Providence, RI — A woman was hospitalized after her leg was run over by a Rhode Island Public Transit Authority bus in Providence on Wednesday, May 20, 2105. The accident took place on Broad Street, around 4:30 in the afternoon.
Witnesses to the accident said that the woman had approached the bus as it was pulling away from a stop, asking to be let on. The woman hadn’t seen the bus before, because it didn’t pull all the way up to the bus stop when it stopped.
The woman knocked on the door, and the bus pulled away from the curb. Someone, the woman’s leg became trapped beneath one of the tires. Emergency crews were called in to help remove the woman, and she was taken to Rhode Island Hospital in critical condition.
The woman’s name hasn’t been released.
The driver of the bus is being questioned by police, and has been put on administrative leave until the investigation into the accident is completed.
Scene of the Accident
View from the Road
Commentary
Such a tragic accident. I wonder how it happened? Was the bus driver not paying attention to the woman knocking on the bus door? Why wouldn’t he stop for her? In any case, accidents involving public transportation vehicles can be very tricky, and they aren’t handled in the same way as other accidents. In Texas, the government has provided a way for those hurt in these types of accidents to be compensated for their injuries. However, there are limits set to the amount of compensation one can receive, and also very strict deadlines that have been set as far as things like submitting paperwork are concerned. This is just things work in Texas, and I’m sure that these laws vary from state to state. In these situations, consulting with experienced professionals is always advisable, as they can help guide you through the process, and make sure you’re not being taken advantage of.
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