School Bus Collided with Car in Bakersfield

A collision between a school bus and a car occurred around 7:45 p.m. between E. Belle Terrace and S. Mount Vernon on Tuesday, September 30^th. Bakersfield Police Department was one of the first responders at the scene. The school bus was not occupied by students during the accident. The car was occupied by one person, the driver, who suffered minor injuries from the incident.

What Can You Do If You Were Involved in An Accident with a Public Transport Vehicle?

If you were a driver who was involved in an accident with a government or state-owned or operated bus, you should know that you are able to file a claim against them or their insurance provider. However, the process is different from filing against a private person or company. Filing a claim against a government or state-owned or operated entity means that you need to follow the Tort Claims Act. If you’d like to know more about what this process entails legally, you can contact us for a free consultation about your case by dialing (877) 871-3256.

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