Sadly, last week, a West Texas prison bus crash killed eight inmates and two guards, as the vehicle spun out of control on an icy overpass, slid down an embankment and collided with train. 
The accident killed correctional officers Christopher Davis, 53, and Eligio Garcia, 45. The inmates killed were Byron Wilson, 34, Tyler Townsend, 29, Jesus Reyna, 44, Kaleb Wise, 22, Adolfo Ruiz, 32, Michael Sewart, 25, Angel Vasquez, 31 and Jeremiah Rodriguez, 35, according to the Associated Press.
The inmates were being transferred to the Sanchez prison in El Paso from the Middleton prison in Abilene. The crash took place close to mile marker 100 on Interstate 20, near Penwell. One correctional officer, and several other inmates, also suffered critical injuries in the accident.
The accident remains under investigation. The bus was not equipped with seat belts for the inmates, only for the driver and the guards, according to KWTX-TV.
Should I Speak to an Attorney if my Loved One is Killed at Work or in a Bus Accident?
While an investigation should determine who was at fault for this accident and if any lawsuits could potentially be filed, it should be noted that each year, thousands of employees are killed in workplace accidents in the U.S.
Keep in mind, workplace accidents can include instances of violence, fires and explosions, transportation mishaps and slip and falls.
When workplace accidents occur, family members have a right to seek compensation for their pain and suffering, as well as lost income. Speak to our attorneys.
