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Bus accidents: what to know
City buses, charter and tour buses, airport and hotel shuttles, and casino shuttles carry millions of people. When a bus crashes, passengers, other drivers, cyclists and people on foot can all be hurt.
A higher duty of care
Companies that carry passengers for money owe them more than ordinary care. In California, a carrier of persons for reward "must use the utmost care and diligence" for passengers' safety (Civil Code 2100). Other states have similar rules. A sudden stop, a turn taken too fast, or a door closing on a passenger can be a breach of that duty.
Who can be responsible
- The bus driver and the company that employs the driver
- A public transit agency, such as a city bus system
- A private charter, tour or shuttle company
- The company that maintained the bus
- Another driver who caused the crash
Claims against a public transit agency
Public transit agencies are government entities. A claim against them usually must be filed with the agency first, and the deadline is often measured in months, not years. Missing it can end the case. Call early, and we find the deadline that applies to you.
What to do now
- Get medical care, and keep going to follow-up visits.
- Do not give a recorded statement to the other side's insurer.
- Save photos, witness names and the police or incident report number.
- Ask nearby businesses and homes to save video right away. See how long camera footage is kept.
- Write down the bus number, route and time, and get the names of other passengers.
- Call us. The consultation is free, and there is no fee or cost unless we recover money for you.
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