Texas Accident & Injury News
Accidents and injuries can occur on city and private buses.
Pedestrian Attempting to Cross Loop 410 Struck by VIAtrans Van
According to a KSAT News report, a man died after being hit by a VIAtrans van while crossing Loop 410.
Police reported the accident happened at around 3:40 a.m. October 31st, on Loop 410 Westbound near the Evers Road exit. The man was attempting to run across the highway when he was struck. He was then rushed to the hospital in critical condition, where he later died of his injuries. A VIAtrans representative stated that there were no passengers in the van at the time of the accident, and the van driver was not reported to be injured. No other vehicles were involved. According to the report, the man was believed to be in his 30s. SAPD’s investigation is ongoing.
Did You Know?
A similar incident occurred last week when a man attempted to cross Loop 410 near Nacogdoches and was killed by a passing truck.
Top 3 Injuries on City/Private Buses and Why They Happen
Whether city or private, bus accidents can result in serious injuries.
Though the number of people using public transportation in San Antonio has declined since the pandemic, buses still transport an average of 2.5 million people across the city monthly. Between 2020 and 2024, the FMCSA reported 5,067 bus accidents across the State, 2,433 of which resulted in at least one injury and 82 resulting in at least one fatality.
Most Common Bus Accident Injuries
Bus accidents often result in more serious injuries than car accidents, due mostly to the size and weight difference between buses and passenger vehicles. The most common injuries from bus accidents include:
- Head Injuries — TBI, concussions, and other head injuries are some of the most common injuries resulting from bus accidents. These injuries can leave victims paralyzed or disabled for the rest of their lives and frequently result in death.
- Crushing Injuries — Crushing injuries are more common in bus accidents when the bus is full and passengers are tightly packed in. Crushing injuries involve things like broken bones, severe bruising, and internal organ damage.
- Spinal Cord Injuries — Herniated disks, fractures, and back injuries that can lead to paralysis in extreme cases.
Why Do Bus Accidents Happen?
Every accident is unique, but there are common factors that contribute to bus accidents across the State, including:
- Driver Error — Careless actions such as speeding, texting, or drunk driving cause millions of accidents, and bus drivers are not immune to these mistakes. Bus drivers are also prone to suffering from fatigue from long shifts or late hours, which can easily contribute to severe accidents.
- Mechanical Failure — Failure to perform routine maintenance can result in mechanical failure due to the buses’ constant use.
- External Conditions — The weather conditions, road surface conditions, and light conditions can contribute to the likelihood of an accident. Bus accidents also increase in frequency during peak traffic hours, such as from 3 PM to 5:59 PM.
If you were injured in a bus accident in San Antonio or anywhere across Texas, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
Injured in a Bus in San Antonio? Call Shaw.
Whether as a passenger, driver, or in another vehicle, if you were hurt in a bus accident that wasn’t your fault, you could be entitled to compensation for things like:
- Ambulance Costs,
- ER Treatment,
- Pain and Suffering,
- Surgeries,
- Trauma/PTSD,
- Missed Work,
- Wrongful Death,
- And More.
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