San Francisco Bus Accident Lawyers

Cartwright - December 21, 2020 -

Helping Bus Accident Victims in the San Francisco Area

San Francisco residents and tourists alike rely on bus transportation to get around the area safely and inexpensively. There are many different types of buses that operate in and around San Francisco, including city (municipal) buses, tourist buses, school buses, and commuter buses.

Injuries that an accident victim suffers in a bus accident can be painful and may require a significant amount of medical treatment. Those injuries might include traumatic head and brain injuries, back injuries, spinal cord injuries, soft tissue contusions, and broken bones, to name only a few.

Moreover, when a bus accident occurs because of a bus driver’s negligence or another driver’s negligence, the accident victim could file a claim or lawsuit against all potentially responsible parties. The experienced bus accident lawyers at The Cartwright Law Firm could assist you with investigating your accident and filing a claim or lawsuit against all potentially responsible parties in your case.

Please give us a call to find out more about how we could assist you with handling your San Francisco bus accident claim or lawsuit.

Potential At-Fault Parties in San Francisco Bus Accident Cases

Some San Francisco bus accidents occur when bus drivers operate their vehicles in an unsafe, careless, or distracted manner. If a bus driver causes or contributes to your accident, your lawyer could make a legal claim or file a lawsuit against him or her. In addition, you may be able to bring a legal claim against the bus company that employs the bus driver under a vicarious liability theory of recovery – or for negligent hiring, retention, or supervision.

At other times, bus accidents and injuries happen because of defective bus parts or equipment, in which case an accident victim could make a claim against the manufacturer or distributor. If the accident occurred because of another motor vehicle driver’s negligence, you could pursue economic recovery from that driver and/or the driver’s insurance company.

Pursuing Monetary Compensation and Damages in a San Francisco Bus Accident Case

If you suffered injuries in a San Francisco bus accident that was caused by somebody else’s negligence, you may be able to pursue and recover damages for your injuries. As the plaintiff accident victim, you have the burden of proof in your case. Therefore, you must first establish that the bus driver or some other individual/entity acted unreasonably under the circumstances, proximately causing the bus accident and your injuries. In a San Francisco bus accident case, you may be able to recover monetary compensation for all of your medical bills, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.

Call an Experienced San Francisco Bus Accident Lawyer Today

The skilled legal team at The Cartwright Law Firm can help you file a claim or lawsuit against all potentially responsible parties in your San Francisco bus accident case. To schedule a free case evaluation and legal consultation with a San Francisco bus accident attorney, please call us at (415) 851-6486 or contact us online today.

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