Hemet Bus Accident Lawyer

Experienced Bus Accident Attorneys Representing Clients in Hemet, Ca

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a “bus” is any vehicle that is used to transport more than nine people. Virtually every American comes into contact with buses at one point or the other. Our Hemet Bus Accident Lawyer is here and ready to help wherever you need.

If you are not boarding them to work because you think it’s faster and cheaper, you are boarding them on a trip or tour, or your children are boarding them to school. Buses are quite intrinsic to the life of the average American.

The problem with buses, however, is that you are not in control of the bus – you are not the one driving it, thus you are not responsible for any decisions concerning how the bus moves. You have no choice but to entrust your life – or that of your child into the driver’s hands and hope that they are capable.

Due to the design of buses and the stringent process of hiring bus drivers, buses are quite safe to ride and they are rarely in accidents. However, if a bus is in an accident, the design of the bus typically makes such accidents fatal.

Thus, if for some reason, you or your loved one was in a bus accident, you need to know what to do in the immediate aftermath of such a catastrophic event. Also, because bus accident victims tend to be many per time, getting compensation in bus accident claims can be a tricky thing. Our Hemet personal  injury lawyer knows all about the statistics on bus accidents and will help get you the justice you deserve.

You need to move quickly on getting legal representation as the other people involved in the accident will also have attorneys representing them. Reach out to our Hemet bus accident lawyers to get you the representation you need in getting compensation for your bus accident injuries.

Causes of bus accidents

Bus accidents rarely happen and when they do, they are usually caused by many contributing factors. These factors include:

Poorly maintained buses as a result of negligence by the bus company

A bus could have a mechanical issue or some other fault such as an exploding tire, a severe brake issue, or a fault with the engine.

Many bus companies, in a bid to maximize profit, tend to turn a blind eye to these issues and the federal regulations that guide them. Since the buses still work despite the issues they have, the bus companies find it easier to keep using them.

By doing this, they endanger the lives of their staff, passengers, and the general public.

The bus could catch fire while in motion, or ram into another vehicle or a building due to its faulty brakes or some other terrible accident. If you were involved in an accident with a bus that had mechanical issues, the bus company or organization responsible for maintaining the bus will be held liable for their negligence.

Negligent or careless driving by the driver

The hiring process for bus drivers is a stringent one, and only the best professional and highly qualified should be given the job of driving public buses. However, even these professional drivers can exhibit carelessness sometimes.

This includes actions like checking their phone while driving or making phone calls or driving the bus in a manner that endangers the lives of their passengers.

If you were injured in an accident that resulted from the reckless actions of a bus driver, we can help you get compensation for your injuries.

Another way in which bus drivers can cause accidents is if they are fatigued or not paying proper attention to the road. Working while fatigued is quite common among bus drivers and statistics have shown that 10 to 20% of crashes involving buses happen as a result of driver fatigue.

Presence of blind spots

Due to the way buses are designed and their size, bus drivers have to contend with the presence of blind spots all the time. Bus drivers are expected to factor this into how they operate their vehicles and take all precautions to avoid hitting other road users.

Seek Legal Help From Our Hemet Bus Accident Lawyer if you Have Been Hurt

When bus accidents happen, they usually affect many people, and because the buses are sometimes owned by corporate entities, proving liability can be tricky. Our team of Hemet bus accidents lawyers are, however, competent and with over 15 years of getting justice for our clients, we have what it takes to get you the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Contact us today to get the help that you need!