Houston Bus Accident Sends 3 to Hospital
Many Texas residents take advantage of public transportation in order to save money on fuel expenses and for other various reasons. Such transportation can be considered a safer mode as many of the drivers have excellent records, and the vehicles are larger than many others on the roadways. Unfortunately, a bus accident can still occur, and though buses are not as confined and possibly offer more protection than smaller vehicles, passengers aboard can still become injured if an accident happens.
An accident with injuries involving a bus and another vehicle occurred when the smaller vehicle attempted to merge between the bus and a second vehicle. All vehicles were traveling west when the bus came to a stop. The vehicle behind that bus also came to a stop, but the third vehicle attempted to maneuver between the bus and second vehicle. As a result, the third vehicle struck the side of the bus, causing damage.
It was reported that three passengers on the bus were injured and transported to area hospitals for treatment. The exact extent of their injuries and conditions was not reported. It is unclear at this time whether there are any charges pending for the driver deemed at fault for the accident, and police should continue to investigate.
A Texas Bus Accident Attorney can Help You Win Financial Compensation
Though larger vehicles can be considered by some safer than smaller vehicles, they also have the potential for causing more damage if the accident is severe. Luckily for the majority of the people involved in this bus accident, the incident was relatively minor when other possibilities are considered. However, those injured in the accident could still be facing struggles dealing with medical bills and recovery time associated with their injuries. They may wish to pursue personal injury claims against the driver deemed at fault in order to gain compensation for their monetary burdens resulting from the accident and other damages permitted under Texas law.
Source: chron.com, Metro bus accident sends 3 passengers to Houston hospitals, Carol Christian, Aug. 23, 2013
