Tour Bus Accident Attorney – Passenger Injury Lawsuit

Every year, millions of tourists flock to Los Angeles and other major destinations in the state of California. Many make use of tour bus companies to show them the major sights of the city. Unfortunately, on many occasions, passengers onboard tour buses suffer from severe injuries due to the negligent or wrongful conduct of tour bus companies and their employee bus drivers. Our top law firm is proud to provide legal representation for those who have suffered such injuries, and our highly qualified, experienced lawyers are willing to go the extra mile to bring you compensation.  Some of the largest tour bus operators in California include Star-Line Tours and TMZ tours, but there are dozens of smaller companies operating in the city.

If you have any further questions regarding the filing of a claim for recovery for your damages, please feel free to contact our top-rated law group at Normandie Law Firm. All consultations are free of charge.

Common Causes of Tour Bus Accident and Passenger Injuries

There can be numerous causes of accidents and injuries onboard tour buses. Some of the most common include the following.

1. Inattentive driving, speeding when driving, failure to turn at a proper speed or in a proper manner.
2. Failure to properly inspect tour bus before it is to be used to transport passengers.
3. Failure to latch on to wheelchair-bound individuals to the bus, resulting in a tip-over.
4. Driving under the influence of intoxicants including drugs and alcohol.
5. Bus Driver Negligence – failure to make sure all passengers are safely seated before the bus pulls away.
6. Failure to drop off passengers in a safe location so that the probability of accidents is reduced.

If your tour bus driver acted in such a way that caused you to sustain these injuries, call one of our skilled attorneys with experience in tour bus accident cases.

Establishing Liability – California and Federal Common Carrier Laws

Civil laws place the highest level of responsibility onto operators deemed as common carriers. Common carriers may include buses, trains, taxis, and any other mass transportation vehicles. Generally, there are four criteria which need to be presented in order to prove the negligence of an at-fault party.

1. There was a duty owed by the at-fault party to the plaintiff – as common carriers tour bus operators owe the highest level of duty to act in a reasonable manner so as to maintain a reduced threat of harm.
2. Was there a breach of the duty?
3. Was the breach of the duty of care the cause of the harm?
4. Were there identifiable injuries of harm that took place?

If all 4 of these points of negligence are met, you should seek the assistance of an experienced attorney who has experience handling tour bus accident claims.

Compensation Available for Victims of Accidents

Personal injury laws allow victims to receive compensation for all damages suffered. One of the most common questions asked by our clients is how much the potential value of their case is. An accomplished lawyer experienced in tour bus accident cases can give you an estimate as to how much you may possibly be able to earn. The value of an injury claim is dependent on several important factors:

1. The severity and magnitude of the injury suffered by the plaintiff.
2. Hospital and rehabilitation expenses incurred as a result of the accident that took place.
3. Lost wages and loss of future income as a result of long-term injury or permanent disability.
4. Calculation of non0econonic damages – this will include pain and suffering and well as punitive damages. Punitive damages, in particular, are very hard to acquire, as many courts see them as unnecessary forms of compensation. Only an attorney with expertise in tour bus injury lawsuits can win them for you.

Time Limit for Filing a Civil Claim:  In the state of California, civil claims for personal injury must be filed within two years from the date of the accident. In cases where the at-fault party is a government entity, then an administrative government claim must first be filed within 6 months from the date of the accident. Once the administrative claim has been denied, then the plaintiff will have 6 months from the date of the denial to file a civil claim in the court of laws. In certain circumstances, courts may grant a tolling of the statute of limitations, thus allowing an individual to file a claim past the standard time allotted by the law. For more information regarding the timely filing of a claim, feel free to contact our law offices.

Attorney Consultation Available: If you have any further questions regarding a recent accident involving a tour bus, feel free to contact our law offices. All legal consultations are provided totally free of charge by an expert attorney who has experience in tour bus accidents.