A bus accident can cause serious injuries to passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and occupants of other vehicles. Because buses are large, heavy vehicles that often carry multiple people, a single crash can lead to severe injuries, complicated insurance issues, and claims involving several responsible parties.
BHL Accident Lawyers represents people injured in bus accidents involving public transit buses, school buses, shuttle buses, tour buses, charter buses, private buses, airport shuttles, hotel shuttles, and other commercial passenger vehicles. Our firm helps injured victims pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, future treatment, and the long-term impact of their injuries.
Bus accident cases can be more complex than ordinary car accident claims. The case may involve a government agency, transportation company, private bus operator, school district, maintenance contractor, negligent driver, or another responsible party. Some claims also have strict deadlines that can be shorter than expected.
If you were injured in a bus accident, BHL Accident Lawyers can review your case, explain your rights, and help you determine the best next step during a free consultation.
Bus accident claims often involve more legal and factual issues than a typical vehicle accident. A bus may be owned or operated by a public agency, school district, private company, hotel, airport shuttle service, employer, tour company, or transportation contractor. Each situation can affect who is responsible and how the claim must be handled.
Bus accidents may also involve multiple injured people. Passengers may not know exactly what caused the crash because they were seated, standing, boarding, exiting, or facing away from the impact. Pedestrians and cyclists may suffer catastrophic injuries because of the size and weight of the bus.
A strong bus accident case requires careful investigation. Important evidence may include driver records, maintenance records, route information, surveillance footage, dash camera video, onboard camera footage, witness statements, accident reports, vehicle inspection records, and company safety policies.
BHL Accident Lawyers investigates bus accident claims to determine what happened, who may be responsible, and what compensation may be available.
Bus accidents can happen because of driver negligence, poor maintenance, unsafe company practices, dangerous road conditions, or the negligence of another driver.
Common causes of bus accidents include:
In some cases, the bus driver may not be the only responsible party. A transportation company, maintenance provider, vehicle manufacturer, government entity, school district, or another driver may also share responsibility.
Determining liability in a bus accident requires a careful review of the facts. Depending on the case, one or more parties may be responsible.
Potentially liable parties may include:
BHL Accident Lawyers investigates each potential source of liability so injured clients do not overlook available claims or insurance coverage.
If you were injured in an accident or at work, you do not have to figure out the legal process alone.
Belal Hamideh Law offers free case evaluations so you can understand your rights, your options, and the best next step.
Contact Belal Hamideh Law today to speak with a California injury lawyer about your case.