There was a deadly crash involving a charter bus in Licking County, Ohio on November 14, 2023. According to reports, an 18-wheeler rear-ended a charter bus on Interstate 70. The bus was carrying a high school band from the Tuscarawas Valley Local School District. At least three passengers on the bus were killed in the crash. Three people who were in a passenger vehicle also involved in the crash were killed as well. The tragic accident remains under investigation.
Unfortunately, accidents involving charter busses have become more and more prevalent. There was a crash between an American Eagle plane and a shuttle bus in Chicago, Illinois on October 6, 2023. There was a crash involving a charter bus in Cabarrus County, North Carolina on October 20, 2023. There was a crash involving multiple charter buses in Henrico County, Virginia on October 24, 2023. There was a charter bus accident in Osceola County, Michigan on October 27, 2023.
Safety considerations must take precedence to ensure that anyone relying on charter transportation remains safe. Safe bus operators 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.