It was reported that there was approximately 325 fatal bus accidents between 1999 and 2002. In 2002, there was a reported 19,000 people injured in bus crashes according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Florida, California, and New York had the most bus accidents in 2002. 39 percent of fatalities were accounted for by school busses, while 37 percent were accounted for by municipal busses. 58 percent of the fatalities came from other drivers, while 27 percent of the fatalities came from non-motorists (bicyclists and pedestrians).

Terrible injuries have resulted from bus accidents; injuries to pedestrians, riders in other cars and passengers in the bus itself. Those injuries include spinal cord and brain injuries; fractures; sprains; abrasions; soft tissue and internal injuries; burn injuries; and even death. The families and victims of these accidents face incredible amounts of medical bills, and often can't work due to disability.

Bus accidents come in all sorts of different shapes and sizes. Many bus accidents have been the result of inexperience or improper training. Distractions or falling asleep at the wheel have also resulted in a number of bus accidents, as well as intoxication and drug use.

The aftermath of a bus accident is a much more difficult process than a regular car accident. It is very important to have a bus accident lawyer who will always work quickly and efficiently for you in your defense.