Prison Bus Accidents

Accidents with buses can be vastly lethal, as it can lead to catastrophic injuries to occupants on a bus, the driver of the bus, as well as individuals in vehicles struck by any vehicle of public transportation.

State and federal government utilize prison buses to transport inmates to and from penitentiaries on a state and federal level.

Prison buses, in many instances, have the ability to transport inmates effectively and safely on the road.

In several instances, however, prison buses become embroiled in catastrophic traffic collisions on the highways and roadways.

You or a family member may have sustained injuries caused by a prison bus collision. Immediately contact a personal injury and prisoner rights attorney to evaluate your claim for bus injury. Many esteemed attorneys work around the clock to review your file.

Several typical causes of these types of bus accidents on the road are the following:

Speeding on the road; driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics; driving while distracted by text messages or calls; defects in brakes; negligent vehicle operation; poor conditions of the road; defects in manufacturing of the bus; a neglect to maintain and inspect the bus properly; and defects in tire and tire retread to cause a tire blowout.

The government could be liable for prison bus collisions.

Operators of buses owe a responsibility as a reliable carrier for safe transport of passengers, which include inmates and staff of penitentiaries.

There are state regulations regarding entities of government under state law for liability and compensation for damages and personal injuries.

Some state laws offer a limited waiver at times of sovereign immunity to contest against the state any personal injury claims, which entail all public entities.

There are various injuries depending on the crucial nature of the vehicle accident, the overall health of the injured victim, and the victim’s position during the accident in the bus.

Several of the most typical injuries to result from bus accidents are the following:

Injuries to the head, such as brain hemorrhage, skull fractures, and traumatic brain injuries. Spinal cord injuries, such as nerve damage, tetraplegia, paraplegia, and paralysis.

Facial lacerations, permanent disfigurement and scarring, broken noses, broken teeth, fractured ribs, wrist fractures, and broken legs and arms.

Six months is the duration to file a claim against an entity of government. That’s the general statute of limitations.

Seek legal representation immediately if you have been injured in a bus accident. You don’t want statute of limitations to restrict you from receiving compensation for your injuries.

You have a legal right to entitle you to full compensation. Any litigation involving prison bus accidents can be an exhaustive process that requires professional legal experience and representation against entities of government.

Attorneys can help you and your family members receive the compensation entitled to you in many of these types of cases.

Contact us for a free consultation or call Anzalone Law Firm PLLC, at: 603.548.3797.