Bus accidents in Gardena can leave you or someone you love suffering serious personal injuries. To avoid paying out of pocket for the medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses you incur as a result, get Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc. on your side.  

Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, our Gardena bus accident attorneys provide the professional legal representation you need to get compensation in a claim. Our top case results show our success in obtaining settlements and jury awards worth millions of dollars on behalf of our clients. Call 1-800-GO-HARRIS and request a free consultation today. 

Our Gardena Bus Accident Attorneys Help You Get The Compensation You Are Entitled To  

Whether you rely on the bus to commute, run errands, or for longer trips, there are a variety of options in our area.  The City of Gardena bus transit service travels throughout the South Bay, running from the Pacific Coast Highway to downtown LA and the Galleria Mall. Torrance Transit and Metro buses are also easily accessible and for farther destinations, Greyhound and private charters are another convenient option.  

Buses are generally considered a safe and cost-effective form of transportation, but it is important to be aware of the risks. Bus accidents in Gardena can happen in a variety of ways, resulting in serious personal injuries. At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, we help victims get the compensation they are entitled to in a claim. Cases our Gardena bus accident attorneys handle include:  

• Bus crashes and collisions, which may involve other buses, motorists, or fixed objects, such as telephone poles and guardrails; 
• Bus rollover accidents, which are common when going around tight turns or curves in the road; 
• Bus passenger accidents, such as falling while boarding or being struck by objects during your trip; 
• Bus stop and bus station accidents, which can impact passengers as well as nearby bicyclists and pedestrians.  

What Causes Bus Accidents In Gardena?  

According to statistics from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), bus accidents claim the lives of close to 300 people each year and leave more than 27,000 others with serious personal injuries. Considering the large number of buses that travel throughout our area, bus accidents in Gardena are a major concern. When they happen, it is often due to one of the following factors:

• Reckless driving behaviors, such as speeding, tailgating, failure to yield, running red lights, and driving while distracted or under the influence; 
• Over-scheduling of drivers, which increases the risk for drowsy driving bus accidents; 
• Lack of proper bus maintenance, in which underinflated tires, worn brakes, and other mechanical issues are contributing factors in crashes; 
• Negligent on the part of the bus company, such as failing to properly vet and train driver or provide proper oversight.  

At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, our Gardena bus accident attorneys can conduct a thorough investigation into your case. While you focus on recovering from your injuries, we focus on determining why your bus accident happened and who can be held responsible.  

How Do I File A Bus Accident Claim In Gardena?  

Negligence is a legal theory in which someone takes actions that cause others to suffer personal injuries or fails to take the proper precautions to prevent them. When bus accidents in Gardena happen due to negligence on the part of a bus driver or the bus company they work, you have the right to hold them accountable in a claim.  

Our legal team at Harris Personal Injury Lawyers gathers the evidence needed in your case and aggressively negotiates on your behalf with attorneys for the bus company and any insurers involved. If a reasonable settlement cannot be reached, our Gardena bus accident attorneys will not hesitate to take those at fault to court. Common types of compensation you may be entitled to under the California Civil Code for bus accident injuries includes:  

• Economic damages, which cover tangible losses. This includes your current medical expenses and lost wages as well as any future costs you are likely to incur.  
• Non-economic damages, which cover intangible losses. This include pain, suffering, and any loss of enjoyment in life due to your injuries.  
• Punitive damages, which is an additional amount we can push for in cases involving gross negligence. Examples include DUI-related bus accidents and those that happen due to blatant violations of state or federal safety regulations.  

To Request A Free Consultation, Call 1-800-GO-HARRIS Today 

Bus companies have teams of attorneys on their side ready to defend them against claims. To protect your rights to compensation, get our legal team at Harris Personal Injury Lawyers on yours. We typically represent clients in these cases on a contingency basis, meaning you pay no attorney fees unless we get money for you. To request a free consultation, call 1-800-GO-HARRIS or contact our Gardena bus accident attorneys online today.