Miami, FL — Twenty-two people were injured, 20 of whom had to be taken to local hospitals after a bus crashed in Miami, Florida, while trying to avoid an accident with another vehicle.
The accident took place on Thursday, February 26, 2015, in the 1500 block of NW 36th Street. According to local reports, an SUV being driven by 34-year old Natashus Registe failed to stop at a stop sign. A public transit bus attempted to avoid a collision and drove into the side of South Florida Store Fixtures, a local business.
Of the 20 passengers that had to be taken to local hospitals, most of the them sustained only minor injuries. Two sent to Ryder Trauma Center were listed in serious condition.
A 14-year old girl inside the SUV was also injured and taken to a nearby hospital. The accident is still under investigation.
Scene of the Accident
Commentary
Figuring out liability in an accident like this is pretty easy. However, it can be difficult for those involved in the accident, because regardless of many were injured, a typical auto insurance policy is only ever so big. And when medical bills are concerned, most know that money has a way of disappearing very, very quickly. This can create a bit of a mad dash to the courthouse, with everyone injured jockeying for the first spot in line.
Unfortunately, accidents like this can be even more difficult, as the person at fault for the crash has no evidence that she is, in fact, insured. In these cases, those who cause accidents can open themselves up to lawsuits in which certain assets can potentially become a target. Another possibility is that the transit company has a UIM policy, which stands for uninsured motorist. A UIM policy is something that an entity — typically a business — will pay a premium for that will “cover the gap” that another’s party won’t cover. Those policy’s could also cover injuries, but doesn’t pay out automatically. Unfortunately, that’s something that those involved in these sorts of accidents have to seek out.
— Grossman Law Offices
