Most of us wouldn’t think twice before hopping on a bus for our daily commute. Not only are buses an environmentally-friendly transportation decision, but you may also perceive it to be a safer alternative than biking or driving.
And you wouldn’t be wrong.
Riding in a bus is one of the safest means of transportation available. But, like any other vehicle on the road, accidents do happen. And when they do, they can be tragic. In accidents involving busses, what happens to the bus passengers, the drivers of the other vehicles involved, or even pedestrians?
If you’ve been injured either as a passenger on a bus or as the victim of an accident involving a bus, you may be wondering if you’re entitled to compensation. And if so, how do you know who is at fault for the accident — the bus driver or the bus company?
No two cases are alike, and the answer will depend on several factors as well as your particular situation. Still, today we’re taking a closer look at some of the scenarios that can impact who is generally responsible in the event of a bus crash.