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On August 3, 2012 a Megabus carrier coach struck a bridge abutment on Interstate 55 near Litchfield, Illinois, killing one passenger and injuring dozens. The Illinois State Police have attributed the cause of the accident to a blown left front tire that was apparently bald.
On Wednesday, August 8, another Megabus caught fire along Interstate 85 near Georgia. No one was injured, but the fire raises renewed concerns about the safety of Megabus and the operation of their buses.
Finally, a 76 year old woman was killed in downtown Chicago when she was hit by a Megabus trying to make a turn. This is the latest in a long string of accidents attributable to Megabus and its operations.
In the Litchfield, Illinois accident, dozens were sent to area hospitals, including seven that were critically injured. One passenger, a graduate dental student at the University of Missouri—Columbia, died in the accident.
Interstate passenger buses such as Megabus are common carriers and are held to the highest standard of care regarding the transport of passengers. They are held to the same standards as airlines and train companies. Oftentimes, these accidents are caused by safety violations, driver fatigue, driver carelessness and driver inattention. The Meehan Law Firm has represented victims of bus accidents, and can offer assistance to victims of Megabus accidents, wherever they might occur. For more information regarding your rights and possible actions against Megabus, contact the Meehan Law Firm.