Bus Accident Lawyer

Charter Buses

Charter buses are large buses that hold a number of people and can be chartered like a car. They are similar to limousines in that they are rented for a set number of hours. This type of bus is frequently used by private bus companies to create bus lines that help people get from Point A to Point B cheaply. Unfortunately, in these situations, it has often been shown that the drivers are not properly licensed or are simply unsafe.

When the driver is not licensed properly, he or she can contribute to accidents or even cause them by not knowing how to operate the bus correctly. In many bus accidents, the cause of the action is that the driver has overcorrected and not realized the error until it is too late.

One of the biggest problems with charter buses is that the drivers are not properly rested. Many drivers simply do not get enough sleep. Still other drivers will drive under the influence of over the counter drugs and alcohol. These conditions create safety problems not only for drivers of other cars, but also for all of the passengers on the bus.

There are regulations that surround bus drivers and charter buses in an effort to keep them safe. Unfortunately, the regulations are not always followed. Some of the regulations cannot be enforced unless the driver is stopped for something else.

Contact a Bus Accident Lawyer

If you have been injured while in a charter bus or by a charter bus, contact the charter bus accident lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 1-866-950-9000 to discuss your case.