Bus accident claims in Denver can quickly become confusing. These cases often have multiple at-fault parties, such as private companies, municipal agencies, the bus driver, and outside contractors, and a patchwork of insurance providers. Each party may try to shift the blame, making it harder to figure out what you are owed. For bus accident…
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December 25, 2024 /
By Robert Manning /Bus Accidents
A typical bus weighs between 12,000 and 20,000 lbs. Any accidents involving these large vehicles can be catastrophic, even at lower speeds. According to data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there were more than 71,000 injuries from bus accidents across the United States in 2024. Some of these injuries are not immediately apparent…
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January 4, 2024 /
By Robert Manning /Bus Accidents
Bus driver fatigue is a significant issue that has been compared to drunk driving in terms of how much it impacts a driver’s ability to safely control a motor vehicle. Drowsy and fatigued bus drivers pose a serious threat to the safety of passengers, other drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Unfortunately, the nature of the job…
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December 28, 2023 /
By Robert Manning /Bus Accidents
A school bus accident is a worst-case scenario that no parent wants to imagine. Yet, sadly, these accidents injure and kill children each year. Despite federal and state safety laws, not all schools in Colorado take the correct steps to ensure reasonably safe school buses and bus drivers. If your child gets hurt in a…
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July 20, 2023 /
By Robert Manning /Bus Accidents
Colorado offers public transportation in the form of the Regional Transportation District, or RTD. This mass transportation system provides low-cost rides by bus and rail to thousands of people in Denver, Boulder and the surrounding cities. Unfortunately, city buses in Colorado are not always safe for passengers or the public. If you get involved in…
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April 6, 2023 /
By Robert Manning /Bus Accidents
Every day, millions of people rely on buses for transportation. Buses are common carriers, meaning they are subject to a different set of laws than standard motor vehicles. Unfortunately, not all bus companies and bus drivers obey the law. Bus accidents can and do happen in Colorado, resulting in serious and even fatal injuries. Bus…
