Some of the different injuries that bus passengers may sustain in case of an accident can include the following:

• Head injuries, including concussions, skull fractures, traumatic brain injuries, brain hemorrhages, and more

• Neck injuries and back injuries, including slipped discs, compression fractures, complete fractures, and more

• Fractures, sprains, and dislocations

• Severed limbs

• Crushing injuries

• Lacerations

• Impalement injuries

• Nerve injuries, resulting in loss of sensation, numbness, or chronic pain

• Psychological injuries, including post-traumatic stress, depression, panic, and more

• Death

No matter the specific injuries that occurred as a result of a bus crash, injured victims and their families may have the right to pursue a claim.

In cases in which the incident was caused by the negligence of the bus driver (that is, the crash happened due to distracted driving, drunk driving, falling asleep behind the wheel, tailgating, speeding, etc.), then the bus driver could be found negligent. If the bus driver is an employee driving under a bus charter company, then the company may face liability for the bus driver’s actions. If the bus accident is caused by mechanical issues (like brake failures, engine failure, etc.), then the bus company that owns and operates the bus can be liable for the incident. If the bus is owned/operated by a private organization (like a church), then the private organization could be found negligent and be liable for any resulting harm.

If you or a member of your family sustained injuries in the bus crash described above or in any other bus-related incident, it is important that you seek legal help as soon as possible.

Yes, you could be eligible to recover compensation. Based on the details surrounding the incident, you could potentially recover compensation for some of the following:

• Medical costs

• Lost income

• Pain and suffering

• Punitive damages

• Property damage

• Wrongful death benefits

• Legal expenses

• And more

Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, our personal injury lawyers are fully committed to providing you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and recover the maximum recovery available for your claim. Whether our team has to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a verdict, you can be certain that our lawyers are ready to go above it all to get you a fair recovery. Contact us today.

All claims are subject to a statute of limitations or a deadline to sue. In general, failing to file claims on time could result in losing the right to sue entirely. So, how long do you have to pursue a claim? In California, personal injury claims are generally subject to a two-year statute of limitations, meaning that claimants will only have two years to file injury claims. Some exceptions may apply, however, that may ultimately toll or pause the deadline that applies. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the time that you have to file your claim, contact our team today.

Our personal injury attorneys have decades of experience and are committed to getting victims and their families closure after devastating accidents like the one described above. Our lawyers can help you pursue your bus accident claim and hold any negligent party or entity accountable for the harm resulting from the crash. If you are ready to speak with a bus crash lawyer to explore the legal options available to you, contact our team today.

We offer free case reviews, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and ensure that you have access to all the information that you need to either begin or continue your claim. To schedule a free case review, contact our law firm at your earliest convenience.

No Upfront Legal Fees: you will never have to pay upfront legal costs to speak with our lawyers. In fact, since we work on a strict contingency basis, you will not be responsible for paying anything at all if their claims are not resolved in your favor. If your case is not resolved in your favor, you will have to worry about paying any legal expenses!