[01-28-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Five People Injured After a Traffic Crash Involving a Bus on S. Normandie Avenue

At least five people were hurt after a major traffic crash involving a Metro bus on S. Normandie Avenue on Friday night, January 28, 2022.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the accident happened at approximately 8:00 p.m. at 822 S. Normandie Avenue.

A Metro bus and an unspecified passenger vehicle collided on the roadway for unclear reasons. The circumstances leading up to the crash have not been established.

The passenger vehicle caught fire after the collision. Four people inside the passenger car sustained serious injuries and were rushed to an area hospital for treatment.

Meanwhile, the bus driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Bus Accident Statistics

Buses are a popular mode of public transportation. Buses are used in the United States to transport big groups of people and transport our children to and from school. Every year, up to 700 million people commute by bus. Passengers, other drivers, and their families reasonably expect to arrive safely at their destinations.

Approximately 5% of Californians utilize public transportation to get to work, which translates to millions of bus rides each year. The Los Angeles Metro, Amtrak Thruway bus, California Rail, and local public bus lines are good ways to get around busy cities.

When you board a bus or entrust your child to a school bus, you expect the driver, the bus company, the bus manufacturer, and other parties to do their bit to ensure that each ride is safe.

Unfortunately, bus accidents are very common in the country. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 109 individuals killed in bus accidents in 2019.

Los Angeles Accident Lawyers for Victims of Bus Accidents

Legally, a bus may be classified as a commercial vehicle, subject to the same federal and state standards that govern commercial vehicle accident litigation. Government bodies operate a large number of buses, especially school buses.

Claims against commercial motor carriers and the government are difficult to navigate. Working with a knowledgeable attorney who can develop a strong claim and demand full and fair compensation on your behalf is critical.

Every bus accident situation is different. Numerous factors contribute to these collisions, and victims can sustain many serious injuries, including brain trauma, shattered bones, soft tissue injuries, internal organ damage, and many more. Arash Law’s Los Angeles County accident attorneys can assist you in filing a personal injury claim.

Contact Arash Law if you or a loved one has recently been involved in a bus accident anywhere in California. We want to assist you in asserting your rights as an injured victim. We can be reached at (888) 488-1391 at any time.