[11-09-2022] Tulare County, CA – Bus vs. Truck Collision Leaves Multiple Injuries in Tulare

The California Highway Patrol reported multiple injuries after a crash between a Greyhound bus and a Freightliner truck in Tulare on Wednesday morning, November 9, 2022.

According to the Tulare City Fire Department, the collision occurred early morning on Highway 99 and Bardsley Avenue.

The CHP officers stated that the bus rear-ended the truck towing two tractors. The bus then crossed the center line and smashed through the guardrail dividing the northbound and southbound lanes.

An unidentified number of bus passengers received minor injuries, while two were taken to the hospital. There were 23 passengers in all on the bus when it crashed.

There was only one person on board the Freightliner when it crashed.

The Tulare County School District sent a bus to the crash to help keep the remaining passengers warm until the second Greyhound bus arrived to finish the journey.

Highway 99 was clogged with traffic in both ways while the investigation continued. Alcohol did not seem to be a factor, according to CHP officers.

Bus Accident Statistics

In 2017, 232 people died in bus accidents, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This was 1% less than in 2016, when 234 people died in bus accidents.

Between 2007 and 2017, 13% of all bus accidents that killed people in the US were caused by intercity buses. Half of the cars were used to take kids to and from school, and the other half was used to take people to and from work. In 2017, accidents on American intercity buses killed up to 13 people. This was the safest year for buses since the FMCSA started keeping records.

In 2018, 117 people died in school bus accidents, according to research by the National Safety Council (NSC). During this time, about 277 people died, and 3,939 people were hurt in California.

The research showed that bus and truck accidents in California killed 277 people and hurt 3,939 more.

Most bus accidents happen when people do something wrong. When bus drivers are careless or don’t follow the rules, accidents can happen. Accidents on the road can also occur because of carelessness, like not keeping buses in good shape or not giving drivers enough training.

Bus Accident Lawyers in Tulare

A bus accident calls for prompt consultation with legal counsel. The insurance company for the bus business and its partners may try to persuade you into accepting significantly less money than you deserve.

Fault determination in bus accidents is notoriously tricky, even more so than in standard vehicle collisions. Responsibility for your losses may lie with more than just the driver alone.

With years of experience, our trusted bus accident attorneys in Tulare can provide legal assistance. Our firm has recovered over $500 million for clients thus far.

Our attorneys will discuss the steps you should take and the traps you should avoid to increase the chances of a successful conclusion to your claim during your appointment.

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