Accidents happen all the time. But, determining who’s at fault isn’t always simple. Sometimes there’s limited evidence, faulty investigations, human error, or one of many other critical factors. For example, there was a recent incident where 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.
The vehicle left Los Angeles at 11:30 p.m. Monday with stops planned in San Jose, San Francisco and Oakland, Gipson said. The driver began his shift in LA, and the company requires operators to rest nine hours between trips, she said.
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 particular 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 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 difficult 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 a Sacramento wrongful death attorney at Eason & Tambornini, A Law Corporation for a free consultation.
