Bus Accidents

Some people get a false sense of security when they travel in a large bus. They think that, because the bus is such a large vehicle, they won’t get seriously hurt if there is an accident.

Unfortunately, this is not the case for a number of reasons. First, bus passengers are usually not wearing seat belts. As a result, when the accident happens, the passengers are often thrown about the bus. Second, large tour buses have a very high center of gravity. When they veer off the road, they often roll and cause serious injuries.

Both of these things happened in a recent tour bus crash in Highlands County. The crash happed on US 27 and lake Francis Road. A charter bus was heading north when a car failed to yield the right of way and crashed into the left side of the bus. The bus veered off the shoulder of the road and flipped, ejecting several passengers. Sadly, two passengers died at the scene and many more were injured. Read more about this tragic event here.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a bus accident, call the Rebein Law Firm at 813-305-Paul (7285) or email paul@rebeinlaw.com for a free initial consultation.