Detroit Reckless Driving Bus Accident Attorneys
The attorneys at Ravid & Associates, P.C. have been helping the victims of bus accidents caused by reckless driving since 1990. With over 180 years of combined accident experience, we understand that being the victim of a bus accident can be painful, both physically and emotionally. The attorneys at Ravid & Associates, P.C. are competent, diligent, and will work hard to get you the compensation you deserve. We have secured over $350 million in compensation for accident victims over our years of dedicated service to our community. At Ravid & Associates, P.C., we will take most cases on a contingency basis, meaning we will not get paid until we have gotten you the money you deserve.
If you or someone you love has been involved in a bus accident caused by another driver’s recklessness or carelessness, do not hesitate to get the help you need by contacting Ravid & Associates, P.C. today at (248) 948-9696.
Bus Accidents Caused By Another Driver’s Reckless Driving
With an accident occurring every 1 minute and 41 seconds in Michigan, bus accidents are a somewhat common occurrence. In the year 2016, there were 538,412 vehicles involved in crashes in Michigan, and of those vehicles, 12,479 were buses (not including school buses). It is reported that an average of 7.84% of Michigan’s school bus fleet is involved in accidents each year. To make matters worse, Michigan fatality rates in vehicular accidents increased 9.2% from 2015 to 2016. While the total number of accidents will change from year to year, bus accidents undoubtedly occur somewhat frequently, and they can have grave consequences.
A bus can cause significant harm in a single collision because there are frequently many people riding on a bus at any given time. On top of that, the weight of the bus can make it difficult for the driver to control the bus in dangerous situations. These difficulties are only magnified when a bus driver has to also worry about other drivers who drive recklessly. Other drivers may recklessly cause an accident with a bus by swerving into the bus’s lane, driving while under the influence, and not obeying traffic laws, among other things.
What is Reckless Driving?
Reckless driving is a serious traffic offense that can have serious consequences by causing accidents, causing injuries, and sometimes even costing people their lives. According to the Michigan Vehicle Code section 257.626, reckless driving occurs when “a person who operates a vehicle upon a highway or a frozen public lake, stream, or pond or another place open to the general public, including, but not limited to, an area designated for the parking of motor vehicles, in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.”
Reckless driving can result from any of the following behaviors:
- Speeding or driving aggressively
- Tailgating
- Failure to stop at a stop sign or red light
- Not paying attention to the road and driving environment
- Being intoxicated while driving
- Texting while driving
- Racing another vehicle
- Failure to yield the right of way
- Illegally passing a stopped school bus
- Passing on a highway where there is a double yellow line
- Making an illegal U-turn
- Evading law enforcement
When another driver on the road fails to drive in a responsible manner, serious accidents could occur. If you have been hurt in an accident, you have the right to pursue compensation for your injuries and damage to your property.
When Another Driver Causes a Bus Accident
When another driver causes a bus accident due to their reckless driving, you may be entitled to compensation. Knowing who to hold liable may be complicated though, and you will need the help of an experienced attorney. While the other driver may be at fault because they were driving recklessly, does that mean you can sue them for your injuries? Can you sue them personally, or do you sue their insurance company? Can you sue both? Although the bus driver may not technically have been at fault, is there any possibility of getting compensation from the bus company or the government? If a party is found to be at fault for causing the accident, are you still entitled to some compensation under Michigan’s no-fault insurance law? These and other questions may be confusing during a time when you are trying to heal from the painful experience of being the victim of a bus accident.
The laws surrounding bus accidents can be complicated and dense. Each case is different and fact-specific when it comes to accidents. If you have been injured in a bus accident, you have been through a traumatic experience and do not need to be worrying about where and how you will recover compensation for your injuries. Call the attorneys at Ravid & Associates, P.C. and let them handle the complex legal matters.
Contact the Bus Accident Attorneys at Ravid & Associates, P.C.
If you or someone you love has been injured as a result of a reckless driver who caused a bus accident, contact the Detroit bus accident Lawyers at Ravid & Associates, P.C. for help. Being in an accident is a traumatic experience that will leave you with physical and emotional injuries. With a combined 180 years of accident experience, we understand the difficulties and challenges accident victims face. At Ravid & Associates, P.C. we have a track record of getting compensation for our clients, and we will work hard to get you the compensation you deserve. We work on a contingency fee basis, so we won’t get paid until you do.
For a free consultation regarding your bus accident case, call Ravid & Associates, P.C. today at (248) 948-9696.