Bus Accident Attorney Helping Those in Riverside, California
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Every year, you hear of major bus accidents in California, where traveling is second nature. People are coming and going to a variety of places, from work to museums and so many other means of recreation. In 2016, 13 people lost their lives and 31 were injured in a huge bus accident case. A tour bus slammed into the back of a semi-truck when it was carrying 44 passengers in Riverside, who were on their way to the Los Angeles area. Many of these accidents happen over the span of a year, but could easily be prevented with a bigger focus on safety.
Have you been injured in a bus accident and received devastating injuries that have left a minor or permanent impact on your life? No matter the size of your accident and injuries, no matter what is necessary to recover, we want to help you with your claim. At the Los Angeles Injury Group, we have experience in bus accident claims and can help you from start to finish as you work through the trials of filing, preparing your case, and going to court or settlement for your matters.
Common Carrier Laws Regarding Bus Accidents
In Riverside, like many areas of California, bus accidents drive based on the premise of common carrier laws. A common carrier is a special mode of transportation that is responsible for transporting people, sometimes for a fee. Common carrier law covers different modes of transportation like school buses, taxis, trains, cable cars, ferries, and more. Common carriers are expected to drive even more safely than regular vehicles on the roadways, as their higher duty of care works to protect those who are using their services. If a bus driver, then, fails to provide the highest duty of care, it is considered negligence and they could be held liable in your case.
If you hold a bus driver liable for your injuries, they could have to pay for aspects like medical bills, loss of income, pain, and suffering, and so much more. Bus drivers are held liable in accidents every year that include dangerous aspects like speeding, drowsy driving, inadequate training, and more. When children are involved in these accidents, special rules apply and a bus driver could suffer the worst penalties for failing to protect.
As your attorney, we can help you identify the other possible parties in your case. Did you know that a driver might not be the only party you can name in your claim? Sometimes a school district could be held liable if they negligently hired a bus driver and did not look into their background. A third-party contracting company could be held liable as well. As you can see, it is not always as cut and dry as it seems, but we are here for you in the most trying times.
Let Us Handle Your Bus Accident Case
Bus accident claims involve many complexities, which is why you want us on your side so we can work through the red tape of the insurance companies and show you which laws apply to your case so that you can receive as much compensation as possible in your time of need. Call us as soon as possible, as you may have little time to make your claim and you don’t want to miss any filing deadlines. We are here for you at the Los Angeles Injury Group, where your injury claim is important to us. Call us today at 310-954-7248.
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