6 Things to Do If You Are Hurt in a Bus Crash

Jul 06,2016

A bus crash caused serious traffic delays in Palm Springs Thursday morning. A SunLine Transit Agency bus collided with a Toyota Corolla on Gene Autry Trail near Desert Center Drive around 10 a.m. The Corolla was traveling north on Gene Autry at high speeds when it struck the meridian, and then entered the southbound lane and sideswiped the bus.

The SunLine bus sustained some damage, but the driver and two passengers on board were uninjured. Southbound Gene Autry was shut down at Tamarisk Road while police cleared the scene, causing delays for about an hour. The Corolla driver has not been charged, and police do not suspect drugs or alcohol played a role in the bus crash.

Fortunately no one was seriously injured in this crash, but oftentimes that isn’t the case. If you are injured in a bus accident, here are 6 things to do right away:

No matter the extent of the injury, seek immediate medical attention. If anyone else involved in the accident was injured, make sure they also receive prompt medical attention.
Call the police to report the accident.
Get the contact information of others on the bus, especially anyone who was injured in the crash.
If there were any witnesses to the crash, ask them to give a statement to the police and try to get their contact information.
Take photos of the scene and your injuries.
Contact an experienced personal injury attorney to help you navigate the legal process.

“We’re thankful this bus crash didn’t cause major injuries or damage. If you’re ever in a bus crash, be sure to get the medical attention you need right away,” said Attorney Walter Clark, founder of Walter Clark Legal Group.

Our firm has been handling personal injury cases throughout the California Low Desert and High Desert communities for over 30 years. With a 95% success rate, the California personal injury attorneys at Walter Clark Legal Group will fight to hold those responsible for your loss accountable and win compensation to cover medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you have been injured in an auto accident and want to discuss your legal options, contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer. We have offices in Indio, Rancho Mirage, Victorville, and Yucca Valley and represent clients through the entire California Low Desert and High Desert communities.

DISCLAIMER: The Walter Clark Legal Group blog is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended as legal or medical advice. References to laws are based on general legal practices and vary by location. Information reported comes from secondary news sources. We do handle these types of cases, but whether or not the individuals and/or loved ones involved in these accidents choose to be represented by a law firm is a personal choice we respect. Should you find any of the information incorrect, we welcome you to contact us with corrections.