[12-02-2022] San Mateo County, CA – Bus Crashed Into 16 Cars in Daly City, Injuring 4 People

At least four individuals were injured when a bus collided with 16 cars in Daly City on Friday noon, December 2, 2022.

Authorities confirmed that the crash occurred around 11:50 a.m. in the Serramonte Center parking lot.

Reports state that the driver lost control of the bus as it turned into the shopping center. It jumped a curb and plowed into the parking lot.

Responders arrived at the scene and transported the injured victims to San Francisco General Hospital.

The bus driver claims that the brakes had failed before the collision.

Further details on the crash are underway.

Bus Collision Statistics

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), 232 people were killed in bus accidents in 2017. This was 1% less than the 234 fatal bus accidents in 2016.

In the United States, commuter buses were responsible for 13% of all bus accidents that killed passengers between 2007 and 2017. Around 40% were school buses, and 35% were public transportation buses. In 2017, 13 intercity buses were involved in fatal accidents in the United States. This year saw the fewest bus accidents since the FMCSA began keeping track.

According to National Safety Council (NSC) research, 117 persons died in school bus accidents in 2018. Meanwhile, in California, 277 people were killed and 3,939 injured.

The majority of bus accidents occur as a result of human error. The failure of bus drivers to pay attention or perform their duties can result in an accident. Other negligence could also lead to a bus accident, such as failing to keep the vehicle in excellent condition or providing bus drivers with adequate training.

Bus Accident Lawyers in Daly City

If you have been involved in a bus accident, you must speak with an attorney as soon as possible. You may be persuaded to accept significantly less compensation from insurance companies or other parties on the bus company’s side.

Liability in bus accidents is usually more difficult to establish than in crashes involving typical vehicles. Aside from the driver, numerous other parties may be accountable for your injuries, and multiple parties may share responsibility.

Our bus accident lawyers in Daly City will immediately investigate the matter to determine the responsible party. Our team of legal professionals will guide you through all the procedures so that your case has the best chance of succeeding.

If you have been injured in a bus accident anywhere in California, call us at (888) 488-1391 or complete our “Do I Have A Case?” form.