An unfortunate crash in El Segundo on Monday morning (June 27, 2022) left a number of people injured. The LADOT Commuter Express bus crashed with a big rig, leaving the bus flipped on its side, according to the highway patrol. The crash occurred on Imperial Highway and Douglas Street, near Aviation Blvd.
The bus had 20 occupants at the time of the crash. Paramedics responded to the scene, but the severity of the injuries is still unknown. The incident remains under investigation.
Bus accidents, without a doubt, can be very dangerous. Any accident involving a big rig is also likely to be very dangerous as well. It is no surprise that the bus ended up tipping over after the crash. If you or a loved one suffered injuries in this crash, or in a similar crash, you should seek legal assistance as soon as possible – as you might have grounds to file a lawsuit. For more information about the legal options available to you, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm today.
Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers have decades of experience handling all sorts of injury claims, including bus accidents. You can trust that our lawyers can provide you with the guidance that you need to file your accident claim and fight for your rights. If you are ready to explore your legal options, contact us as soon as possible.
Possible Injuries
Bus accidents and truck accidents, both, can lead to devastating injuries. Some of the different injuries that victims can suffer include the following:
- Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Hip injuries
- Knee injuries
- Fractures
- Crushing injuries
- Severed limbs
- Lacerations
- Nerve damage
- Ligament damage
- Muscle damage
- Scrapes and bruises
In bus crashes, resulting injuries tend to be more severe for a number of reasons. Primarily, these buses are not equipped with seatbelts. In addition, these buses are often carrying many passengers (the bus involved in the crash had 20 occupants total). Because of both of these factors, crashes can cause passengers to essentially be thrown around the bus. This can lead to more severe injuries. In addition, accidents involving commercial trucks tend to be associated with more severe injuries as these vehicles are much larger and heavier than any other vehicles on the road.
Regardless of the specific injuries that you or a loved one suffered in a bus accident, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm immediately. Our lawyers are ready to help you better understand the legal options available to you.
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Common Causes of Bus Accidents
Bus accidents can occur for a number of reasons. In most instances, the incident could have been completely avoided. Some of the common causes of bus accidents include the following:
- Driver negligence – falling asleep at the wheel, driving distracted, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, etc.
- Company negligence – failing to train drivers appropriately, failing to ensure that drivers have a valid license, failing to supervise drivers, failing to ensure that drivers have a clean driving record, failing to properly maintain and repair buses, etc.
- City agency negligence – failing to maintain roads to keep them safe for all parties on the road (failing to address potholes, poorly lit intersections, defective traffic lights, etc.
- Vehicle manufacturer negligence – failing to ensure that vehicles on the road are free of defects or hazardous conditions that could lead to an accident
These accidents can, without a doubt, occur for a number of reasons. Regardless of the specific type of incident that occurs, the cause of the incident could be traced back to the negligent or reckless actions of a party or entity – which could help us establish liability.
Understanding Liability – Common Carrier Law
Who is liable for the harm that you or a loved one suffered in a bus accident? Well, based on the concept of negligence, if the incident was caused by a breached duty of care, then the party who owed the duty of care would be liable. In car accidents, the negligent driver that caused the incident is usually liable for all resulting harm. However, bus accidents are a bit different. Bus companies are common carriers; therefore, they are subject to specific laws. Based on these laws, common carriers have the duty to carry passengers safely, always using the highest care and vigilance to avoid harm to their passengers. Because of common carrier laws, bus companies can be strictly liable for any harm to their passengers in a bus accident.
Do You Have the Right to Sue?
Yes – you could have grounds to file a lawsuit. You could file a bus accident injury claim or wrongful death claim. For more information about the legal options available to you, it is essential that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. For mor information about your right to file an injury or wrongful death lawsuit after a bus accident, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm immediately.
Filing a Government Claim
The commuter bus involved in the accident discussed above is a LADOT (Los Angeles Department of Transportation) bus. Because of this, you could actually have grounds to file a government claim against LADOT for any harm resulting from an incident involving their buses. Filing a government claim can be a bit complicated in contrast to filing a regular personal injury claim; therefore, we recommend that you find a lawyer that can help you during the process.
Contact Normandie Law Firm Today
Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers have decades of experience handing all sorts of injury claims, including claims resulting from bus accidents and truck accidents. You can trust that our lawyers will do everything possible handle your claim effectively and help you recover the payout that you are owed. We are completely dedicated to our clients and doing whatever possible to win their claims.
We offer free legal services, which include both free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our personal injury attorneys will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. Our lawyers will provide you with all the information that you need to begin or continue your claim and fight for your rights. If you would like to speak with our experts, contact us today.
Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that you will never be required to pay upfront legal costs. We also work on contingency; therefore, you will not be responsible for paying legal fees until your claim is successful. If you do not win, you simply will not be required to pay anything.
For more information about the legal options available to us, do not hesitate to contact us at your earliest convenience.
