Man Injured in Arcadia Transit Bus Accident

Male Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Arcadia After Being Hit By Foothill Transit Bus on Live Oak Avenue and Santa Anita Avenue

ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA (January 10, 2025) – A man was seriously injured in an Arcadia bus accident near the intersection of Live Oak Avenue and Santa Anita Avenue.

Los Angeles County officials are saying that the accident took place around 11:00 p.m. on Friday. A pedestrian was hit by a Foothill transit bus under uncertain conditions.

Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims. He was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. A full investigation into the cause of the Arcadia bus accident remains ongoing at this time.

Liability for Arcadia Bus Accidents

Buses can be very dangerous for pedestrians and those in smaller vehicles. According to The Journalist’s Resource, “on average, about 63,000 buses [of all kinds] are involved in an accident each year; about 14,000 result in an injured person, and 325 result in a fatal injury. About 50 passengers (including the driver) are killed, on average, in a given year.” There are a number of factors that could contribute to any bus accident.

A bus driver may be fatigued due to working long hours.
A bus driver may have failed to check their blind spots.
A bus driver may have made an unsafe left turn.

Bus companies are considered common carriers. They must exercise a great deal of caution to avoid hitting pedestrians. According to the Judicial Council of California Civil Jury Instructions, “Common carriers must carry passengers [or property] safely. Common carriers must use the highest care and the vigilance of a very cautious person. They must do all that human care, vigilance, and foresight reasonably can do under the circumstances to avoid harm to passengers [or property].” Among other things, bus drivers must undergo specialized training to be able to handle their vehicle safely.

When a bus driver is negligent and hits a pedestrian, their employer could potentially be held at fault. The institution that operated a bus could be a municipal entity or a private business. In general, employers are liable for the negligent actions of their workers – insofar as those workers were operating within the course and scope of their job duties. Victims of bus accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.

Broken bones
Head trauma
Lacerations
Spinal cord injuries

The vast majority of bus accidents are preventable. They tend to occur when bus drivers fail to check their blind spots. Blind spots are different on buses than traditional vehicles. Bus drivers typically have to rock back and forth to see everything. But far too often this does not take place, and it is innocent pedestrians that pay the price for that negligence. Any person injured in a bus accident may be able to seek justice through a bodily injury claim.

Investigating Los Angeles County Bus Accidents

We at Samer Habbas & Associates PC extend our best wishes to the pedestrian injured in this Arcadia bus accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what happened. Was the bus driver speeding? Were they distracted? Many questions remain unanswered.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a collision with a Foothills transit bus? You may have legal recourse. Our team of bus accident attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that bus companies are held accountable for their wrongful actions. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at 949-727-9300.