Bus and Train Accidents

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us and train accidents are usually major events with multiple injured parties and sometimes multiple responsible parties. They often involve suing a government entity which is very different from suing an individual or company. Complicated sets of laws and regulations that are not involved in most auto accidents apply in bus and train accidents.

Bus accident causes

When a bus crashes many people can be injured. However, the most common victims of bus accidents are people outside of the bus who are hit or run over when boarding or exiting. Contributing factors in bus accidents can include:

Inadequately trained or inexperienced drivers
Excessive speed
Blind spots
Intoxicated drivers
Driver negligence
Poorly maintain bus
Defective bus
Dangerous weather conditions
Defective roadways

Types of buses

The type of bus involved in your accident will very important in determining the responsible parties, which laws apply, and how your case must be handled. Common types of buses include:

Buses used for public transportation in cities
Buses used for interstate travel
Chartered buses
Prison buses
School buses

Responsible parties in bus accidents

Most bus accidents will involve suing a government entity which can mean shorter time limits for taking action and following different procedures than would be necessary in other types of lawsuits. Defendants in bus accidents can include:

Bus companies
Bus drivers
Local governments
Mass transit systems
School districts
Other drivers
City, county, and state agencies responsible for maintaining roads
Bus manufacturers

Types of train accidents

Train accidents can be huge events causing multiple injuries and deaths, massive property damage, and even evacuations. On the other end of the spectrum, a single person may be injured or killed due to falling under the train. Some common types of train accidents are:

Railroad crossing accidents
Train/car collisions
Train/train collisions
Derailments
Railroad accidents

Railroad crossing accidents

Railroad crossing accidents are far too common. They can occur when a car gets stuck on the tracks, but more often a defective signal or other failure to warn drivers and pedestrians of an approaching train is the cause.

Derailments

Derailments can injure train passengers, train operators, and bystanders. They can cause dangerous chemical spills leading to evacuations and property damage. When a train derails it can hit buildings and homes destroying the building and injuring people inside.

Bus and train accident lawsuits are complicated and your opponents will fight hard. You need an experienced bus or train accident attorney on your side. Please call or email us today to schedule your free accident injury consultation in the McAlester, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa, Oklahoma area.

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McAlester Office
343 E. Carl Albert Pkwy.
McAlester, OK 74501

Phone: (918) 423-0421
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Oklahoma City, OK 73105

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Tulsa, OK 74170

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Disclaimer: The information contained throughout this site is meant to generally inform the reader about our areas of practice, including bus and train accident injury. This information is not meant to be taken as legal advice and nothing on this site establishes a lawyer / client relationship. Our accident lawyers provide legal assistance in the Tulsa area including Oklahoma City, McAlester and Norman, Oklahoma.