A fatal semi truck accident involving a bus full of junior ice hockey players occurred in April 2018, leading to a number of fatalities and serious injuries. The parents of one of the teenagers killed in the fatal semi truck accident has filed a lawsuit against the drive, the trucking company, and the bus manufacturer.

The accident occurred when the 29-year-old driver of the truck failed to yield properly at a flashing stop sign, crashing into a bus of junior ice hockey players for the Humboldt Broncos team. In the fatal semi truck accident, sixteen people were killed—most of whom were teenagers. Thirteen others were injured.

The lawsuit alleges that the driver of the semi truck had inadequate training, leading to his failure to stop at the flashing stop sign.

According to the lawsuit, the driver “was not and knew he was not sufficiently skilled or trained to operate the semi,” and “the results of his conduct were catastrophic.” The driver was charged with 16 counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death, as well as 13 counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily injury.

The lawsuit also alleges that the bus carrying the junior ice hockey team was not designed for such a crash, and should at the least been equipped with seatbelts. “It had no shoulder harness seatbelts to keep its passengers inside the bus in the event of an accident and . . . it had no other early warning safety features to warn the driver of the bus of a potential accident.”

On top of damages, the lawsuit also asks that sports team buses in Saskatchewan be equipped with better safety devices, including seatbelts.

Semi Truck Accidents

On average, half a million semi truck accidents occur each year in the United States. Injuries from these accidents can be severe, and many end in fatalities—indeed, more than 100,000 involve a serious injury, and around 5,000 are fatal.

After a fatal semi truck accident, it can feel like there’s nothing that can be done. But injured parties or family members may be able to pursue litigation against the truck driver, insurance company, and trucking company for compensation through truck accident settlements.

In many cases, these kinds of accidents can be extremely severe. Pursuing a fatal semi truck accident settlement can help obtain compensation for injuries, medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, loss of companionship (that is, after the death of a loved one) and more.

In many cases, 18 wheeler accident settlements can amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars or, in some cases, even in the millions. To most effectively handle truck accident litigation, it may help to consult a truck accident lawyer with experience in this area. They’ll be able to help you determine the scope of your claims and the best way to move forward.

Filing a Fatal Semi Truck Accident Lawsuit

If you or someone you love was injured or died in an accident with a semi truck, you may be able to pursue one of these semi truck accident settlements. While filing a lawsuit cannot undo the pain and suffering caused by an accident like this, or bring a loved one back to life, it can offer some substantial compensation to help with medical expenses, lost wages, loss of companionship, and vehicle or property damage, as well as hold the truck company and driver responsible.