Bus Accident Lawyers
With the ever-increasing congestion on California’s highways and the rising cost of gas, more commuters are taking the bus and the number of bus-related accidents is also increasing. The size and speed of buses, coupled with a large number of occupants, often cause serious injuries or even death for those involved. An experienced bus accident attorney will investigate and identify the parties responsible for the accident, and take aggressive action to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.

Bus accidents usually involve some form of driver negligence, lack of training, inadequate safety measures, poor weather conditions, dangerous roads, improper maintenance or malfunctioning equipment. In addition, many buses do not have seat belts to protect occupants from being propelled forward or ejected if there is a crash.

Common Causes of Bus Accidents
The first step in winning your bus accident injury claim is to figure out exactly what caused your accident and who is responsible for the resulting damages. While there are many factors and conditions that can cause a bus accident, the most common causes are:

• Bus driver fatigue from working too many hours
• Bus driver error, such as running red lights, failing to yield right-of-way, etc.
• Aggressive driver behavior, such as speeding, rapid lane changing, failing to signal, etc.
• Distracted driving
• Driving under the influence
• Inadequate inspection and maintenance, which leads to mechanical malfunctions

Common Carrier Law in California
State law dictates that common carriers – entities that transport goods or passengers on regular routes at set rates, like buses – “must use the utmost care and diligence for [their passengers’] safe carriage, must provide everything necessary for that purpose, and must exercise to that end a reasonable degree of skill.”

As part of this heightened standard of care, common carriers owe many duties to their passengers, including:

• Safely transporting passengers to their destinations
• Providing a safe space for passengers to enter and exit the bus
• Protecting passengers from harm, including harm by other passengers
• Maintaining the safety of all active vehicles
• Screening and properly training employees

A common carrier that fails to uphold its legal duties can be held liable for all resulting damages to a passenger.

Bus Accident Cases Require Crucial Evidence
At Employment Legal Help, our renowned team of bus accident attorneys can help you gather and preserve key evidence. Here are some examples of evidence that may play a crucial role in proving your claim:

• Damages to involved vehicles
• Bus driver log books
• Bus black box data
• Driver cell phone data
• Witness testimony
• Other physical evidence at the scene, such as skid marks, gouge marks, and yaw marks

It is essential to get started on an investigation as soon as possible; with each day that passes, important evidence could be lost or destroyed – and your case with it.

One Chance to Get Everything You Deserve
Whether you were injured as a passenger, pedestrian, or driver, you need professional assistance from an experienced bus accident attorney who will know exactly which clause of the law to leverage in your particular case. The bus accident attorney you choose could make a difference of hundreds of thousands, even millions of dollars.

At Employment Legal Help, our renowned legal team has won more than $150 million in settlements and verdicts on behalf of our clients. Our bus accident lawyers have the commitment, the passion, and the resources to get you maximum compensation for your losses. Contact us today and learn the benefits of going with a powerful firm that is looking out for your benefit.

Contact Employment Legal Help Today
If you or someone you know has suffered an injury in a bus accident, please contact the expert bus accident injury attorneys at Employment Legal Help today for a free consultation.