Skilled Riverside Bus Accident Attorney
Many people believe that riding on a private, public or school bus is a very safe alternative to driving a car or other type of motor vehicle, but this is not always the case. Although riding a bus may be an inexpensive alternative to paying the high price of gasoline, it can often have very deadly consequences if an accident takes place. When a bus accident occurs, there are often very few survivors and those who do survive are typically severely injured.
Individuals who are lucky enough to survive a bus crash often have critical and life threatening catastrophic injuries. A catastrophic injury can be so horrific that a victim will most likely succumb to their injuries within the first 24 hours. Those who do live may sustain permanent brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, disfigurement, loss of limb(s), and other debilitating injuries.
Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Attorney Serving Riverside
There are many reasons why bus accidents occur, some of which include:
- Driver Negligence
- Driver Fatigue
- Driver Distractions
- Lack of Experience
- Lack of Training
- Drunk Driving
- Drugged Driving
- Unsafe Lane Changes
- Dangerous Roads
- Mechanical Problems
- Poor Maintenance
- Adverse Weather Conditions
- Speeding
- Reckless Driving
- Improper Cell Phone Use
- Overloading
- Inadequate Security
- Defective Products
- Poorly Maintained Roadways and Highways
Please contact a Riverside bus accident attorney at the Law Office of Michael R. Young immediately to discuss your case. There is a Statute of Limitations in the state of California as to how long a victim has to file a claim and failure to file a claim immediately following an auto accident can result in the loss of important evidence that could help to prove negligence on the part of another person or entity.
If you or a family member is the victim of a bus accident in Riverside, California, please contact the Law Office of Michael R. Young today. We offer outstanding legal support and have successfully obtained many case wins for our clients. A professional Riverside lawyer from our law office will file a personal injury or wrongful death claim or negotiate and litigate on your behalf in an effort to recover damages.
Contact us today if you or a family member is the victim of a bus accident in Riverside!