Bus accidents in and around Gwinnett County can occur in a variety of circumstances. One of the most common causes of bus accidents is driver negligence. Driver negligence can take on a variety of forms. It may include not giving proper care and attention to the road by engaging in distracted driving, such as by using a cellphone, tablet, or other electronic device while operating a bus.
At other times, driver negligence may include violating a traffic law, such as by failing to stop at a red traffic light or stop sign. Finally, although it is relatively rare, a bus accident may occur because of a bus driver’s intoxication. For example, the driver may choose to get behind the wheel while he or she is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, resulting in the bus accident.
Gwinnett County accidents that involve buses can also occur when another motor vehicle driver behaves negligently. In these accident cases, the bus driver may have operated the bus carefully and safely, and he or she could not have avoided the accident. On the other hand, the other motor vehicle driver may have operated his or her vehicle carelessly or negligently, colliding with the bus and causing the accident.
A bus accident may also result from improper repair work or improper maintenance on the bus. Bus drivers and bus companies are responsible for making sure that their equipment is in a safe, working, and operable order at all times. When the bus company places a bus into service, it should be in a safe operating condition. For example, tires must be properly inflated and all other components of the bus should be in working order when the bus is in operation. When bus drivers and bus companies fail to properly maintain their buses, breakdowns can occur that can lead to serious accidents on the road.
Finally, injuries in Gwinnett County bus accidents may occur when bus parts are improperly manufactured or distributed. For example, seatbelts, as well as the seats themselves, can malfunction in the event of an accident, leading to passenger injuries. When that happens, the injured bus passenger may assert a claim or lawsuit against the parts manufacturer.
If you or a person you love has suffered an injury in a bus accident that you suspect resulted from negligence, an experienced Gwinnett County bus accident attorney at Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC can help you nail down the responsible individual or entity.
