One Person Injured In Bakersfield Shuttle Bus Collision On Interstate 5 Near Fort Tejon
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA (January 30, 2023) – At least one person was injured in a Bakersfield shuttle bus accident along Interstate 5 not far from Laval Road by Fort Tejon.
Kern County police officials are saying that the collision took place around 3:30 p.m. not far from Fort Tejon. A shuttle bus and a passenger vehicle collided in the road under unclear circumstances.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victims. One person complained about pain following the crash.
One lane of traffic was blocked off as officers investigated the scene.
Liability For Bakersfield Bus Accidents
Buses are considered “common carriers” and their drivers are held to a high standard in terms of safety. According to the Judicial Council of California Civil Jury Instructions, “Common carriers must carry passengers [or property] safely. Common carriers must use the highest care and the vigilance of a very cautious person. They must do all that human care, vigilance, and foresight reasonably can do under the circumstances to avoid harm to passengers[or property].” Victims of bus accidents tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries including:
- Lacerations
- Head injuries
- Soft tissue injuries
- Broken bones
A large number of collisions are due to bus drivers that fail to maintain a safe distance with the vehicle ahead of them. The FMCSA requires buses that can carry 16 or more people to have at least $5,000,000 worth of liability coverage. Any person that is injured in a bus accident may have legal recourse through a civil claim. A bus accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Bakersfield Shuttle Bus Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the person injured in this crash. It is our sincere hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what happened should speak with investigators.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Bakersfield shuttle bus accident? We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support after a collision we may be able to help you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
