[12-13-2021] Mono County, CA – Bus Accident near Bridgeport Injures One person

One person was injured following a traffic crash involving an Eastern Sierra Unified School District bus near Bridgeport on Monday evening, December 13, 2021.

The crash occurred on Highway 395, just south of Bridgeport in Walker River Canyon, at approximately 4:20 p.m.

An Eastern Sierra Unified School District bus carrying eight students lost control for unclear reasons and veered across the centerline. The bus then struck an oncoming Toyota Tacoma.

A passenger inside the Toyota was trapped in the wreckage and was extricated by emergency personnel. The trapped passenger sustained moderate injuries in the crash and was immediately taken to an area hospital for treatment.

The bus driver and the eight students in the bus were uninjured in the crash. Information about the crash is limited at the moment.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

School Bus Accident Statistics

The NHTSA defines school bus crashes as any crash in which a vehicle that is used as a school bus is involved, no matter how it looks. This includes situations where kids get in or out of cars at school.

Many people who died in school bus accidents between 2010 and 2019 lived outside of the school bus, and a lot of people who died were pedestrians, too.

The National Safety Council (NSC) looked at data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and found that 109 people died in school bus-related crashes across the country in 2019. (NHTSA).

According to the study, 277 people died, and 3,939 people were hurt when buses and trucks collided in California. Because buses are so big and heavy, they can cause a lot of damage. So, if you were hurt in a bus accident, let a lawyer from Arash Law help you get the most money possible.

Bus Accident Lawyers for Victims in Mono County

Mass transportation companies have insurance policies that cover them in case of accidents, and they probably make a lot of money every year. If you were hurt, lost money, or had other problems because you were using their service, you should get money for that, too. Usually, the only way to get that money back is to fight for it, and that’s usually the case.

Remember that when you use mass transportation, it’s their job to keep you safe, no matter what. It’s their responsibility to pay for the damages you’ve acquired following the accident, including your medical bills and pain and suffering.

Talk to a California bus accident lawyer for help with your specific case. Each bus accident is unique, and there will be a lot of options for people who have been hurt. These are just some general options that most people have after a serious car accident.

If you or a family member has been in a bus accident anywhere in California, contact Arash Law. Our Mono County bus accident lawyers will help you fight for your rights as an injured person. We can be reached at (888) 488-1391 at any time.