The best Public Transport injury & Bus Accident lawyers in California
Public Transport injury & Bus Accident
What to do if you are involved in a bus crash
Common Injuries from Bus Accidents
Buses lack automobile safety features like airbags and sometimes seat belts, so even a minor accident can make passengers fall over and cause more serious injuries. Vulnerable passengers, such as the elderly, disabled, or very young children, can be injured by even a minor bus accident. Because buses are so much bigger and heavier than cars, pedestrians are at great risk of serious or fatal injury if they get hit by a bus.
Some common bus accident injuries include:
- Bruises and sprains
- Spinal injuries
- Broken bones
- Brain injuries
Who is liable in the case of a public transport accident resulting in injury to members of the public?
Just like any other motor accident, a bus accident is often not deemed to be 100% the fault of one party and there could be multiple individuals or entities who are held responsible for the accident. It could be human error on the part of the driver, one of the drivers, or even all drivers if there was more than one vehicle involved. If an investigation finds that there is more than one person at fault, then a claim for compensation can be made against all of the liable parties. If there was an issue with the vehicle’s condition or maintenance, then the owner of the vehicle, such as the bus company, may be held liable. In all cases involving bus accidents or other public transport injuries—including slips, trips, and falls while travelling on public transport—it is advisable to consult an attorney who specializes in these cases.
The most common cause of bus accidents in California is driver negligence or driver error. Driving in California requires constant vigilance, and one small slip-up can put dozens of passengers and bystanders at risk of serious injury or death. California’s highways are also frequently used by Greyhound buses, charter buses, and others, and are the sites of sometimes deadly crashes. The congestion associated with California’s population growth, unfortunately, increases the frequency of these horrific accidents.
What Is The Difference Between Bus Accidents And Coach Accidents?
Buses travel along predetermined routes and make multiple stops along the way. Metropolitan transit buses and school buses are the most common examples. Motorcoaches are primarily used for longer-distance travel and are run by private companies like Greyhound. Whether your accident involves a city bus or a privately hired coach, the specialist team of public transport accident attorneys at Stalwart Law Group can help you.
Schedule a free consultation with our team of Public Transport injury & Bus Accident Lawyers
Client Testimonials
Our clients’ satisfaction is our top priority, which is why we always are available to provide personal attention and we work with our clients to match their litigation objectives with their personal and business needs.
Our Location
How to get to our office
To get to our office from downtown Los Angeles we recommend the following methods.
Subway -The journey time between downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood is roughly 18 min. It’s operated by Metro Los Angeles, the Los Angeles to Hollywood subway service departs from Civic Center / Grand Park Station and arrives in Hollywood / Vine Station. Normally 524 subways run weekly.
Taxi -The journey time between downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood is roughly 8 min, depending on traffic, and depending on pickup location, is roughly 6.5 miles. Some of the taxi companies in the area are United Taxi, LA City Cab and Rosie Taxi Cab.
Bus -The journey time between downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood is roughly 30 min. It’s operated by Metro Los Angeles, the Los Angeles to Hollywood service departs from Broadway / 1st and arrives in Santa Monica / Bronson. Normally the bus runs run daily.
Car – Driving time from downtown Los Angeles to Hollywood is roughly 10 minutes depending on traffic. On average, parking lots and garages charge $1.00 per hour and $6.00 per day. On street parking costs $1.00 per hour.