Drunk Driver Hits Church Bus, Injures 12

Early last Saturday twelve people were injured when the van they were riding in was suddenly hit by a man driving a BMW. The accident took place at western Avenue and Sixth Street in Los Angeles. The injuries were not severe, reports say, likely because of the bus' size but the impact of the crash caused both vehicles major damage. Although most of the injuries were minor, one person is reported to have suffered fairly severe injuries. The man driving the BMW whose identity was not released was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drunk driving.

Drunk driving almost always causes people harm. In fact, it is estimated that more than 11,000 fatalities are caused every year because of driving under the influence. Bus accidents are most typically caused by the bus driver because there are more risks when driving a bus and they tend to cause more damage. In this case, however, it was a commercial passenger vehicle that caused the damage to the bus and the injury to the passengers. The extent of the BMW driver's injuries were not reported, but he likely sustained injuries as well.

If you have been involved in a drunk driving accident that you did not cause, you are entitled to compensation. Those who drink and drive put other drivers and pedestrians at risk, and often cause them harm and in some cases death. As a victim of a drunk driving accident, you have the right to seek the legal help of a Los Angeles personal injury attorney from the Pacific Attorney Group. Our lawyers are experienced in handling cases of drunk driving and related accidents, so if you have been injured at the fault of another, contact a Los Angeles drunk driver accident attorney from our firm today.