
And now a word about punitive damages
Punitive damages are monetary damages not necessarily for the benefit or compensation of the plaintiff.
Punitive damages are monetary damages not necessarily for the benefit or compensation of the plaintiff.
Learning from mistakes is time-proven and certainly beneficial if the undesirable outcome alters our behavior.
As I reflect back on recent safety initiatives while also looking ahead, two topics stand out in my mind: distracted driving and fatigued driving.
I don’t know of many bus company owners who wouldn’t agree that we expect a lot out of bus drivers.
My last column [BUSRide, January-February 2010, Risk Management] focused on the decision many operators could soon face with regard to retrofitting seatbelts to the existing fleet. Such a decision will ultimately come down to several factors that include cost, restraint capabilities, customer demand and risk.