Bus Accidents
Between 1987 and 1996, there were 141 motor coach accidents, resulting in 442 injuries and 21 deaths. In this same period, interstate motor coach fatalities averaged 4.3 passenger deaths per year. While these statistics compare favorably with railroad casualties—2009 alone saw 197 fatal railroad accidents and over 2,500 non-fatal railroad accidents—buses can pose a substantial risk to passengers and pedestrians. It is often difficult to determine the causes of a bus accident—this is why it is important to contact an experienced Los Angeles bus accident attorney.
Common causes for bus accident injuries
Bus size alone is enough to increase the risk of injury posed by buses. As recently as May of 2010, a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority bus crashed into the rear end of a car, causing injuries to nine people. But, while the size of the bus caused the injuries, the driver was also suspected of alcohol or substance abuse. These are just two possible causes of bus accidents. Other potential causes include the following:
- Driver inexperience
- Faulty equipment
- High driver vantage point, causing little or no visibility of people or small vehicles passing directly in front of the bus
Identifying the cause of any type of public transportation accident—whether they are Los Angeles subway accidents, bus accidents, or if a pedestrian is involved in the accident—can be complicated. It takes the skills of experienced Los Angeles bus accident attorneys to unravel the stories of all parties who may be directly or indirectly responsible.
How Los Angeles bus accident lawyers can help
If you were involved in a bus accident—as a passenger, while riding in another vehicle, or as a pedestrian—it is critical to retain an experienced Los Angeles bus accident lawyer as soon as possible to help you pursue compensation for your injuries and any other damages. At the Law Offices of Nicholas R. Allis, we have the specialized knowledge of transit and other laws that can apply to your case, and we have the skills and resources to build an effective case on your behalf through careful investigation.
Attorney Nicholas R. Allis has a proven track record of success handling all forms of vehicular accidents. He is committed to protecting your rights and interests, whether through insurance claims, settlement negotiations, or before a jury in court.
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You should not have to pay out of pocket when you are injured due to the negligence of a bus driver or a bus company. If you are injured in a bus accident, contact the Law Offices of Nicholas R. Allis. There is no charge for our services unless we win your case.
