Tag Archives: bus safety
Ohio Highway Patrol Inspection Catches Bus With Passengers in Cargo Hold
I have handled cases in which a trucking company simply changes names when the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says it can no longer operate for safety reasons. In one of my cases, a jury handed down a punitive damages … Continue reading
Fatal Bus Accident Illustrates Dangers of Driver Fatigue
As a truck accident attorney, I am concerned about safety issues such as driver fatigue, a common factor in fatal truck and commercial vehicle wrecks. As the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) considers a change to the hours-of-service rules, … Continue reading
Surprise Inspections Put Unsafe Buses and Drivers Out of Service
As a truck accident attorney, one of my primary concerns is safety issues surrounding commercial vehicles, whether they are big rigs or passenger buses. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently conducted surprise passenger carrier safety inspections that resulted … Continue reading