A bus carrying teenagers 
returning from a church summer camp overturned in Indianapolis near I-564 this afternoon. Newspapers are reporting that the bus driver told witnesses that his brakes failed, causing the bus to careen into a retaining wall as it rounded a curve and overturned. Three people were killed and 26 other children and adults were sent to the hospital. Was the bus driver properly trained? Well-rested? Did he perform a pre-trip inspection of his brakes? Who maintained the brakes and the rest of the bus? What kind of record does the driver have? How about the bus company? How did it come to be that this truck got on the road, with 37 adults and children, with failing brakes or a driver who, for no apparent reason, accelerated through an exit ramp. This is a horrible tragedy that must be fully investigated.
Lawyers at Leizerman & Associates handle bus and truck accident litigation across the United States. We work with clients and other attorneys across the country to help make sure that every driver log is reviewed, all blackbox data is downloaded, and that a thorough review is performed of all safety aspects of a bus or truck company. We speak regularly to other attorneys to educate them about bus and trucking laws and regulations. We have significant experience navigating the complex waters of trucking litigation. If you have a claim based on severe injury or wrongful death, contact Michael Leizerman at 800-628-4500 to discuss your case and make sure your rights are protected.
