Charter Bus Catches Fire in West Brunswick Township, Pennsylvania

by | Aug 1, 2022 | Tour Bus Accident

A charter bus caught fire in West Brunswick Township, Pennsylvania on July 30, 2022.  According to authorities, the charter bus struck an object on Route 61.  The bus pulled over, before a tire caught fire.  It took firefighters 45 minutes to control the fire. The passengers were luckily able to exit the bus.

Unfortunately, accidents involving charter busses have become more and more prevalent.  A charter bus crashed in Bibb County, Georgia on July 20, 2022.  A charter bus carrying a youth group crashed near Eugene, Missouri on July 14, 2022.A fire broke out on a charter bus in Boise, Idaho on July 8, 2022.  There was a charter bus crash in Etowah County, Alabama on July 8, 2022.  There was a crash involving a Greyhound bus in Riverside County, California on June 3, 2022.

Safety considerations must take precedence to ensure that anyone relying on charter transportation remains safe.  Safe charter companies must consider take necessary precautions to ensure that their busses do not put the lives of passengers at risk.  The risks of catastrophic injury should always be considered by safe vessel operators.  When charter operators fail to account for the known hazards of the industry catastrophic injuries or deaths can result.  Safe companies must hire and train only individuals who can carry out the work without putting at risk the lives of dozens of passengers.  A responsible driver must drive at appropriate speeds based on the weather conditions, and only drive when it is safe to do so.  Failing to do so can have catastrophic results.

Spagnoletti Law Firm has attorneys licensed in Texas, Florida, and New York.  We have previously handled cases involving bus crashes.  Our attorneys have extensive experience and the skills needed to aggressively represent the families of loved ones who have lost their lives or been seriously injured in a trucking or commercial vehicle accident.  The experienced personal injury attorneys at Spagnoletti Law Firm can help you understand your rights if you or a loved one was involved in an accident. Please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 or 877-678-5864 to learn more about your legal rights.