Accidents happen all the time. But determining who’s at fault isn’t always straightforward. Sometimes, there’s limited evidence, faulty investigations, human error, or other critical factors. For example, a recent incident occurred when a Greyhound bus overturned on a major Northern California highway. The accident resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries.
“The bus carrying 20 passengers and the driver rolled onto the center divider of Highway 101, a major commuting thoroughfare while heading north around 6:40 a.m., said Lanesha Gipson, a Greyhound spokeswoman.
Gipson said the vehicle left Los Angeles at 11:30 p.m. Monday, with stops planned in San Jose, San Francisco, and Oakland. The driver began his shift in LA, and the company required operators to rest for nine hours between trips.
The accident is under investigation, and the driver, who was one of those sent to the hospital, will be asked to submit a blood sample to test for alcohol and drugs, CHP Officer Chris Miceli said. Prosecutors have been notified, which is a routine measure, he said.
“We still don’t know what caused the accident,” Miceli said.” – www.sacbee.com
After an accident, victims and their families are left with many questions. In this case, was the accident due to rainy weather, driver impairment, distraction, another vehicle on the freeway, or something else? Who’s at fault? The answers are yet to be determined. But what we do know is that this case is anything but simple.
As of today, we don’t know if the victims’ families will take legal action. The process is far from over. But, in these types of cases, there’s bound to be conflicting witness statements and unreliable evidence. The elements of establishing damages in a wrongful death are complex and require a skilled wrongful death attorney.
If you have lost a loved one in an accident and believe you have a wrongful death case, contact one of our Sacramento wrongful death attorneys at Eason & Tambornini, A Law Corporation, for a free consultation.
