Des Moines Lack of Training Attorneys
There are a variety laws regarding the necessary qualifications and training requirements for driving many different types of buses, providing you with a certain amount of protection when it comes to using this form of transportation. Bus and transportation employers should only seek to hire drivers who are fully trained and qualified before allowing them behind the wheel. Unfortunately, though, not every driver is able to perform their duties responsibility, which can result in serious accidents.
If you or your loved one has been involved in a bus accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation from the party at fault. Your injury may have been caused by the improperly trained bus drivers or bus employers who allowed inexperienced bus drivers behind the wheel.
Contact the tenacious Des Moines lack of bus driver training lawyers of LaMarca Law Group, P.C., at (515) 705-0233 to learn more about your rights.
Types of Bus Driver Mistakes
There is a list of requirements for bus company owners and supervisors to follow in order to ensure that their drivers are safe for driving a bus. Unfortunately, some of these parties fail to assume their duties, potentially allowing dangerous drivers on the road. The following are common mistakes bus drivers can cause due to lack of training:
- Failure to identify potential mechanical errors
- Driving with too many passengers
- Driving on incorrect roadways
- Irresponsible driving in adverse weather
- Failure to follow proper operating or safety procedures
Inexperienced, untrained bus drivers can cause devastating accidents when they make mistakes. Sadly, bus accidents are often catastrophic due to the amount of passengers that may be harmed.
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There is no excuse for a negligent bus company to allow unsafe drivers on the road. Due to their breach of duty, they may be held responsible for any injuries that occurred as a direct result of their negligence. If you or your loved one has been injured in a bus accident, you can fight back.
Contact a Des Moines lack of bus driver training attorney at LaMarca Law Group, P.C., today at (515) 705-0233 for a free consultation.
