An investigation that occurs after a bus crash is similar in many aspects to the investigation that occurs after any type of car accident. However, with the bus crash, there is usually more at stake, and much more evidence will need to be gathered.
An investigation must be conducted in order to ensure that liability is properly assigned. After a bus crash occurs, there will likely be many parties who have sustained injuries or property damage that will initiate injury claims. This investigation will be carried out not only by law enforcement at the scene of the incident but also by insurance carriers, legal teams, and possibly even regulatory agencies, depending on the type of bus that crashed.
Determining liability will help figure out who has to pay compensation to which party. This could include the bus company or their insurance carrier paying compensation to passengers and other parties involved. If another driver was responsible, either completely or partially, for the incident, then they may be responsible for paying compensation.