El Paso Bus Accident Attorney
Harmonson Law Firm: Committed to Quality Representation
Bus accidents often result in very serious injuries for those involved. Whether you were hit by a bus or were a passenger in a bus accident, you may be dealing with severe, life-changing injuries. It’s important that you seek quality legal representation after a collision involving a bus, as the private or public company that owns the bus or represents the bus driver will likely begin building a defense immediately after the incident. In most cases, these companies will do everything in their power to absolve them of any wrongdoing.
However, if the accident was caused by the bus driver, bus company, or bus manufacturer’s negligence, you may be entitled to fair compensation for your injuries. The El Paso bus accident attorney at Harmonson Law Firm can help you understand your options and create a plan of action. We have experience handling these very complex types of cases and can use this experience, plus our access to relevant resources, to fight for your rights.
Contact Harmonson Law Firm today at (915) 233-6427 to schedule your free initial consultation with our El Paso bus accident attorney.
Common Causes of Bus Accidents
- Pedestrians or bicyclists illegally using the bus lane
- Passenger distractions and/or distracted driving
- Buses veering to avoid collisions
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Other vehicles blocking the bus lane
- Driver sleepiness or medical illness
- Reckless driving, including speeding
- Sudden brake, tire, or mechanical failures
- Unsafe road conditions/dangerous road design
- Unpredictable drivers
- Sudden lane changes and/or improper turns
- Insufficient training or improper supervision
Buses do not move as nimbly as cars and can be put into a compromising position at any time. For this reason, it is especially important that bus operators drive carefully and always follow the rules of the road. When they fail to do so, their negligence can result in catastrophic consequences.
Who Is Liable for Your Bus Accident Injuries?
After a bus accident occurs, it’s important that you seek medical attention right away. The next step is consulting with an experienced attorney who can help you determine what factors led to the accident. Your attorney will look at a number of different details, including whether or not any bus part was defective, whether the road on which the bus was traveling was poorly designed, and if the actions or inactions of the bus driver or bus company played a part in the accident.
Harmonson Law Firm: Our El Paso Bus Accident Attorney Will Fight For You
At Harmonson Law Firm, our El Paso bus accident attorney can determine if the liability lies with the bus driver, the bus company, the bus manufacturer, or another party. No matter the complexity of your unique case, we strive to hold the responsible parties accountable. We are ready to help injured victims in bus accident cases in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona involving personal injuries and wrongful death. Find out how our firm can help you seek the justice you deserve.
Were you injured in a recent bus accident? Was your loved one killed in a bus-related collision? Call us at (915) 233-6427 today to speak with a lawyer about your case.
From Injury to Recovery FAQ's to Help Start Your Journey
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If I’m a driver of a vehicle involved in a bus collision, who can I sue?Drivers of another vehicle that are involved in a bus collision may bring claims against the bus driver and the bus company that employs the bus driver. Because the bus company has deeper pockets than the bus driver, our focus is always on the bus company that employs the negligent bus driver. A bus company…CONTINUE READING
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Do I need an attorney to bring a case involving a bus accident?It is important to understand that a bus accident is much different than a “normal” car accident. Buses are governed by federal safety laws called the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations or the FMCSRs. A good personal injury lawyer will understand these laws and use them to help you get the best possible outcome for…CONTINUE READING
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Who is responsible if I get hit by a bus?The federal laws that govern commercial motor vehicles like passenger buses and the companies that operate them are known as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). The primary purpose of the FMCSRs is to help keep us, the motoring public, safe from the inherent risk of large commercial vehicles like buses. Bus companies that…CONTINUE READING
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What do I do if I am involved in a bus accident?The first thing you should do after a bus accident is to seek medical help for your injuries. The next thing to do is to call a qualified personal injury lawyer that has experience suing bus companies. A bus accident is not like a “normal” car accident and there are many complex federal, state, and…CONTINUE READING
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