LOS ANGELES BUS ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

One of the key factors in bringing a successful bus accident claim is determining and proving liability. In other words, it is essential that you and your attorney work to establish who is at fault for the accident and, therefore, your injuries and associated costs. Our firm can conduct an independent investigation into the accident in order to determine liability.

We look at a variety of factors when determining liability in bus accident cases, including but not limited to:

• Any mistakes made by the bus driver, whether caused by inattention, lack of training, or another factor
• Whether or not the bus driver had drugs/alcohol in his or her system at the time of the collision
• If any part of the bus’s design or manufacturing was defective or unreasonably dangerous
• If a specific bus part—such as the brakes or tires—were defective or failed to operate as expected
• Whether or not the bus driver received adequate training and proper supervision
• If the roadway or bus station where the collision occurred had a defective and/or dangerous design
• Any actions of other motorists and additional third parties that may have contributed to the crash
• Whether or not the bus involved in the incident received proper and adequate maintenance

It is important that you reach out to our legal team as soon as possible following a bus accident. Once the accident has occurred, the LADOT, MTA, or another involved party will typically begin their own investigation into the incident right away. These entities may not have your best interests in mind; in fact, they are often only concerned with protecting their bottom line. Our Los Angeles bus accident attorneys can help you work to ensure that your rights are protected.