Los Angeles Bus Accident Attorneys

Los Angeles area bus drivers have the difficult task of having to maneuver their large vehicles throughout the streets of L.A. without causing damage or personal injury to other motorists. Bus drivers need to be quite skilled in their craft, and need to be completely adept and certified of controlling busses. However, not all bus drivers are as qualified as they should be. Reckless driving practice and negligence are problems that L.A. motorists shouldn't have to deal with when sharing the road with bus drivers. The lawyers at The Mandell Law Firm are more than willing to assist you with all aspects of your Northridge bus accident case.

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there were 13,263 buses involved in non-fatal crashes across the county in 2008. Of that number, 1,228 of those bus accidents took place in the state of California. Nearly 10% of all bus accidents, nationally, took place in the California, a statistic that leads one to question the extent of training and rigorous testing that bus drivers must undergo in order to gain the proper licensing and certification needed to operate such a large transportation vehicle. The FMCSA also goes on to report that in 2008 there were 1,403 injuries in California crashes that involved buses. In the entire country, only Texas (1,775) and Pennsylvania (1,508) had more injuries involving buses than California did.

Because of their sheer size, buses are capable of creating devastating amounts of catastrophe when they crash. Those injured in bus accidents, both other motorists and passengers on the bus, can sustain injuries that range from scrapes and broken bones to paralysis and even death. It is the responsibility of bus drivers to exhibit extreme caution when on the road. Bus drivers, however, may grow weary of driving after long shift, or may grow so complacent in driving their regular bus routes that their minds may begin to wander and their good judgment become seriously impaired. In cases like these, the bus drivers and bus companies are guilty of negligence, and compensatory damages must be paid to those whom the negligence has adversely affected.

The Northridge bus accident lawyer at The Mandell Law Firm know how dangerous the roads of L.A. can be and have vast experience in handling cases like these. Please call us today for a free consultation, and we will examine every detail of your case to ensure that those responsible are held liable for their negligent actions.