Injured In A Bus Accident? Our Firm Can Help
Riding the bus is both cost-effective and better for the environment, as far as any form of carpooling goes. However, when you are riding a bus, you are often more susceptible to accidents and injury. Even if you do not ride the bus and instead walk or drive to work, you are at a certain level of risk with buses and large public transportation vehicles on the road around you. If you were injured while riding the bus or as a bicyclist, pedestrian, or motorcyclist were hit by a bus, we can help.
With more than 40 years of combined experience, our Los Angeles bus accident attorneys are focused on helping you seek fair compensation for your injuries. We understand that bus accidents can cause immeasurable damage. We handle every aspect of your claim from start to finish so you can focus on getting the treatment you need.
Talk to a Los Angeles bus accident lawyer about your case or contact our firm to schedule a no-cost consultation.
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What Causes Public Transportation Accidents?
In most cases, bus drivers are required to undergo specific training and even hold a special license. However, as careful as a bus driver may be, there are a variety of other factors which can be involved in an accident. If you are inside a bus you are unlikely wearing a seatbelt, which can lead to severe injuries. Likewise, if you are hit by a bus as a pedestrian or in another vehicle, it can cause catastrophic injuries as a result of less protection against a heavier, larger vehicle.
We have helped individuals who have suffered injuries as a result of things such as:
- Mechanical problems or defects, such as tire failure
- Poor weather conditions
- Bus driver negligence
- Lack of proper safety features
- Blind spots for the driver
- Bus driver fatigue
- Construction or road problems
Bus Accident Case Focus:
Smith v. MV Transportation, Inc (2022)
“Ciara was always nice to everyone, no matter if you were mean to her, she was always nice back.”
In the early evening of May 5th, 2017, thirteen-year-old Ciara Smith was riding bikes with a friend on their way home from a ride down to the beach. They reached the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Knob Hill Avenue in Redondo Beach, California at approximately the same time as a Metro bus driven by an employee of the subcontractor MV Transportation.
Both girls rode off the curb and entered the intersection just as the bus passed them on their left side. Ciara collided with the side of the oncoming bus, and was later pronounced dead at the scene. It was the tenth bicycling fatality in Los Angeles county that year.
As more details came to light, it became clear that the dangerous design of the intersection and the inadequate training of the bus driver rendered this not just a tragic accident, but a wrongful death.
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Our firm offers exceptional talent, abundant resources, tireless dedication, and years of experience to give you a strong and personalized approach for your unique circumstances. Led by our award-winning attorneys, Garo Mardirossian and Armen Akaragian, we strive to provide dedicated representation and personalized legal guidance for your case.
Talk to a Los Angeles bus accident lawyer about your case or contact our firm to schedule a no-cost consultation.
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