Los Angeles Bus Accident Attorneys

If you were injured in a bus accident, you might be able to receive compensation for any damages you suffered, including medical bills, past and future lost wages, time missed from work, pain, and suffering, among others. If a family member was killed in a bus accident, you may be eligible to recover additional damages related to your loss, including funeral and burial expenses, the loss of companionship and affection, and more.

The Los Angeles bus accident attorneys at Wisner Baum want to assist you in your fight to obtain the compensation you deserve. We have the resources to thoroughly investigate and hold any at-fault party or parties accountable. Put your case in the hands of seasoned Los Angeles trial attorneys with decades of experience earning justice and maximum compensation on behalf of bus crash victims.

Just a few of our past successes in bus accident cases include:

• 10 million won for the victims of an Orange County school bus accident
• 6.2 million won for a child tragically killed in a bus accident
• 1.9 million won for a tourist who suffered an untimely death during a foreign bus accident

Please note: Past successes should not be viewed as a guarantee that your case will be brought to a similarly favorable conclusion; they only act to illustrate our skill in pursuing and handling these claims.

Call Wisner Baum today at (310) 207-3233 or contact us online to schedule a meeting with our bus accident attorney in Los Angeles!

Bus Accident Cases We Handle

Although buses and public transportation are often hailed as safer than cars, thousands of people are still injured in bus accidents — and hundreds are killed — every single year in the United States, according to a study from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

Bus accidents pose a considerable risk to our communities, with many people using buses as their primary transportation, especially school-aged students. Fortunately, if you or a family member sustained injuries in a bus crash, our Los Angeles lawyers can help.

We have handled accident claims concerning the following types of buses:

• Casino buses
• City buses
• Charter buses
• School buses
• Tour buses

We have taken on some of the nation's largest bus manufacturers and operators, such as Ford Motor Company, Greyhound, and Blue Bird Corporation. In complex litigation against significant bus companies and their insurers, you need an experienced accident lawyer who can demonstrate that a crash caused a victim’s injuries and that the crash was caused by negligence or other issues.

Common Causes of Bus Accidents

Common examples of negligence that can lead to bus accidents include:

• Distracted Driving: Activities like texting, eating, or using a phone can divert a driver's attention from the road, increasing the likelihood of accidents. Such distractions are particularly hazardous in larger vehicles like buses, where the impact of a collision can be severe.
• Impaired Driving: Operating a bus while impaired by alcohol or drugs severely impairs judgment and reaction times. This dangerous behavior endangers passengers and other road users, leading to potentially catastrophic outcomes.
• Overcapacity Issues: Allowing too many passengers on a bus can affect its balance and handling, creating dangerous situations. In emergencies, overloaded buses may struggle to stop or maneuver effectively, heightening the risk of accidents.
• Poor Vehicle Maintenance: Buses that are not adequately maintained can experience mechanical failures, such as brake issues or tire blowouts. Regular inspections and maintenance ensure that all systems function correctly and safely.
• Reckless Driving: Speeding and aggressive maneuvers can lead to loss of control. Buses have longer stopping distances than smaller vehicles, and reckless driving significantly increases the chances of a severe collision.
• Understanding these common causes is essential for victims seeking justice and compensation for their injuries and losses.

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Bus Accident Attorney

In choosing a lawyer, it is vital to give the decision proper consideration, as you are putting your recovery in their hands.

A few categories to consider include the following:

• Reputation/peer reviews and testimonials: An ideal attorney will have a good reputation, even in the eyes of the opposition. For instance, Wisner Baum is well-respected by peers on both sides of the courtroom.
• Track record of success: As mentioned, past successes should not be taken as a guarantee, but they speak to the prowess of the legal team that achieved them. Our firm has won billions of dollars in compensatory damages for our clients.
• Areas of practice: Since a bus accident may involve many nuances, especially cases concerning defective bus design and manufacturing, hiring an attorney with extensive experience in the practice areas related to your claim is of the utmost importance. The Los Angeles personal injury attorneys at Wisner Baum have decades of experience handling bus accident lawsuits, trucking claims, and other related practice areas.

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