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Does Your Child’s School Bus Have Seatbelts?

October 2, 2017/in Personal Injury /by damg

Texas is one of five states that have passed legislation regarding three point seatbelts in school buses. Last month, a new law went into effect that requires any new school buses to have three point seatbelts. Unfortunately, there are still many school buses on the road without seatbelts, which could mean the difference between life and death for young student passengers.

In 2007, the Texas legislature passed Ashley and Alicia’s Law which created a program to put seatbelts on school buses, but the law was contingent upon lawmakers finding money for the program. Ashley and Alicia’s Law came after a tragic school bus accident in 2006 that took two lives and injured 20 others.

Unfortunately, by 2015, only four out of 1,300 school districts in Texas received funding to put seatbelts in school buses. The same year, a Houston school bus tragically fell off an overpass, killing two students and injuring numerous others.

Because funding has been an issue for getting seatbelts on school buses, the new law takes aim at manufacturers. All school buses model 2018 or later will be required to have three-point seatbelts for passengers. This includes buses chartered by school districts. Because many school districts purchase new buses every year, this will ensure safer buses are working their way into school transportation fleets.

However, the new seatbelt bill isn’t perfect. The cost of a new school bus will increase because manufacturers now have to include seatbelts. While some school districts may struggle to accommodate the higher cost of new school buses, others won’t be able to afford any new school buses at all.

The new legislation doesn’t require retrofitting older school buses with seatbelts, meaning tens of thousands of school buses will remain on the road without seatbelts. Seatbelts save lives regardless of the vehicle they are in. School buses that do not have three point seatbelts are dangerous to the students that ride them.

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Common Causes of Bus Accidents

May 1, 2017/in Personal Injury /by damg

Buses are a great way to transport large numbers of people. From daily commuters to school buses filled with students, we share the roads with buses everyday. Although buses are crucial for transportation, because of their high occupancy and their massive weight, buses have the potential to cause catastrophic accidents.

While bus accidents are not as common as fender benders and other types of car accidents, they hold the potential to be fatal for a much higher number of people. There are many things that can cause bus accidents, but some of the most common causes include:

  • Poor Maintenance – Buses require a lot of upkeep, and companies need to regularly inspect vehicles to identify potential problems. Buses that are poorly maintained can suffer from catastrophic failure.
  • Negligent Hiring – Bus companies are responsible for the drivers they employ. If they fail to run a background check or don’t provide adequate training, irresponsible or inexperienced people get behind the wheel.
  • Faulty Parts – Sometimes defective auto parts inside the vehicle cause bus accidents. They can cause fires, a loss of control, or other dangerous situations.
  • Driving Under The Influence – Many people would be surprised to learn bus drivers could be so irresponsible as to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, but the sad reality is this happens and it causes devastating accidents.
  • Bad Weather Conditions – If a bus drives through bad weather conditions, the driver needs to exercise additional caution. Wet roads and high winds could cause the bus to lose control.
  • Distracted Drivers – Bus drivers are just as susceptible to distracted driving as other drivers. Engaging in behaviors like using a cell phone, eating, or talking with passengers while driving takes the driver’s eyes off the road and hands off the wheel, which can easily cause accidents.
  • Risky Driving Behaviors – Speeding and/or running a traffic light are always incredibly dangerous, but when buses engage in these behaviors the risk is greatly heightened.
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