Bus Crash Attorney in Monterey Park, CA

Mendez and Sanchez - Bus Crash Attorney in Monterey Park, California

Have You Been Injured in a Bus Crash?

Buses are a common site across California. Hundreds of thousands of commuters use buses each year to get from place to place. Some buses provide local transit around a city and service commercial districts, while others use buses as their means to commute to and from work. Still others decide to ride on a bus as they travel out of state to see family or friends. Whatever the reason, California residents are boarding buses in large numbers each year and that is a trend that is expected to continue in the coming years.

Most of these residents travel safely while aboard these buses but unfortunately, many sustain injuries every year in California bus crashes. Often these injuries are very significant, in part because commuters do not use seat belts while riding on most buses. With several bus companies servicing Monterey Park and California as a whole, it may not be shocking that these bus accidents account for many injuries each year and unfortunately some may result in death. If you sustain an injury, be sure to talk to a Monterey Park bus accident lawyer ASAP.

What are some of the common reasons for bus accidents?

Bus drivers encounter a lot of the same challenges as any driver, in addition to some other unique issues. Some common reasons for bus accidents include:

What injuries are prevalent in bus crashes?

Just like any type of accident on Monterey Park roads, the injuries from a bus accident can partially depend on the speed of travel and the size of the other vehicle or vehicles in the crash.

The most prevalent injuries include:

What Legal Rights are Available to a Bus Crash Victim?

As a bus accident victim, the law might provide you one or more civil claims to pursue. The cases available will rely on the circumstances of a specific crash and who is at fault in the crash.

At-Fault Third Parties

If another driver causes an accident with a bus while you are an occupant on that bus, you may have a claim against the other driver for your injuries. If the other motorist does not have enough insurance coverage available for all of the injuries sustained in the crash or if the other motorist has no insurance available at all, you may also have a right to bring an uninsured or underinsured case against your own insurance company or the bus company itself, if there is UM coverage available.

At-Fault Bus Driver

Alternatively, if the collision is because of a negligent bus driver and you were either a bus passenger or in another vehicle, you may have a claim against the bus driver and the bus company. This is true even if the bus owner is a municipality, like a city bus used for public transportation.

Safety Defects on a Bus

Finally, if the collision is caused by some defect in the bus itself and not through actions of any drivers, you might have a claim against the:

Any bus driver that is hurt in a collision may also have a claim for worker's compensation for their injuries.

The possibility of so many claims makes a bus accident case complicated and complex. Often the more vehicles involved in the accident, the more complicated the claim( s). This is a reason that when picking a bus crash lawyer in Monterey Park, you want to select one with experience prosecuting personal injury cases.

What do I do after I'm involved in a bus accident?

You may be rattled and in a state of shock after being involved in a bus crash. However there are a few important things that you should do before leaving the scene.

How much can I recoup financially after a bus accident?

The amount of money you may collect following a bus accident will depend a lot on the extent of your injuries. Generally, you may recover the costs of your:

Families that have lost a loved one in a Monterey Park bus crash may also collect for any treatment their loved one sustained prior to passing away in addition to compensation for funeral and burial costs, loss of companionship, and other damages. Talk to an experienced Monterey Park bus crash attorney to learn all of your options.

Have you been hurt in a Monterey Park Bus Accident?

The Monterey Park bus accident lawyers at Mendez & Sanchez will strive to help you receive the financial recovery that you deserve. Bus crash damages may include: medical costs, disfigurement, pain and suffering, loss of normal life, loss of income, and more. We additionally aim to recover present and future expenses when representing a crash victim.

OUR MONTEREY PARK PERSONAL INJURY AND BUS ACCIDENT LAWYERS ARE AVAILABLE 24-HOUR A DAY TO TAKE YOUR CALL. FOR A FREE CONSULTATION, CALL US OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE.

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