There was a crash involving a tour bus in Manhattan, New York on July 6, 2023. According to reports, a double decker tour bus collided with a Metropolitan Transit Authority bus. At least 18 people were hospitalized, and numerous other passengers are believed to have sustained injuries. According to the MTA, the tour bus ran a red light before t-boning the second bus. The incident remains under investigation.
Unfortunately, accidents involving charter busses have become more and more prevalent. There was an accident involving a charter bus in Fairmont, West Virginia on March 14, 2023. A bus operated by Dartmouth Transportation Company struck a pedestrian at Logan Airport on March 27, 2023. There was a crash involving a charter bus in Madison County, Illinois on April 5, 2023. There was a deadly crash involving a charter bus near Desdemona, Texas on June 16, 2023.
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 to learn more about your legal rights.