Articles Posted in Bus Accident

This week Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driven taxi unit, announced a voluntary software recall after local school districts and federal regulators flagged multiple incidents in which Waymo vehicles reportedly moved past stopped school buses with stop arms and flashing red lights deployed. The incidents, concentrated in the Austin, Texas area, prompted a widening probe by the National…

Bus crashes can cause catastrophic injuries and deaths. When a crash involves a commercial bus, such as a motorcoach, commuter bus, or other passenger-carrying commercial motor vehicle, federal safety rules called the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) govern how the company and driver must operate. Understanding those regulations, common violations, and how regulators collect…

As a parent, few fears are greater than the thought of your child being struck by a vehicle. Unfortunately, this nightmare becomes a reality for some Illinois families when reckless drivers ignore stopped school buses. Despite strict traffic laws, flashing red lights, and stop-arm signals, some motorists still illegally pass school buses, putting children at…

On July 12, 2023, a devastating crash involving a Greyhound bus occurred on Interstate 70 near Highland, Madison County, Illinois. The collision, which involved the bus and three parked tractor-trailers, resulted in the deaths of three passengers and injuries to several others. This tragic event has raised critical questions about the circumstances leading to the…