The good news from a recent accident where a vehicle crashed into a local bus stop station was that no one was hurt. The bad news is that this is a type of accident that’s occurring with more frequency, prompting several parties to sound the alarm regarding the safety of those standing by the side of the road as cars, trucks and SUV’s zoom by as they follow their routine. A recent story pointed out some troubling facts.
According to KTNV:
“We’ve seen it too many times to count in Las Vegas, where a bus stop is destroyed by wayward drivers. It happened again Monday morning at Bonanza and Rancho. Police say no one was hurt, but a homeless man’s shopping cart was totaled. Yet during the last few years there have been close to a dozen accidents where drivers have gone over the curve, striking transit passengers and even killing them while waiting for their ride. The bus stop shelter near Bonanza and Rancho was barely left standing after a vehicle rammed into the structure leaving only an empty space behind.
Vehicles crashing into bus stops have resulted in fatalities like the death of Patricia Hoff back in July of 2008 near boulder hwy. But after a bus safety study the RTC concluded that the collisions have nothing to do with the structure of the shelters but rather with the people in control of the vehicles.”
What’s worst is that there does not appear to be a clear solution to this issue. If you or someone you love has been harmed by a vehicle, you need to seek the help of Las Vegas car accidents lawyers who can sort through complicated fact scenarios and bodies of evidence in order to hold those responsible for injuries accountable. Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Mon, Dec 7, 2009
Bus Accident, Car Accidents, Lawyers that answer their phones, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Victims of Drunk Drivers, Wrongful Death