SANTA CLARITA BUS ACCIDENTS

Some of the types of personal injury incidents, in bus accidents include:

• Collisions with Other Vehicles; Bus crashes often happen when they collide with cars, trucks, motorcycles or bicycles at intersections on highways or in busy traffic areas.
• Pedestrian Accidents; Bus accidents can also involve pedestrians who are waiting at bus stops or crossing the road. These accidents might occur due to driver carelessness, failure to yield or placed bus stops.
• Rollover Accidents; Rollover accidents can take place when a bus loses control and tips over onto its side or roof. Factors like speeding and sharp turns can lead to rollover incidents.
• Sideswipe Accidents; Sideswipe collisions happen when a bus hits the side of another vehicle while changing lanes or merging into traffic.
• Single Vehicle Accidents; Bus accidents may also involve incidents where one vehicle is involved, such as veering off the road hitting an object or flipping over due, to driver mistakes or mechanical issues.
• Slip and Fall Incidents; Passengers may get hurt from slipping and falling while getting on or off buses especially if the vehicle lacks proper maintenance or safety features.

Some of the bus companies operating in Southern California are:

• Los Angeles Metro; This transportation authority runs bus services, across Los Angeles County, including Metro Bus and Metro Rapid lines.
• Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA); OCTA offers bus services within Orange County covering both express routes.
• Foothill Transit; Serving the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys in Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties Foothill Transit provides bus services to communities.
• Long Beach Transit; Operating in Long Beach and nearby areas of Los Angeles County Long Beach Transit runs bus services for commuters.
• Riverside Transit Agency (RTA); RTA serves Riverside County with fixed route and commuter bus services.
• San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS); MTS operates buses in San Diego County offering express and Rapid routes.

Injuries commonly associated with bus accidents include:

• Whiplash and Neck Injuries; Sudden jolts during accidents can lead to whiplash or neck injuries.
• Head Injuries; Impacts with surfaces inside the bus or other vehicles can result in head injuries like concussions or traumatic brain injuries.
• Back Injuries; The force of a collision can cause injuries such, as discs or spinal cord injuries.
• Bus accidents can lead to fractures and breaks in the arms and legs.
• Soft tissue injuries, like sprains, strains and bruises can also occur due to the impact of a bus accident.

As per the National Safety Council (NSC) here are the figures on bus accidents in the US; In 2019 around 127,000 injuries were reported involving various types of buses such, as school buses, transit buses and intercity buses. The NSC data shows that bus passengers accounted for 19% of these injuries while occupants of vehicles involved in bus accidents made up 65% of the injuries.

Additionally pedestrians and cyclists represented 15% of bus related injuries. The NSC also documented 42 fatalities linked to bus incidents in 2019. It's worth noting that these statistics may fluctuate annually and might not capture all bus related accidents and harm caused.

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