Scooter Rider Injured In Downtown, Los Angeles Bus Accident By The Intersection of Seventh Street and Maple Avenue
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (May 22, 2022) – A scooter rider was seriously injured in a downtown, Los Angeles accident with a Metro bus by Seventh Street and Maple Avenue.
Los Angeles County police officials are saying that the accident took place around 6:40 p.m. on Saturday. A scooter rider was involved in a collision with a Metro bus under unclear circumstances.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. They were taken to the hospital in order to receive treatment.
A full investigation in to the downtown scooter accident remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Los Angeles Scooter Accidents
The rise of companies like Lime and Bird has led to a sharp increase in the number of people using scooters. It has also led to a sharp increase in the number of people seriously injured in scooter accidents. According to a new study publish in PLOS, the injury rate for electric scooter riders was higher than the injury rate for motorcycle riders. Scooter riders have a small profile and are more likely to be overlooked by other drivers. There are a number of factors that could potentially influence the likelihood of a scooter accident.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Driver fatigue
- Driver intoxication
- Faulty scooter brakes
Bus companies are considered “common carriers” under the law and their drivers are held to a high standard in terms of safety. Many bus accidents happen when drivers fail to check their blind spots and make dangerous turns in the roadway. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21950, “The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.” A bus driver that fails to yield to a pedestrian or scooter rider could be held at fault through a civil claim. Victims of bus accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- PTSD
- Organ damage
The FMCSA requires commercial buses that can carry 16 or more passengers to have at least $5,000,000 in liability coverage. Any person that is injured may be able to seek aid through a bodily injury claim. Damages can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. Unfortunately, bus companies will often fight hard to deny liability for any accident. A Los Angeles bus accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Los Angeles Bus Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the scooter rider injured in this collision. Any person that may have witnessed the collision should reach out to authorities. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a downtown, Los Angeles metro bus accident? You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. 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 an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
