No Injuries in Mission Viejo School Bus Crash

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Samer Habbas, Esq

The Orange County Register reports that a Mission Viejo school bus crash that occurred Tuesday morning, March 24, 2009, has resulted in no injuries. According to the Register, at 7:30 a.m., a car collided with a school bus near Mission Viejo High School. California Highway Patrol is currently investigating the accident.Although no one was injured in this crash, that good fortune is not always the case in a bus accident. Bus accidents like the one in Mission Viejo injure over 1,300 people in California each year.

The size of buses creates conditions which favor injury. The average school bus weighs approximately 24,000 pounds, almost six times heavier than a personal car. The likelihood that a vehicle will cause injury on impact rises dramatically once the bus achieves any kind of speed on the roadways.

Adding to the danger of injury, most school buses do not have seat belts or other safety restraints. When a collision occurs, the passengers are likely to be thrown about the interior by the force of impact. Blunt trauma, concussions and similar injuries are very common in bus accidents. In a worse-case scenario, a passenger can be ejected from the bus on impact, which increases the chances for serious injury exponentially.

Fortunately, everyone involved at Mission Viejo accident seems to have weathered the incident without injury. If you have any questions regarding bus accidents that cause injury, auto injury accidents or related issues, please contact Irvine Personal Injury Attorneys at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas.

Samer Habbas, Esq

Samer Habbas is a California attorney with over 18 years of experience in personal injury law. Throughout his career, he has successfully recovered over $300 million for his clients, solidifying his reputation as a leading advocate in the field. Samer swiftly gained recognition for his adept negotiation skills and unwavering dedication to his clients. His practice spans a wide range of personal injury cases, including car accidents, dog bites, funeral home abuse, premises liability, and wrongful death. Samer is known for his compassionate approach and commitment to securing favorable outcomes for his clients. His expertise has earned him the trust and respect of both his clients and his peers within the legal community. He is also deeply invested in giving back to his community. He actively participates in pro bono work and volunteers his time to various charitable organizations. Samer is a champion for those who have been wronged, leveraging his extensive experience and expertise to make a meaningful difference in the lives of his clients and his community.