San Rafael Bus Accident Attorneys
Did you suffer injuries in a bus accident in California?
If you have medical bills, lost wages, and/or pain and suffering, you’re going to need the best bus accident lawyers you can find to help you win compensation for your losses. You’ve come to the right place.
Hire our experienced San Rafael bus accident attorneys at Kuvara Law Firm, and we’ll stand up to the insurance company to make sure you get paid.
At Kuvara Law Firm, we offer:
- 50 years of experience
- NO LEGAL FEES unless we win your case
- A legal team that puts you first
Bus Accidents Can Be Brutal. Our Bus Accident Lawyers Can Help You Get Your Life Back On Track
Bus accidents can be catastrophic, leaving victims like you with severe injuries and an uncertain future. Whether you were a passenger on the bus, a pedestrian or bicyclist struck by a bus, or the driver or passenger in another vehicle involved, our accident attorneys can help.
We Offer FREE Legal Advice to Injury Victims
During your free, initial consultation, our lawyers will sit down with you to discuss what happened and who may have caused the accident. We’ll learn more about your injuries and how they impact your life, whether you’re able to return to work, and whether you’re expected to return to your pre-accident state. Next, we’ll talk about your legal options and how best to proceed with your injury claim.
We’ll Gather and Evaluate Evidence
At our law firm, we don’t settle for the evidence provided in police reports or insurance company investigations. Our team conducts our own investigation into your case. We review photos and videos of the accident scene. We look at dashcam footage and footage from nearby security cameras. We talk to witnesses who saw the accident happen. In some cases, we may even consult with accident reconstructionists and other experts to determine liability for your injuries.
We Will Deal With the Insurance Company
When you hire our bus accident lawyers to handle your case, you won’t need to worry about those harassing calls from the insurance company. Our legal team will deal with the insurer on your behalf. We’ll manage all correspondence with their representatives, and we will negotiate with their adjusters to get you a full and fair settlement that covers all of your losses.
We’ll Represent You in Court
Our attorneys will do our best to settle your claim out of court, but sometimes, doing so just isn’t fair to you. If the insurance company refuses to pay you what your bus accident claim is worth, we will go to trial and let the judge and jury decide your case.
Meet Our Bus Accident Lawyers
Client Reviews
Thank you for your help in dealing with my accident. My long ordeal is over, and the insurance company will be settling the claim soon. After my accident, that included a head injury, I was unable to work. You were kind and professional, as you assured me that you would take my case and protect me. I had pain in addition to lost income, and you represented my interests relentlessly and brilliantly.
You are the best personal injury lawyer in the world!
Neal Kuvara was kind, patient and accessible in the highest professional manner as he helped me win a settlement after I was run into in a head on collision on Hwy 1 back in June. He and his staff were attentive to my needs and thorough in making sure I was compensated for the damages I suffered, both physically and materialistically. He has my vote of confidence, and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing assistance with a lawyer who is ethical and determined in his representation of a case.
For all the months the Kuvara team spent supporting us though a very trying period of our lives, thank you! We are so grateful to have had such a competent, quick, thorough, honest and caring law firm to help us. We have learned many lessons through this whole process, and hopefully we won’t experience anything like it again.
I will continue to recommend the Kuvara Law Firm to anyone in need of legal support and advice in circumstances like ours.
Our California Bus Accident Law Firm Has an A+ Rating
Accredited since 2013, our bus accident law firm in San Rafael has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
Who Can You Sue for a Bus Accident?
Various parties may be liable for your bus accident. At Kuvara Law Firm, we’ll look at all the evidence and evaluate all possible people and entities who may have played a role in causing your injuries. Common defendants in California bus accident cases include:
- Bus companies, like Greyhound
- Charter bus companies, like Bay Area Charters
- Local transit services, like Marin Transit
- Party bus companies
- School districts
- Bus manufacturers
- Drivers of other vehicles
- Bus maintenance companies
Were You Partially At-Fault for the Bus Accident?
If you played a role in causing the crash, you may still be able to recover compensation for your losses. Since California follows a pure comparative negligence standard, you can file a claim or lawsuit against the other party and recover damages even if you were 99% at-fault for the accident. Your award will simply be reduced in proportion with your percentage of fault. For example, if your losses total $100,000, and you were 50% at fault for your crash, your award would be reduced to $50,000.
Contact us online or call 1-800-446-5879 for a FREE consultation with our bus accident attorneys.
What Damages Are Available in Bus Accident Cases?
The damages that are available to you if your bus accident claim is successful will depend on the losses you suffered, the parties responsible for the crash, and the sources of recovery that exist. To provide you with an estimate of how much your bus accident case is worth, our attorneys will consider:
Your Economic Damages
Economic damages are financial losses that you’ve incurred, or that you will incur, because of the accident. They include things like your medical bills, the cost of future medical care, and your lost wages and earning capacity.
Your Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages are a bit more complicated, because they are not linked to a monetary amount. They include things that are subjective in nature, like your physical pain, emotional trauma, and the inability to enjoy life the way you did before you were hurt.
Punitive Damages
Punitive damages, also known as “exemplary damages”, are less common in bus accident cases in California. Designed to punish the wrongdoer, they are not based on the victim’s losses, but on the outrageousness of the defendant’s behavior.
What to Do After a Bus Accident in San Rafael
Taking the right steps after a bus accident in California helps protect your wellbeing and your right to recover compensation for your losses. If you were involved in a crash in San Rafael or a surrounding community, our injury lawyers recommend that you do the following:
Move to Safety: Your safety and the wellbeing of other people is priority. If you are able, move to a safe location near the accident to avoid further injury. Then assess your injuries.
Call 9-1-1: Immediately after the accident, call 9-1-1 and report the crash to authorities. Stay on the line with the dispatcher and fill them in on the status of your own injuries and the number of additional victims. This helps prepare emergency responders, and it gives the dispatcher an idea of how many ambulances to send.
Gather Evidence: If your condition allows, try to take photos or videos of the accident scene. Capture anything that may be related to the crash, such as vehicle damage, skid marks, or accident debris. Get contact information from other drivers, passengers, and anyone who may have seen the accident happen.
Get Medical Treatment: Allow paramedics to check you over and treat any injuries you’ve suffered. If they recommend a trip to the hospital, accept. If your injuries do not appear to require immediate medical care, get evaluated by your doctor as soon as possible after the crash. The symptoms of severe injuries are not always apparent right away.
Watch What You Say: When talking with the police, stick to the facts. Don’t offer any additional information. Do not discuss fault with the bus driver, any other drivers or passengers, or the insurance company. Don’t apologize, even if you think you caused the accident.
Contact Our Bus Accident Lawyers: Get in touch with our experienced bus accident attorneys as soon as possible after the crash. We’ll make sure evidence is preserved, and your rights are protected.
For a bus lawyer who is dedicated to your recovery, contact Kuvara Law Firm.
Initial consultations are free. Call: 1-800-446-5879 Or Contact Us Online
What Are Common Causes of Bus Accidents in California?
Bus accidents can happen for a variety of reasons. In California, the most common causes of these crashes include:
- Distracted Driving
- Fatigued Bus Drivers
- Impaired Driving
- Reckless Driving
- Inadequate Training
- Defective Vehicle Parts
- Poor Maintenance
Common Bus Accident Injuries
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Neck Injuries
- Broken Bones
- Organ Damage
- Internal Bleeding
- Lacerations
- Puncture Wounds
Bus Accident Statistics
- There are more than 15,000 bus accidents every year.
- Approximately 47% of bus accidents cause injuries.
- Roughly 1.5% of bus accidents result in at least one fatality.
- In 2022, California ranked fourth in states with the most bus accidents.
- California was also fourth in states with the most injury and fatality accidents involving buses.
- 16% of bus accident fatalities are occupants of the bus.
- School buses are the most common type of bus to be involved in an accident, followed closely by transit buses.
Time Is Limited. File Your Bus Accident Claim Now
California limits the amount of time injured victims have to take legal action in bus accident cases. This is known as the “statute of limitations” for personal injury cases, including those involving bus accidents. Generally, you only have just two years from the date of your accident to file a personal injury lawsuit if the defendant is a privately-owned bus company or another non-government entity. For cases involving city or county transit authorities, you have just six months to file an administrative claim against the government agency in question. Your ability to file a regular personal injury lawsuit will depend on when the agency responds
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