Bus Accident Lawyer

Bus Accidents Involving Pedestrians

Any accident between a pedestrian and an automobile has the potential to be severely damaging, and accidents involving pedestrians and buses are no exception. In fact, the size of buses makes them an even more notable threat on the roadways. It is imperative that bus drivers and pedestrians alike do all they can to prevent these damaging types of accidents.

The following safety tips will hopefully enable both bus drivers and pedestrians to avoid potentially damaging and deadly accidents.

Running in the Street

One of the most common causes of accidents between buses and pedestrians is pedestrians darting out into the street in front of a bus. There are numerous reasons that a person might suddenly run into a street in front of a bus, including:

• Chasing a child
• Trying to run across a crosswalk before traffic arrived
• Failure to pay attention
• Running to catch a bus

It is important for individuals to be aware of their actions and to never dart out into the street without carefully checking their surroundings first. Similarly, bus drivers should be aware of the presence of individuals on the sidewalks in case they unexpectedly run into the roadway.

Limited Visibility

The size of most buses can sometimes be a dangerous feature, as it limits the bus driver’s ability to clearly see the area around the bus. As such, it is impossible for a bus driver to fully monitor the presence of all people who are walking in areas around a bus. Pedestrians should be aware of this and should never assume that a bus driver is aware of their presence. Pedestrians should always act defensively and remain a safe distance away from the edge of a side walk to avoid any potential accidents.

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If you have been in a bus accident, contact the Texas bus accident lawyers of Williams Kherkher today by calling 855.950.9000 to secure the legal representation you deserve.