Estate Of Woman Killed In Bus Crash Gets 13M

Estate Of Woman Killed In Bus Crash Gets 13M

Introduction

The family of a lady murdered in the summer of 2021 when a driver fell asleep at the wheel and crashed has reached an agreement with PACE suburban bus.

The victim's family will receive $13 million in compensation for her death, which attorneys believe might have been avoided. Most significantly, loved ones said they hope the decision serves as a springboard for change.

The woman's daughter stated that she hopes to see the government take it extremely seriously when it comes to human lives. Employee safety is important, and many laws and regulations should be altered.

On Aug. 15, 2021, the dead woman was a passenger on a Pace bus when the driver fell asleep at the wheel and slammed into a tree, killing her.

According to the attorneys, the driver had sleep apnea, which PACE and its subcontractor, SCR Medical Transportation, Inc., were aware of. Yet, attorneys argued that the driver was still permitted to operate a PACE bus, despite prior recorded problems affecting his ability to drive that should have kept him off the road.

The driver had fallen asleep behind the wheel on May 15, 2021, exactly three months before this fatal tragedy, according to the attorney. He was simply suspended for three months, not dismissed or disqualified, and was promptly reinstated on July 21, 2021. The employer was irresponsible in allowing the driver to return to work without a monitoring system or any potential treatment for his illness.

The driver was unwell, claiming to be too weary, on Aug. 14, the day before the tragic incident, according to the lawsuit, but showed up to work the next day. He acknowledged to partying till the late hours of August 14, 2021, or the early hours of August 15, 2021.

According to the family's attorneys, the driver revealed to authorities on the day of the collision that he had cocaine and alcohol in his system. This would not have happened if (PACE) had followed their own plans. The bus driver involved was detained and accused with DUI and careless driving.