Can a bus company be held responsible if someone is assaulted on a bus?
A bus company is not necessarily liable for all injuries that may be incurred on a bus. If it can be shown that bus company and driver did not use reasonable care in providing a safe environment, however, legal action may possibly be brought. Most bus companies are regarded as “common carriers” and as such owe a high duty of care to its passengers. How safe are school buses? While school buses are actually a rather safe mode of transportation, thousands of children are injured in school bus accidents each year. 80 percent of the children who tragically get killed, however, receive their injuries while boarding and exiting the bus. 70 percent of people killed in school bus accidents overall are occupants of other vehicles. If a loved one or I have been injured in a bus accident, should I contact an attorney? In most cases it is prudent to do so. Accident cases involving buses tend to be complex. An investigation and preservation of evidence early in the process can be critical to a succ
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