[06-27-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Three People Critically injured After Two-Vehicle Collision Between LA Bus and Semi-Truck near LAX

According to the authorities, three people were critically injured, and more than ten others were treated after a Los Angeles bus struck a semi-truck near the Los Angeles International Airport Monday, June 27, 2022.

The crash occurred early Monday morning near Imperial Highway and Douglas Street.

According to El Segundo Fire Chief Deena Lee, the semi-truck was parked on the side of the road near Imperial Highway and Douglas Street as the driver was off-loading a scissor lift when it was hit by an LADOT bus.

According to Lee, there were 19 people on the bus.

Lee said the bus driver was sent to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in critical condition. Two passengers were critically injured, and two others suffered “moderate injuries.”

The rest suffered minor injuries, most of whom were sent home.

It’s unclear what caused the crash.

The crash is still under investigation.

Bus Accident Statistics

Commercial transportation companies are subject to various FMCSA and California laws, and buses are no exception. Buses are referred to as “common carriers” because they transport passengers. Common carriers are required by California law to exercise greater caution than other professional drivers.

Because bus operators and drivers frequently break the law, public transportation users are more likely to suffer injuries or pass away.

According to the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration), 232 people lost their lives in bus accidents in 2017. Compared to 2016, when 234 bus accidents resulted in fatalities, this was 1% less.

Intercity buses were to blame for 13% of all bus accidents that resulted in fatalities in the United States between 2007 and 2017. School buses made up about 40% of the total, and public transportation buses made up about 35%. In 2017, 13 intercity buses in the US were involved in fatal accidents. Since the FMCSA began keeping track, this was the fewest bus accident ever recorded.

117 people lost their lives in school bus collisions in 2018, according to a study by the National Safety Council (NSC). In the interim, 3,939 injuries and 277 fatalities were reported in California.

According to the study, California’s bus and truck collisions caused 277 fatalities and 3,939 injuries.

Most bus accidents are the result of human error. Accidents can occur when bus drivers aren’t paying attention or don’t follow protocol. Other negligence, such as failing to maintain the bus in good condition or provide bus drivers with the proper training, could result in a bus accident.

Los Angeles County Bus Accident Lawyers With a Winning Track Record

After your accident, you should speak with a bus accident attorney as soon as possible. You might be forced to accept much less compensation than you are entitled to by insurance companies and other parties working on the bus company’s behalf.

Liability determination in bus collisions is frequently more challenging than in collisions involving regular vehicles. In addition to the driver, many other parties may be responsible for your damages, and multiple parties may each bear a portion of the blame.

The Los Angeles County bus accident lawyers with Arash Law will review the evidence to identify who is liable for your losses.

During your free initial consultation, our lawyers will explain the steps you should take (and the errors you must avoid) to give your claim the best chance of success.

If you or a loved one has recently been hurt in a bus accident anywhere in California, get in touch with Arash Law. As a victim who has been injured, we want to help you assert your legal rights. Call us at (888) 488-1391 to get in touch.