Man Hospitalized after being Struck by City Bus – Foothill Transit Bus Accident Attorneys

Anytime a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle, the pedestrian is likely to sustain extensive injuries. Of course, when the vehicle involved is a bus, the incident is likely to lead to devastating injuries, which could ultimately be fatal.

Examples of the injuries that pedestrians could suffer could include the following:

• Head injuries, including concussions and skull fractures
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Neck injuries and back injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Fractures, broken bones, and dislocations
• Sprain and strains
• Pelvic injuries, hip injuries, and knee injuries
• Lacerations
• Crushing injuries
• Severed limbs
• Road burn
• Scrapes and bruises
• And more

Some of the possible causes of these accidents can include the following:

• Pedestrians running into busy roads
• Pedestrians crossing at unmarked intersections
• Pedestrians walking on the side on the road instead of the sidewalk
• Distracted driving
• Reckless driving (speeding, ignoring traffic signals, failing to yield, etc.)
• Drunk driving and driving under the influence of drugs
• Dangerous road conditions
• And more

If the incident is determined to have been caused by the negligence of the bus driver and the bus company, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. Specifically, you could have the right to sue Foothill Transit. Foothill Transit is a public agency operated by a Joint Powers Authority that consists of 22 member cities and Los Angeles County. For more information about your right to file a lawsuit after a pedestrian accident involving a Foothill Transit bus, contact the experts here at our law firm at your earliest convenience. Our lawyers are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights.

Injury claims and wrongful death claims involving Foothill Transit can result in the recovery of some of the following different categories of compensation:

• Medical expenses
• Lost earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Wrongful death benefits
• Punitive damages
• Legal expenses

If you have questions about the possible value of your claim, we urge you to speak to our experts as soon as possible for a case evaluation as the value of your claim will be strictly based on the facts surrounding the incident.

Here at our law firm, our pedestrian accident attorneys are more than ready to fight for your right to recover the maximum payout available for your bus accident claim – whether our lawyers have to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial for a fair verdict.

Filing Your Claim on Time – all claims are subject to a statute of limitations or a deadline to sue. In California, government claims are subject to a six-month statute of limitations, meaning that claimants will only have six months to file administrative claims with the appropriate entity. After the initial administrative claim is filed, the claimant will have either six months or two years to file their lawsuits. To ensure that your claim is filed on time, contact the experts here at our law firm at your earliest convenience.

If your or a loved one were struck by a Foothill Transit bus or any other city bus, it is important that you seek legal help as soon as possible. You could have the right to file a lawsuit and receive compensation. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you and your family after such a traumatic incident, contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible. Our experts have decades of experience and are equipped to effectively handle your claim and help you secure the highest recovery available.

Free Case Reviews: we are committed to remaining accessible to all. We offer free consultations and free second opinions, meaning that our experts will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns whether you are looking to start your claim or redirect your claim after starting it with another firm. To schedule a free case evaluation, contact us today.

Zero-Fee Guarantee: our clients will never be required to pay any upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. In addition, our law firm works on a strict contingency structure. Therefore, our clients will not be responsible for paying legal costs if their claims are unsuccessful. If you do not win, you will not pay anything at all.

Contact us today to explore the legal options available to you after a pedestrian bus accident involving a Foothill Transit bus.

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