Several of the passengers aboard the bus were injured when bus number 92 crashed according to the LAPD, who say that at least 10 suffered serious injuries.  One passenger is reportedly in critical condition, and the others injuries were not life threatening.  The cause of the accident is being investigated by police.

Most people would be under the impression that riding in a bus is safer than riding in a passenger vehicle, due to the fact that a bus is much larger and heavier, and elevated to a point where complete vision of your surrounding is increased.  Even with all of the advantages, there are numerous bus accidents that result in multiple injuries each year in California.

People who are injured in bus accidents may qualify for compensation, however this requires identifying all parties responsible for the accident.  California bus accident attorneys identify the responsible bus company in most accident lawsuits.  Responsibility may be placed on certain companies because of defects in the bus; for example parts that do not work correctly, such as brakes, tires or headlights.  Blame may also be placed on the bus company because of its negligence in hiring and supervising individuals who are properly qualified, or do not have the proper training or experience.

A bus maintenance company may also be held responsible in the claim if the accident is related to malfunctioning parts or improper maintenance.  Additionally, highways and other roads that are dangerous or in disrepair may be to blame for a bus accident, in which case the city and county agencies are held responsible.  If the vehicle in question is a government-owned transit bus, state and local governments may be held liable in a claim.  School bus accidents that are caused by the negligence of the driver may leave the school district or board liable.

While in many cases the accident is actually caused by the driver of the bus, their employer and their insurer are held financially responsible.  Bus manufacturers may also be responsible, if defective parts are found to be at fault in an accident.  Los Angeles bus accident lawyers sometimes name the operators of a tour service as the party responsible if the bus trip is part of a package.

The Reeves Law Group has offices across California, and is dedicated to representing clients as Los Angeles personal injury attorneys, including victims of bus accidents.  Please contact us for a free consultation at (800) 644-8000.