How Pinellas County Bus Accidents Put Our Community At Risk

Taking the bus provides an easy and inexpensive way to get around Pinellas County. It can save money, time, and the hassle of driving yourself or fighting Bay area traffic. However, with the number of buses traveling local streets and highways, it is important to be aware of potential hazards.

Bus accidents in Pinellas County can impact passengers, pedestrians, or anyone on the road and can cause life-threatening personal injuries. After a tragic fatal crash rocked the community, our Seminole truck accident attorney wants you to know the risks and your rights to compensation.

Man Killed In Fatal Pinellas Trail Bus Accident 

A 65-year-old local man was recently killed in a bus accident in Pinellas County at Pinellas Trail. According to an October 15, 2024, Tampa Bay Newspapers Weekly report, the victim was riding a scooter and attempted to cross the intersection at 22nd Avenue North when he was struck by a Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) bus carrying ten passengers.

According to the police, a pedestrian attempting to cross the intersection had activated the crossing lights, but the 53-year-old bus driver failed to stop. She was placed on administrative leave. Further investigations are pending, but no criminal charges have been filed.

Intersections are among the most likely places for bus accidents in Pinellas County. Other common ways they can happen include:

• Bus passenger accidents, such as falls while boarding, getting struck by objects, or being thrown from your seat;
• Bus stop or station accidents, which can happen while waiting for the bus to come;
• Bus accidents involving collisions with other motorists, which can end up causing multi-vehicle pile-ups;
• Pedestrian or bicyclist bus accidents, common near beaches and along local bus routes.

Compensation For Seminole Bus Accident Injuries

Bus accidents in Pinellas County may involve PSTA, Greyhound, charter buses, or any other type of bus company or service. Common causes include:

• Reckless operations, such as speeding, running red lights, and failing to yield the right of way;
• Lack of maintenance and defective bus parts in cases where mechanical failures cause or contribute to a crash;
• Negligence on the part of the bus company, such as overscheduling routes and drivers;
• The reckless behavior of other motorists, which might have helped cause the crash.

When you suffer bus accident injuries due to negligent behavior on the part of others, you have the right to hold them accountable. You may be entitled to compensation, either through insurers or by filing a bus accident lawsuit through the Pinellas County Court against those responsible.

To Protect Your Rights, Contact Our Experienced Pinellas County Bus Accident Attorney

Bus accidents in Pinellas County can impact passengers, pedestrians, or other road users, resulting in potentially devastating injuries. The Reep Law Firm offers the professional legal representation needed to protect your rights and hold those at fault accountable. To get the compensation you are entitled to in a bus accident claim, give us a call or contact our legal team online. Schedule a consultation with our Seminole bus accident attorney today.

Sources:

tbnweekly.com/pinellas_county/crime_crashes_fire/article_47725b2e-8b1d-11ef-a47d-3f93759bcf0f.html

mypinellasclerk.gov/Home/Civil-Court