Personal Injury Law

1 Dead, 22 Injured in Southern California Bus Crash

By Ross Jurewitz

A bus carrying passengers from Southern California to Laughlin, Nevada for a gambling trip overturned Saturday morning, killing one passenger and injuring 22 others. The bus, operated by Royal American Tours and Charters of Glendale, was seen veering across lanes and into the median shortly before the crash.

At the time of publication, CHP officers were still investigating the cause of the accident.

Under California law, bus drivers are held to a heightened standard of care, known as common-carrier duties. As a common carrier for pay, operators must use the "utmost" care with respect to their passengers, must travel at reasonable rates of speeds, follow prescribed routes, and must treat passengers with respect in their personal dealings.

If you, a friend, or family member have been injured while being a bus, train, or trolley passenger, contact the Jurewitz Law Group and discuss the matter with one of our attorneys.

Full post as published by San Diego Injury Lawyer Blog on May 19, 2008 (boomark / email).