefree, Fountain Hills and Paradise Valley.