Boulder Auto Accident & Injury Attorney

Lawyer Representation for Bus Accidents & Injuries in Longmont

Buses provide a great way to transport large numbers of passengers at one time.  Many individuals throughout Boulder and Longmont depend on these cost-effective and convenient vehicles for transportation to work, school, public functions, and private excursions.  Almost every person in Colorado will ride on some type of bus in their lifetime, whether it is a school bus, church bus, charter bus, or other form of public transportation.  Due to the large size of buses and the number of passengers on board these vehicles, bus drivers are known to be very cautious on the road.  Even though bus drivers tend to be extra careful, accidents can still happen and many unfortunate individuals are injured in bus accidents every year. 

The primary causes of bus accidents in Boulder and Longmont include:

• Overloaded Buses
• Poorly Maintained Brakes
• Lack of Training on the part of the driver
• Driving in dangerous conditions involving fog, snow, rain, & ice
• Bus Driver inexperience
• Driver fatigue
• Driving at unsafe speeds
• Running off the road
• Failure to yield the right of way
• Aggressive driving behavior
• Unsafe Safety Systems (reflectors, lights, warning devices)
• Bus operators Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol

Bus Accident & Injury Lawyer Serving Boulder & Longmont

Whether you are a bus passenger, pedestrian, bicyclist, or a passenger or driver of another type of motor vehicle, if you have suffered injuries in a bus accident you may be eligible to receive compensation.  Bus drivers, part manufacturers, mechanics and drivers of other types of motor vehicles can sometimes be responsible for causing bus accidents and at The Law Office of Edward Smith we work to make sure the negligent parties provide compensation to the injured victims.  Covering such expenses as doctor bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and disfigurement, compensation can be vital to an injured person’s physical, psychological, and financial recovery.

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a bus accident, you should contact a Boulder Auto Accident Lawyer at The Law Office of Edward Smith today!