Maison Law represents victims of bus accidents in Los Angeles. If you or a loved one have been injured in a bus accident, the Maison Law firm can help you get compensation. Bus accidents often leave victims and their families with expensive medical bills, pain, and financial uncertainty. Our bus accident attorneys will protect your right to fair compensation and help you and your family recover the life you had before the accident. Contact Maison Law today for a free consultation and case evaluation.
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Los Angeles Bus Accident?
Let’s say you’re driving through downtown Santa Monica. All of a sudden, a passing LA Metro bus veers into your lane and causes you to turn sharply to avoid being hit, but you end up running into a line of parked cars. To everyone else, the accident appears to be your fault. You’ll need to have proof to show the bus forced you to the side, but with the injuries you’ve sustained from the accident, you’re not even sure you can go to work the next day.
By hiring an accident attorney at Maison Law we can:
- Manage the legal side of your accident by speaking with insurance adjusters on your behalf and filing a personal injury lawsuit against the liable bus company
- Put you in touch with the proper medical professionals to treat your injuries
- Investigate the accident and gather concrete proof such as traffic footage and eyewitness statements to back up your claim
- Recover economic and non-economic damages
If you’ve suffered injuries due to a careless Los Angeles bus driver, our bus accident attorneys are ready to manage your case and help you recover compensation. Contact Maison Law today to discuss the right plan of action for your situation.
Who is Responsible for Bus Accidents in Los Angeles?
The party responsible depends on the type of accident and how it was caused. In bus accidents, there are usually multiple liable parties such as the:
- Bus driver
- Bus maintenance company
- Bus stop property owner
- Bus part manufacturer
- City, county, or state agency
- Bus owner
- Bus driver supervisor
You may be on a boulevard when a Metro Bus changes lanes and smashes into you. You could be on a Dash Bus when your SUV is rammed from behind by a distracted Dash Bus Driver. The City of Los Angeles may be fully at fault.
Even if you are partially at fault for the accident, you will still be able to collect damages, according to California’s Comparative Negligence Law, which states:
“Under the pure comparative negligence rule, the state allows the plaintiff to claim damages for the 1% they are not at fault even when they are 99% at fault.”
So, even though you are still able to collect damages, they will be reduced by the percentage at which you are found at fault. Our accident attorneys at Maison Law will work to keep your percentage of blame as low as possible. And we will demand that all blame be removed if you weren’t at fault in any way for the accident. Contact Maison Law today for a free consultation and case evaluation.
Common Causes of Los Angeles Bus Accidents
All buses driving through Los Angeles are required to offer a “duty of care” toward other drivers. Unfortunately, with Los Angeles being one of the most populated cities in the world, this is not always the case.
Even public bus drivers who are tested for safety and have sparkling records can make reckless decisions. The most common causes of Los Angeles bus accidents are:
- Speeding: If a bus driver faces delays, which is common in a city like Los Angeles, they may feel obligated to speed to meet their scheduled stops.
- Distraction: Passengers can engage in distracting behavior and cause the driver to lose their focus on the road.
- Drunk driving: Bus drivers who were drinking on their breaks or before work make the mistake of driving while intoxicated, putting many passenger’s lives at risk.
- Defective bus: The bus missed scheduled maintenance or certain repairs were not done correctly, causing the bus to malfunction during operation.
- Road hazards: Bad weather and uneven roads could result in a bus accident.
- Overcrowded passengers: If the weight of all the passengers exceed the restricted weight limit, the bus may not operate correctly.
What is the Typical Amount of Compensation for a Los Angeles Bus Accident?
Compensatory damages are awarded to accident victims in the form of economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. While punitive damages are rare, they can be claimed if the accident was done with extreme recklessness or malice toward the victim. Together, these damages include:
- Emergency room treatment
- Hospital bills
- Medications and medical equipment
- Ongoing treatment for current and future medical needs
- In-home care
- Lost income
- Loss of consortium
- Vehicle repair
- Emotional pain
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
FAQs
Q: What if I can’t afford a personal injury lawyer if I’ve been injured in a Los Angeles bus accident?
A: Maison Law works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay anything upfront. We operate on a “no win, no fee” policy.
Q: How long do I have to file a claim against a bus company in Los Angeles?
A: 2 years from the date of the accident is the statute of limitations in California for filing a personal injury claim.
Q: Can my insurance take a share of my injury settlement?
A: Yes, insurers have a contractual right to be reimbursed for the bills they have paid on your behalf after the accident.
Contact a Los Angeles Bus Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one have suffered injuries due to a bus accident in Los Angeles, contact one of our skilled Los Angeles bus accident attorneys at Maison Law. We’ll help you recover compensation for the damages you have suffered. Contact Maison Law today to get the legal help you need. Our consultation is 100% free and you don’t pay a cent until we’ve won your case.
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