A crash involving a city bus left two people hospitalized, according to local authorities.
The crash was reported at 11:04am on Sunday, November 2017 in the South Los Angeles area (specifically at 5025 S Broadway Street).
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), an LA Metro bus was involved in a three-vehicle crash. Eight people were assessed for injuries at the site of the crash. Of those eight people, two were transported to a local hospital – one was a 30-year-old woman who was in serious condition and the other was an unidentified person with minor injuries. A third person declined to be transported.
The remaining five people involved were uninjured. It is unclear whether those who were injured were aboard the bus or other vehicles at the time of the crash. No other details have been made available.
Like any other vehicle on the road, city buses can be involved in crashes at any time. These incidents could lead to devastating injuries. If you or a member of your family suffered injuries in an incident involving a city bus, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. You could have the right to sue and receive compensation. For more information about the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team as soon as possible.
Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our bus accident lawyers are ready to fight for your rights and help you recover the highest payout available for your claim. Contact us today to speak with our experienced lawyers.
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Common Causes of Bus Accidents
These incidents can happen for a number of reasons, some of which include the following:
- Mechanical failures (including brake failure, electrical failures leading to loss of power, and more)
- Dangerous road conditions (defective traffic lights, potholes, blind intersections, etc.)
- Reckless driving (weaving in and out of traffic, tailgating, speeding, ignoring posted signs, speeding, etc.)
- Defective vehicles (including buses and autos)
Who is liable for incidents involving buses?
This is a very important question. Ultimately, this depends on the details surrounding the incident. Based on the details surrounding the incident, different parties/entities could be liable for these incidents and for resulting harm. Examples of the parties/entities that could face liability could include the following:
- The bus company (Metro LA)
- Road work agencies
- Bus manufacturers or auto manufacturers
- Private companies
Ultimately, this all depends on the details surrounding the incident and exactly what caused or contributed to the crash.
If the incident occurred as a result of the negligence of private companies, vehicle manufacturers, road work agencies, or the bus driver (and the bus company), then these entities could be sued by victims and their families. For more information about the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible.
Buses and Common Carrier Laws – when it comes to incidents involving buses or any vehicle that transports passengers, we must consider common carrier laws. Common carriers are companies that transport passengers for hire (that is, in exchange for a fee). Common carriers are held to a higher standard of care. In other words, bus companies (like Metro) have the highest duty of care towards their passengers. If their passengers are injured in any incident, passengers could have the right to file a lawsuit.
Can I Sue Metro? – Yes, if you or a loved one were injured in a Metro bus, you could have the right to file a lawsuit against the bus company. You could also be eligible to recover compensation for the harm resulting from the accident. For more information about your right to file a lawsuit against Metro or any other city bus, contact us today.
What Compensation is Available for Recovery?
Victims of bus accidents could have the right to recover compensation. Some of the compensation available for recovery could include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of consortium
- Legal fees
If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you and fight for your right to be compensated, contact us today. Our team is fully committed to fighting for the rights of our clients and helping them recover the maximum recovery possible. When you allow our team to handle your claim, you can trust that our lawyers will do everything possible secure the highest recovery possible – whether it is through a settlement or through a verdict. For more information about what you could recover if your Metro LA bus crash claim is successful, contact us today.
How Long Do I have to Sue?
All claims are subject to a statute of limitations or deadline to sue. If claimants do not file their claims on time, then they can lose their right to sue entirely. In general, auto accidents and bus accident claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations (at least in the state of California, although this deadline to sue will vary state by state). It is important to note, however, that claims involving any government entity (like a city bus company such as Metro) are subject to a much shorter deadline to sue – these claims are normally subject to a six-month deadline. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the total length of time that you have to file your bus accident claim, contact us today. Our lawyers are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to file your claim on time.
Contact the Normandie Law Firm Today
If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Normandie Law Firm. Our team has decades of experience and is ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to begin or continue your Metro bus accident claim. Our experts are ready to fight for your right to justice.
Free Case Evaluations: to ensure that we remain accessible to all, our team offers free case reviews, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. If you are ready to schedule a free case review and speak to our experts about your right to file a claim, contact us today!
Zero-Fee Guarantee: you will never be required to pay any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. Since we work on contingency, our clients will not be responsible for paying any legal fees if their claims are unsuccessful. If you do not win, you simply will not pay anything at all.
Contact us today to learn more about your right to file a bus accident claim against Metro or any other liable party/entity in the incident that left you or a loved one suffering harm.
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