How safe is it to ride a bus? | Ohio bus accident attorney

Chuck Boyk — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:48:00 GMT

How safe is it to ride on a bus?

February's issue of Trial magazine also featured an article on bus safety, entitled, "A dangerous ride on America's buses." The article highlighted some of the major problems that surround bus accidents in the United States.

Some of these problems include:

Lack of seatbelts. The National Transportation Safety Board determined that passenger seat belts could have saved some of the lives that were lost during the Bluffton baseball team bus crash in 2007.

The need for stronger roofs. As bus manufacturers enlarge the windows on buses, the support structures have gotten smaller, making the roofs weaker and more likely to collapse in a rollover accident.

Lax enforcement of existing regulations. Bus operators are often not concerned if they are not following the rules - as long as their passengers are happy.

Poor oversight of bus operators. The only thing needed to start a bus company is a motor coach. Bus companies do not have to follow any federal regulators the way that airlines must obey the the FAA.

Unqualified bus drivers. As bus travel becomes more and more in demand, so does the need of drivers. This need causes the driver qualifications to relax. According to the article, too many bus company owners simply look the other way and hope that nothing happens.

The recent Toledo, Ohio bus accident involving a van and a bus carrying Toledo high school students has brought the issue of bus safety to light in the northwest Ohio area.

If you or someone you love has been injured in an Ohio bus accident, you need information. Contact our office today to order your FREE copy of The Ohio Accident Book.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chuck Boyk

Bus safety an important part of riding a bus | Ohio bus accident lawyers

Chuck Boyk — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:51:00 GMT

Buses are an important mode of transportation for both students and the general public in the northwest Ohio area.

Our Toledo, Ohio bus accident lawyers handle Ohio bus accident cases on a regular basis. The Ohio bus accident attorneys handle TARTA bus accidents, Ohio school bus accidents, Greyhound bus accidents, and other types of Ohio bus accidents for both passengers and drivers.

Bowser high school student Josh Sonora, Jr. speaks on the Ohio bus accident he was recently involved in.

The Toledo Public School bus, carrying 10 high school students from different area schools, was headed to Toledo Express Airport for a lesson on airplane mechanics when a minivan swerved across the road and collided with the bus.

Everyone involved in the Toledo Public School bus accident was taken to the hospital.

If you or someone you know has suffered injuries from a bus accident, contact our office today to order your FREE copy of The Ohio Accident Book.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chuck Boyk

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How safe is it to ride a bus? | Ohio bus accident attorney

Bus safety an important part of riding a bus | Ohio bus accident lawyers