Anaheim Bus Accident Lawyer
Perhaps you were on your way to work. Perhaps your child was on his or her way to school. Maybe you were just crossing the street. No matter the circumstances, a bus accident is one of the most serious accidents imaginable, and you feel lucky to have survived. Now, you and your family are dealing with medical bills, perhaps an uncertain prognosis, and the knowledge that it may prove a long time, if ever before you can go back to work. No one can blame you for being scared, but do not despair. The Anaheim personal injury lawyers at Ellis Law can get you the maximum compensation for your injuries. Our attorneys have recovered over $350 million in settlements for our clients over 25 years, so we have the experience and expertise to help you in this time of need.
Bus accident injuries
Bus accident injuries primarily concern injuries suffered while on the bus, entering or exiting a bus, or getting hit by a bus as a pedestrian, cyclist or driver or passenger in another vehicle. Common severe bus accident injuries include:
- Amputations
- Broken bones
- Disfigurement
- Internal organ damage
- Spinal cord injury
- Traumatic brain injury
- Wrongful death
Bus accident injuries are often catastrophic, meaning the person will never return to the level of functioning they had before the accident and physical and/or mental impairments are permanent.
Statute of limitations in California
For most personal injury cases, the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit is two years from the date of the accident. That holds true for bus accidents involving vehicles owned by private companies, but not those buses owned and operated by government entities. Anyone suffering a serious bus accident injury on or by a bus operated by a municipality, school district, or any other type of government entity has just six months from the date of the accident in which to file a lawsuit. Failure to file a lawsuit by this deadline means the claim cannot go forward in court.
That is why time is of the essence for anyone injured in a bus accident, and why they should contact an Anaheim bus accident lawyer as soon as possible. First, it is imperative to discover who owns and operates the bus in the case. In bus accident cases, those responsible may include not only the driver, but the owner of the bus company, entities performing bus maintenance, and even the manufacturer.
Never agree to an insurance settlement with the bus company until conferring with an Anaheim bus accident attorney. Insurance companies will try to pay out as little as possible, while an experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorney knows a fair settlement amount based on the client’s injuries and potential future needs.
Contact us today for a free consultation
If you or a loved one were seriously injured in a bus accident, you need the services of the experienced Anaheim bus accident lawyers at Ellis Law. Call us today or contact us online to schedule an appointment.
Consultations are always free.