If you suffered injuries as a passenger on a bus that collided with a truck, you deserve compensation to help you cover the costs of medical treatment, lost wages, and pain and suffering, among other damages.
An Orland Park bus-truck accident lawyer at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm can help you receive the compensation you need. Call us today at (800) 794-0444 for a free consultation.
Bus Truck Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulates the safety of these types of commercial motor vehicles in an effort to reduce the likelihood of accidents, and yet accidents involving buses and trucks happen daily throughout the United States. When these two types of large vehicles collide with each other, the damage and injuries prove even more catastrophic than those a typical motor vehicle accident might cause.
Causes of Bus Truck Accidents
In order to develop a strong personal injury case after a vehicle accident, one must determine the cause of the accident via a thorough investigation of the collision. Some of the reasons a bus-truck accident occurs include the following:
- Vehicle maintenance: Either the bus or the truck received improper service or maintenance. In these cases, faulty brakes, tires, steering, engine, lights, or any other vehicle part or component could result in a catastrophic accident.
- Truck loading: If a truckload exceeds the acceptable weight or has been loaded improperly, this may result in load shift issues.
- Driver error: In many cases, accidents result from driver error. The driver of either the bus or the truck could lack experience, be inadequately training, suffer from fatigue, experience a reaction to a medication, be driving while distracted, using their cell phone, be under mental or physical strain, or driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- Road conditions: In other cases, the roadways contain debris or suffer from poor maintenance, leading to accidents.
- Weather conditions. In poor weather conditions, or in conditions involving ice, snow, or rain, the driver experiences difficulty seeing or navigating the vehicle.
- Failure to follow traffic regulations. Accidents occur when the driver of a bus or truck fails to follow traffic signs or regulations. This behavior can include speeding, running a red light, or not stopping at a stop sign.
A Pintas & Mullins Law Firm Orland Park bus-truck accident lawyer can investigate the cause of your accident and represent you in an action to collect compensation for your damages. Call us today at (800) 794-0444 for a free case review.
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Distinct Causes of Action Against Buses
Many different types of buses exist, and any of them can collide with a large truck:
School Bus
Accidents with school buses are uncommon. However, if your child suffered injuries due to a collision between their school bus and a truck, you may have the right to sue the driver of the school bus, the owner of the school bus, or the school district.
Shuttle Bus
Many hotels, airports, amusement parks, and other establishments use shuttle buses to transport their guests conveniently. However, these awkwardly shaped shuttle buses stop frequently, which may create blind spots or an increased risk for accidents with any vehicle on the roadway, including a large truck.
If you suffered injuries on a shuttle bus, you might be able to sue the driver of the shuttle bus, the shuttle bus company, or the establishment that hired the bus company for its services.
Passenger Van
Smaller organizations sometimes use 15-passenger vans to transport their people or goods. While not officially buses, these large passenger vans seat a similar number of people as a shuttle bus. Due to the dangers involved with these vehicles, many insurance companies have dropped coverage of passenger vans. The Department of Transportation issued a warning that these types of vehicles tend to roll over more frequently.
If a passenger van collides with a truck, it stands a greater chance of rolling over than a passenger vehicle does. If you suffered injuries on a passenger van when it collided with a truck, you may be able to sue the driver or the organization that owned the van.
Public Bus
If you suffered injuries while on a public bus, you may have the right to sue the driver, the bus company, or a government agency, if the city or state owns the bus. Filing a claim against a government entity involves complex application of the law.
If you have suffered any injuries while on a public bus, contact an Orland Park bus-truck accident lawyer at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm. We will fight to get you the compensation you need and deserve: (800) 794-0444.
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Causes of Actions Against Trucks
Large trucks, such as tow trucks, semi-trucks, dump trucks, or concrete trucks can cause significant damage when they are involved in accidents. When a large commercial truck collides with your bus, you may hold many different entities and persons liable for your damages.
Truck Driver
If the truck driver acted negligently while driving or operating a truck, you could possibly sue the truck driver or their insurance company for compensation for your injuries and losses.
Trucking Company
If the truck driver operated the truck negligently, you may be able to sue the truck driver as well as the trucking company that employs them. The employer of a truck driver owes the responsibility to hire safe drivers who operate large commercial trucks without negligence or recklessness.
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Causes of Actions Against Manufacturers
If the investigation determines that the bus-truck accident resulted from a manufacturing defect on either a part or component of the bus or truck, you may be able to sue the manufacturer under product liability law.
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Orland Park Bus Truck Accident Lawyers
If you or a loved suffered injuries, or your loved one suffered death due to an accident between a bus and truck, you should not have to bear the financial burden of your injuries.
Contact an Orland Park bus-truck accident lawyer at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm at (800) 794-0444 for a free consultation.
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