When you board a bus in Sacramento, you do not expect to become injured as a result. Unfortunately, hundreds of people around the country seek medical attention after being involved in a bus crash. If you or a loved one has been hurt, it is important to speak to a Sacramento bus accident lawyer who can help you hold the bus company or any other negligent party liable for damages.
Types of Bus Accident CasesBuses are considered common carriers because they transport passengers for a fee. As such, many different types of vehicles qualify as being a bus under state law. The most common types of bus accident cases we handle involve:
Regardless of the type of bus you were injured on, a bus accident attorney in Sacramento has the necessary experience to help with your case.
Bus Accident InvestigationsTo recover full compensation for your injuries, a complete investigation is necessary. When filing a claim, you must prove that the bus driver, bus company, or other party was negligent. You must also prove how the other party’s negligence caused your injuries. A bus driver or bus company may be found negligent if they broke traffic laws, did not maintain their vehicles, or failed to take adequate steps to ensure they were not hiring inexperienced or incompetent bus drivers.
A bus accident investigation is a complex process. A Sacramento bus accident lawyer will obtain and analyze bus company documents and records, collect data from the black box of the bus, recover GPS reports, and more to prove your case. Bus companies are typically reluctant to provide this evidence that will hurt their case, but an attorney will use subpoenas and other methods to obtain it.
Statute of Limitations on Bus Accident ClaimsAll states and municipalities place a statute of limitations on bus accidents, and California and Sacramento are no exception. Most personal injury cases in California have a statute of limitations of two years from the date of the accident. If you were aboard a private bus, or it was a private company’s bus that hit you, it is likely that this time limit will apply.
If you were injured by a city or public bus, the statute of limitations is likely much shorter. The statute may vary depending on the agency you are filing a claim against, but generally speaking, you have six months to file a claim. You may also have to follow other regulations, such as providing a notice in the days or weeks following the accident.
Call Our California Bus Accident Lawyers for Help With Your CaseIf you or a loved one has been hurt by a negligent bus driver, bus company, or other party, call a bus accident attorney in Sacramento at Brod Law Firm today. We have the resources to conduct the full investigation necessary to prove liability. We know how to hold negligent parties liable, and we will work tirelessly to secure the damages you deserve. Call us today at (800) 427-7020 or contact us online to schedule a free case review.