Auto accidents can happen to anyone at any time on the road. These accidents can lead to a number of injuries, some of which can even be fatal. These incidents can occur in normal passenger vehicles as well as on city vehicles, like airport shuttles. Countless people use airport shuttles to get around the airport to and from terminals, for example. Unfortunately, auto accidents involving these airport shuttles are always a possibility.
The latest airport shuttle crash occurred on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at around 12:45pm at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). According to reports, the bus crashed into a pole near a ramp to Sky Way. At least two people were rushed to local hospitals in serious conditions. Seven others were transported with only minor injuries. There was a total of twenty-four people on the shuttle when the crash occurred (including the shuttle driver).
The incident remained under investigation.
If you or a loved one suffered harm in an airport shuttle bus accident, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Based on the details surrounding the incident and the harm that you suffered, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit. Our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to file an accident claim against the airport and fight for your rights.
Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our airport shuttle accident attorneys have decades of experience handling all sorts of injury claims. Our injury lawyers are not afraid to take on the airport and fight for your rights. You can trust that our lawyers are more than ready to do whatever possible to ensure that you are rightfully compensated for the harm that you or a loved one suffered in an airport shuttle accident.
If you are ready to speak with an expert, contact us today.
Possible Causes of Airport Shuttle Accidents
Airport shuttle accidents can happen for a number of reasons, some of which can include the following:
- Reckless driving, including speeding, disregarding traffic laws and signals, etc.
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or even driving fatigued
- Unlicensed, untrained, unskilled drivers behind the wheel
- Road rage, or aggressive driving
Regardless of the specific cause of the accident, victims could suffer a number of injuries.
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Airport Shuttle Accident Injuries
Airport shuttle accidents could result in a number of injuries, some of which could include the following:
- Head injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Shoulder injuries, hip injuries, and knee injuries
- Crushing injuries
- Fractures
- Severed limbs
- Impalement injuries
- Scrapes and bruises
- Lacerations
Of course, in minor incidents, the resulting injuries will only be minor. However, some crashes can be severe enough to result in significant injuries, some of which can cause permanent harm and even be fatal. Regardless of the harm that you or a loved one suffered in an airport shuttle crash, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible – as you could have grounds to file a lawsuit.
Who Is Liable?
Who is liable for the harm that you or a loved one suffered in an airport accident? Typically, the party or entity that caused the accident could be liable for all resulting harm. This is normally another driver on the road or his or her employer, for example. Can the airport be liable? Is the airport liable for any harm that occurs on an airport shuttle? Yes – the airport could be liable. The shuttle service is a service that is provided by the airport to help get travelers where they need to go. The airport owners have a duty to keep travelers safe while on their premises and while using their services. In addition, buses and shuttles are common carriers; therefore, the companies that operate them could be strictly liable for any harm that passengers suffer. In other words, LAX could be liable for the harm resulting from an airport shuttle accident.
What if the incident involved a third-party shuttle? There are many companies that offer shuttle services to and from the airport. These shuttles can be associated with hotels, resorts, and even amusement parks. In case of an accident, the third-party company that owns and operates the shuttle could be liable for any resulting harm.
For more information about liability and whether you can file a lawsuit after an airport shuttle bus accident, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible.
Compensation for Shuttle Bus Accidents
Based on the details surrounding your airport shuttle bus accident claim, you could have grounds to recover compensation. What could you recover? You could potentially recover compensation for some of the following:
- Medical costs
- Lost earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Loss of consortium
- Funeral and burial costs
- Punitive damages
- Legal costs
For more information about the total compensation that you could be eligible to recover if your airport shuttle bus lawsuit is successful, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible. Our experts are ready to aggressively fight for your right to recover the highest settlement available for your claim.
File Your Airport Shuttle Bus Accident Claim On Time
If you are filing an injury claim against the airport, it is essential that you take action as soon as possible. To sue the airport, you will need to file an administrative claim within just 6 months of the incident. After filing this initial claim, the city entity will have only 45 days to respond. If they respond and deny your claim, you will have another 6 months to file a lawsuit in civil court. If the city entity fails to respond, you will have up to 2 years to file a lawsuit in civil court. It is important to note that failing to file your claim on time can result in completely losing the right to file a lawsuit.
Contact the Normandie Law Firm Today
Here at our firm, we are dedicated to remaining accessible to all parties in need of legal help. Our lawyers have decades of experience and are not afraid to file a lawsuit against the airport or any other entity. If you were injured in a LAX shuttle bus accident, our lawyers can hel-p You can trust that our lawyers are going to go above it all to fight for your rights and get you the recovery that you are owed. We offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our experts will be available to provide you with all the information that you need to begin or continue your claim.
We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee; therefore, you will never have to pay upfront legal costs. In addition, we work on a strict contingency structure, meaning that you will only be responsible for legal fees if you win your claim.
If you are ready to discuss your legal options with our experts, contact us today.
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