Bus Accidents
Bus Accident Lawyers Serving Clients in Long Island and Across the State
According to the NHTSA, each year approximately 400 people are killed in bus accidents. Additionally, 17,000 children are sent to emergency rooms each year after school bus accidents.
As traffic congestion and the price of gasoline increase, more and more people are turning to mass transportation. Buses are a convenient form of transportation for millions of Americans each day. Tragically, each year bus accidents cause serious personal injury, and even wrongful death. Bus drivers and bus companies have a legal responsibility to their passengers. When legally recognized as "common carriers," these individuals and businesses may owe their passengers a greater duty of safety and protection than ordinary cars do. However, despite this higher level of responsibility, some bus drivers do not always drive safely, and some are not provided with adequate training from their employers; as a result, innocent people are sometimes injured.
Given the immense size and weight of buses, a bus accident can result in catastrophic injuries to passengers or other motorists. Additionally, many buses are not equipped with seatbelts or safety restraints. If you or a loved on has been injured in a bus accident, you should strongly consider contacting an attorney. At Kelner & Kelner, Attorneys at Law, our bus accident lawyers — serving the Long Island area and victims throughout New York — have obtained significant verdicts and settlements on behalf of many bus accident victims. Contact our New York City firm to schedule a consultation.
School Bus Accidents
The NHTSA reports that school bus accidents claim an average of 137 fatalities and send an additional 17,000 students to emergency rooms each year.
Parents entrust school bus drivers with their children's safety. School bus drivers must abide by all transportation laws and exercise a higher degree of care. Schoolchildren are given special status under the law and deserve more than ordinary protection. School bus accidents can be caused by factors such as driver negligence, dangerous roadways, weather conditions, defective products, and improper maintenance, among others. If you have been injured as a result of a bus accident or if your child has been injured in a school bus accident, contact the personal injury lawyers at our office. Serving Long Island, Manhattan, and victims across the state, we have the experience and knowledge necessary to help you obtain justice.