Greyhound Bus Crash in East Los Angeles Leaves 13 Injured
Investigations continue into a two-bus bus collision on the 10 Freeway in Boyle Heights that sent 13 people to the hospital last Thursday. Los Angeles firefighters were notified of an accident involving a Greyhound bus and a Foothill Transit bus on the rain-slicked freeway just before 11 AM. Thirteen ambulances were dispatched to the eastbound express lanes near Soto Street, where a Greyhound bus had rear-ended a Silver Streak commuter bus. At least 40 passengers were evaluated for injuries and 13 were transported to local hospitals for medical treatment. Fortunately, there were no fatalities, but one of the injured is reportedly in critical condition.
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Guidance from Los Angeles bus accident lawyers
As liability issues loom, Ellis Law bus accident attorneys continue our own investigations into the East LA crash. There are several parties that may be held accountable for the victims’ injuries, related medical bills, pain and emotional trauma.
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE WAS INVOLVED IN THE GREYHOUND-FOOTHILL COMMUTER BUS ACCIDENT, YOU MAY HAVE A CLAIM FOR MONETARY DAMAGES!
We highly encourage anyone who was harmed in this collision to reach out for a free legal consultation as soon as possible.
In our decades of award-winning personal injury litigation, we have seen the long-term effects suffered by accident victims and their loved ones. Whether dealing with chronic pain, PSTD, or the lost productivity associated with physical injury, it is critical that you retain a trusted attorney who has a successful track record handling bus accident claims. Ellis Law offers aggressive representation that gets results. With a strong advocate in your corner, you will be able to pursue the full value of your case, as determined by our in-house team of experts.
Greyhound-Foothill commuter bus crash liability
Representatives for Greyhound confirmed they will be conducting an independent investigation into the accident. What we know from California Highway Patrol and aerial footage from the scene is that the Greyhound bus, carrying 38 passengers, struck the rear bumper of the transit bus as it was slowed down on the eastbound Express Lane. It is uncertain if the driver of the Greyhound bus was applying his brakes at the time of the collision or tying to maneuver around the transit bus.
Bus drivers are held to a higher duty of care when transporting passengers, and as such must exercise reasonable caution to prevent injury or harm. As authorities delve deeper into the causes of this bus accident, special care must be taken to establish which party or parties are responsible.
Liability may hinge upon a number of factors, including:
- Weather and road conditions
- Driver error
- Vehicle speed
- Driver fatigue
- Mechanical failure
- Negligent maintenance
- Driver distraction
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Given the time-sensitive nature of personal injury claims, it’s important to take action as quickly as possible. Find out if you have a case by scheduling a complimentary case review with a Los Angeles bus accident lawyer at Ellis Injury Law. Insurance companies never settle for less than our clients deserve, because they know we have the expertise to win in court.
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Additional Resources on the Greyhound Bus Crash:
- ABC 7, 13 injured in bus crash on 10 Freeway in East Los Angeles, http://abc7.com/tag/car-crash/
- KTLA, 13 Hospitalized After Greyhound Bus Collides With Foothill Transit Bus on Rainy 10 Freeway in Boyle Heights, http://ktla.com/2018/03/22/13-hospitalized-after-greyhound-bus-collides-with-foothill-transit-bus-on-rainy-10-freeway-in-boyle-heights/
- Daily News, Two-bus crash on 10 Freeway in East LA sends 13 to hospital https://www.dailynews.com/2018/03/22/two-bus-crash-on-10-freeway-in-east-la-sends-13-to-hospital/