7 Hospitalized after Metro Bus Slams into Lumber Truck in South El Monte – Bus Accident Attorneys

Seven people were hospitalized after a Metro bus slammed into a truck carrying lumber in South El Monte early Wednesday morning on December 18, 2024. The collision occurred at approximately 6:20am on Rosemead Boulevard near Klingerman Street. The Metro bus involved in the collision was like 266 which travels between Sierra Madre and Lakewood.

According to a Metro spokesperson, the bus involved in the crash was operated by a contractor – Southland Transit.

According to a spokesperson, seven people were hospitalized; this number includes the bus operator. Preliminary reports indicated that up to twelve people may have been injured. The condition of the bus riders has not been disclosed.

After the incident, the northbound lanes of Rosemead were closed between Klingerman Street and Rush Street while the investigation was being conducted. The incident is being investigated by the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department.

Bus Accidents are Very Common – Unfortunately, bus accidents involving city buses (specifically, Metro buses) have become increasingly common. Without a doubt, these incidents could result in many different injuries to bus riders and any other individuals involved in the crash. If you or a member of your family suffered injuries in a bus accident, it is important that you seek legal help as soon as possible. Based on the details surrounding your bus accident, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. You could also be entitled to receive compensation. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to the experts here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group as soon as possible.

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Possible Causes of Bus Accidents

Potential causes of bus accidents could include the following:

Distracted driving
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Driving fatigued
Mechanical failures
Negligent hiring practices
Negligent training and supervision practices
Dangerous road conditions, including poorly lit roads, blind intersections, etc.
Dangerous weather conditions
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Injuries Resulting from Metro Bus Accidents

Some of the injuries that could occur as a result of bus crashes could include the following:

Head injuries, including concussions and traumatic brain injuries
Neck injuries and back injuries
Spinal cord injuries
Fractures and lacerations
Burn injuries
Crushing injuries
Severed limbs
And more

Because bus riders are not restrained by any seatbelt, riders are very likely to suffer extensive injuries in a crash. Of course, bus accidents could also result in fatal injuries. Regardless of the specific injuries that you or a loved one suffered, it is important that you seek legal help as soon as possible. You could have the right to file a claim.

Can I File a Lawsuit?

Yes, you could have the right to file a lawsuit if you were injured in a bus accident. In general, for incidents involving Metro buses, injured bus riders could have grounds to file lawsuits against Metro whether or not the incident was caused by the bus company’s negligence – because buses are common carriers and owe their passengers the highest duty of care.

In the incident discussed above, the Metro bus was operated by Southland Transit; therefore, the operator may also be liable and could be sued. Based on the details surrounding the incident, other parties/entities could be sued as well. These could include other drivers, employers of other drivers involved in the crash, road work agencies, etc.

For more information about your right to file a bus accident lawsuit, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Metro bus accident lawsuit attorneys at your earliest convenience.

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Can I Recover Compensation?

Yes, you could potentially be eligible to recover compensation. Some of the different categories of compensation available for recovery could include medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, property damage, punitive damages, and legal fees. Our bus accident lawyers are fully committed to fighting for your rights and helping you recover the maximum payout available for your claim. Whether our legal team has to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a verdict, you can trust that we will fight for your right to recover the highest recovery available.

How much can I recover? What is my case worth? These are very important questions. However, since case value is very specific to the details surrounding your case, these questions cannot be answered without a thorough case review. For more information about the possible value of your bus accident claim, contact us today.

Contact the Downtown L.A. Law Group Today

If you or a loved one suffered injured in a bus accident, you might be interested in exploring the legal options available to you and your family. Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, our personal injury lawyers have decades of experience and are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and recover the payout that you are owed. Our team is not afraid to take on any negligent party or entity to fight for your right to get justice. If you are ready to discuss the legal options available to you, contact our bus accident lawsuit lawyers.

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Our law firm is proud to offer a Zero-Fee Guarantee, meaning that you will not be required to pay any upfront legal costs for our legal services. In addition, our law firm works on a strict contingency structure; therefore, you will not have to worry about paying anything if your lawsuit is ultimately unsuccessful. If you do not win, you simply will not be responsible for paying anything.

If you are ready to discuss your right to sue with our bus accident lawyers, contact us today!

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