Bus Accident Attorneys

With the dramatic increase in gas prices in recent years, more people in California and across the country are turning to buses as their preferred means of transportation. This has led to an increase in the incidence of bus accidents.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reported that 13,261 bus crashes injured 15,575  people and killed 295 in 2011. Driver negligence was the most frequent cause of bus crashes, followed by malfunctioning equipment, poor road conditions, inclement weather, and negligent maintenance.

Claims for Compensation

If you have been injured in an accident involving a bus, you may be able to get monetary compensation for your injuries by making a claim against the private company or municipality that owns the bus. This is best accomplished by hiring a personal injury attorney who has a substantial amount of experience handling bus accident claims. These cases require knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing bus maintenance and operation in addition to a thorough understanding of California’s traffic and civil procedure laws. For bus accidents in Santa Clara County and throughout the Bay area, Abronson Law Offices is your best resource for expert legal representation in bus accident claims.

What to Do at the Accident Scene

If you are injured in a bus accident, your first priority is always to get needed medical attention. While waiting for help to arrive, if you are able, it is a good idea to make a note of the name of the bus company and the driver, along with the bus’s route number and the plate numbers of the bus and any other vehicles involved in the accident. If you have a camera available, try to take photos of the accident scene and all vehicles. Don’t comment on your physical condition to anyone. Sometimes injuries are not immediately apparent, but symptoms can develop over a period of several days.

Once you have seen a doctor, you should call Abronson Law Offices as soon as possible to schedule a free consultation. The earlier we are able to start the investigation, the fresher the evidence will be.

In the meantime, avoid giving a statement to an insurance adjuster or signing medical authorizations or any other papers before you’ve consulted your personal injury attorney.

Hire the Best Lawyer You Can Get

For the best results in a bus accident injury case, you need an attorney on your side who is familiar with the complexities of California bus accident cases. At Abronson Law Offices, we will investigate the cause of the accident and identify the at-fault party. We’ll request your medical and employment records and any information we can use to show the full extent of your losses.

Justice for All

Some people are concerned that they can’t afford a good lawyer. That’s never a problem at Abronson Law, because we accept cases on a contingency fee arrangement. That makes the best legal representation equally available to everyone, regardless of financial status. If we don’t win money for you, you owe no attorneys fees.

Call Abronson Law today to schedule your free, no-obligation case consultation. We will review all the circumstances of your accident and let you know your options. If you are too badly injured to make it to our office, we will meet with you in your home or at the hospital. We are deeply committed to justice for every one of our clients and will fight aggressively on your behalf.