June 21, 2012

Accidents involving large commercial vehicles are dangerous and often cause serious injuries because of the force created by their size and weight. Bus accidents are even deadlier because the vehicles are often not equipped with seat belts.

For example, a rear-end collision Wednesday in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania involving a dump truck and a SEPTA bus resulted in 16 people being injured. According to The Inquirer, the Pennsylvania Truck Accident happened at approximately 10:40 a.m. at the corner of Germantown and Windrim Avenues.

Reports indicate that the bus was traveling along Windrim on Route 23 and had slowed down at the corner of Germantown to pick up and drop off passengers when the fully-loaded dump truck that was following it failed to stop and plowed into the back of the bus.

A total of 14 passengers, along with the bus operator and dump truck driver, were all taken to local hospitals to receive treatment for neck and back injuries as a result of the crash.

Investigators say they are continuing to examine what contributing factors, such as drowsiness or distracted driving, may have played a role in causing the accident.

The Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers at Lundy Law say that truck and bus drivers operate under a completely different set of regulations than passenger vehicle drivers. That is why it is so important to talk with an experienced attorney if you have been involved in a Philadelphia Truck Accident.