Posted on April 26, 2010 by Medifast Coupons
NEW BUS SAFETY RULES NEEDED
The National Transportation Safety Board, the federal agency charged with investigating major transportation accidents, voted unanimously on April 21, 2009, to cite the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ("NHTSA") for failing to implement recommendations that could lead to new safety equipment on buses, including seatbelts and stronger roofs and windows. They have been attempting to get the NHTSA to enact their suggestions since 1999.
A string of deadly bus crashes has led to more urget calls for action. It is absolutely ridiculous that the NHTSA has failed for ten years to enact rules that would save lives. Among the most recent fatal crashes:
January 6, 2008: A commercial bus with a driver and 52 passengers departed Telluride, CO, and ran off the highway near Mexican Hat, UT. The bus rolled once and 51 of the occupants were ejected. Nine passengers died and dozens were injured. The bus was being driven by a 71 year-old driver and was traveling approximately 90 m.p.h. The top was sheered off the bus, ejecting everyone except the driver who was wearing the only seatbelt on the bus, and a single passenger whose leg got stuck.
Thereafter, Mr. Burnett began focusing on personal injury trial law in west Texas. Eventually Mr. Burnett began handling cases throughout the State of Texas as other attorneys began referring their cases to him for preparation and trial. After successfully trying numerous personal injury and wrongful death cases, Mr. Burnett obtained his board certification by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law (2003). As testament to his success, Mr. Burnett is a member of the Multi Million Dollar Advocate Forum, a membership limited to attorneys who have recovered at least $2 million for a single client.
As the founding member of The Burnett Law Firm, Mr. Burnett has successfully represented thousands of individuals and families in their personal injury and wrongful death cases. The Burnett Firm currently represents over 500 individuals, yet Mr. Burnett dedicates himself, his firm and his resources to each client's case as if it were his own family member and would be happy to discuss your potential case with you at your convenience.
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