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San Diego Auto Accident Attorneys Assisting Bus Accident Victims
Our San Diego accident lawyers can attest that bus accidents account for some of the most serious cases we handle. As the nation's population rises and traffic continues to plague our roads and highways, commuters and travelers are using public transportation at a much higher rate than eve before. Unfortunately, from this increased use in public transportation comes a rise in the number of injuries and deaths related to public transportation use. Nowhere in the public transportation sector is this more evident than in the injuries and deaths related to bus accidents. Because of their sheer size, large passenger capacity, and relaxed regulations for seatbelt requirements and other safety devices, accidents involving buses have proven to be devastating. Having an experienced San Diego personal injury attorney on your side is important in seeking compensation for your injuries.
Bus accident statistics:
- Buses carry an average of 360 million passengers every year, with 28 billion combined passenger miles.
- 278 buses were involved in fatal crashes in 2007.
- There were 322 fatalities in crashes involving buses in 2007.
- 12,917 buses were involved in non-fatal crashed in 2007.
- 6,953 buses were involved in injury crashes 2007.
- There were 15,888 injuries in crashes involving buses in 2007.
- 5,964 buses were involved in tow away crashes in 2007.
If you have been involved in a bus accident, first, seek immediate and proper medical attention for your injuries. Frequently, these accidents are serious and require a trip to the emergency room. You should obtain the name of the bus company, the bus' license plate and identification number, the name of the driver, the cause of the accident, the name and information of other passengers, the time of day when the accident occurred, and a police report. Find a San Diego accidents lawyer you can speak with immediately, as many bus companies are public entities and the government puts strict time limitations on when a claim can be brought. If you live in the greater Southern California area, contact one of our San Diego auto accident attorneys and we can help you get your claim started without delay.
How a San Diego accidents lawyer from Berman & Riedel, LLP can help you with your bus injury claim.
Bus accident cases can quickly become extremely complicated, and having an attorney available to answer your questions and help you through the legal process can give you clarity to a time of great distress. Our San Diego personal injury attorneys at Berman & Riedel, LLP have a proven history of success in bus accident cases, and will work hard to ensure you receive compensation paid for all medical treatment, wages lost due to injury, and damages awarded for pain and suffering. If someone close to you has been injured as a result of a bus accident, call the attorneys at Berman & Riedel, LLP in San Diego for a free case evaluation. In the tragic event that a bus accident has caused the death of a loved one, an experienced and knowledgeable San Diego wrongful death lawyer lawyer from our team will help you seek the compensation you deserve.