A Philadelphia bus driver's claims are being investigated by police after his bus flipped over. The driver is claiming that the bus accident was the result of a flawed brakes system in the bus.
Twenty two people were in the bus as the bus driver lost control of the bus, hitting a light pole and overturning. Twenty one people were reported injured. Fourteen of the injured were taken to hospitals for further treatment, with one passenger being listed in critical condition.
The crash occurred on Monday, as the bus was exiting the I-95 north at the Allegheny/Castor Avenue ramp. The bus was transporting workers from Belmawr, N.J. to Philadelphia.
In a case such as this one, the investigation is crucial prior to the commencement of any lawsuit by a Pennsylvania personal injury attorney. Causation is key in any personal injury lawsuit. And with the bus driver claiming that the crash may have been the result of bad brakes, the causation element is up in the air, so to speak.
What's important to notice is that in a case such as this one, there will likely be liability over someone's head; even of the bus accident was not the fault of the bus driver. A Pa personal injury lawyer will have several questions to ask, namely, "Who do we sue?"
If a flaw is found in the brakes, then the case could get quite large, since essentially, the case has the potential of becoming a product liability lawsuit.
A Pennsylvania personal injury attorney is the best person to address these issues. While this blog post is an overview of the story, at best, a Pa personal injury lawyer would be able to discuss the deeper issues and potential recovery in a case like this.
Have a look at our related resources links below to read more about personal injury law.
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- Distracted Bus Driver: Whose to Blame? (FindLaw's Philadelphia Personal Injury Law Blog)
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