Below is an account of a vehicle accident involving a bus with somewhat unusual characteristics 

In 2007, Overlawyered.com posted (link below) on the bus accident that resulted in a $2.8 million judgment against the bus company.

Vehicle 1 was traveling on an Interstate highway and was struck from behind by Vehicle 2.  Vehicle 1 traveled across the median and into the path of the bus which was traveling in the opposite direction.

The lawyer for Vehicle 1's occupants produced an expert witness who testified of deficiencies in the bus company's brake maintenance and driver training programs.

Despite the fact the bus didn't cause the accident, the bus company ended up with a judgment of just under $3 million.

This is a good example of why a good company safety and loss control program should extend beyond simple OSHA compliance.  As a safety consultant, you might want to save this article to explain this importance to current and future clients.  It could result in the client asking you for additional safety consulting and training services.

It would also be a strong example to use in any driver training and/or vehicle maintenance training activities you provide to clients.

The Overlawyered.com discussion of this vehicle accident may be found here