There are transit buses, school buses, and charter buses. Passenger buses can also travel from one end of California to the other.
Sometimes, those buses are involved in accidents, and passengers or others are injured or even die. Victims and their families become eligible for compensation for their injuries and losses.
A Placer County personal injury lawyer at the Manzoor Law Firm can protect your best interests and get you the compensation you deserve for your injuries and losses.
Common Causes of Bus Accidents
A bus crash California might be caused by any number of reasons. A bus driver or other motorist might become distracted and take their eyes off of the road or hands off the steering wheel. A driver might even be tired and cause a crash. Then, some might be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of the two.
Bus Accident Injuries
Nearly all buses don’t have seat belts. In a crash, passengers can be thrown to the floor, against other seats, windows, or even against each other. Some common injuries that might be caused as a result of a bus crash include the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries.
- Spinal injuries.
- Damage to internal organs.
- Facial and dental injuries.
- Joint injuries.
Compensation
After being injured or losing a loved one in a bus accident, you’ll want to take quick action to preserve and protect your rights.
Pursuing compensation after a bus accident can be complex similar to victims from other accidents. That’s why you need to hire a knowledgeable and effective California bus accident attorney to represent you after a bus accident. Otherwise, the bus company or its insurer will likely take advantage of you.
Contact our bus accident lawyers at the Manzoor Law Firm for a free consultation and case evaluation as soon as you can after being injured or losing a loved one in any bus accident. When you hire us to represent you, our objective will be to obtain the maximum settlement or verdict you deserve.