If you or a loved one gets injured in a city, school or charter bus accident in Ontario, help is available at Jacoby & Meyers. Our attorneys can guide you through the legal process to help you get medical treatment and hold someone responsible for your crash. We believe everyone deserves justice, and will work hard to get the results you need so that you can get back to the life you love. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Why Choose Jacoby & Meyers
- No personal injury law firm in California has more wins or higher settlements. We’ve collected over $2 billion for our clients, including a $1.5 million settlement for an auto vs. bus case.
- Our Ontario personal injury lawyers take pride in handling every case with the same level of care. You will receive one-on-one care and attention from your bus accident attorney throughout your case.
- Our team of skilled negotiators, litigators, medical care managers and assistants aren’t afraid of going up against bus companies and the government in pursuit of justice for our clients.
- You won’t pay us a dime unless we win your bus accident case. Jacoby & Meyers operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only charge a fee if the case has a positive outcome.
What Can a Bus Accident Lawyer Do for You?
The right bus accident attorney in Ontario can preserve your rights through each step of the recovery process. From setting you up with the right doctors to taking over negotiations with an insurance provider, your lawyer will do what is necessary to improve your physical, emotional and financial status.
An attorney understands bus accident law and knows how to handle powerful adversaries, such as the San Bernardino government, to achieve positive results for your case. You can trust an attorney to protect your best interests during an insurance claim or personal injury trial while you focus on healing.
What Causes Ontario Bus Accidents?
Buses in California are subject to special laws as “common carriers.” This includes a responsibility by bus operators to exercise the “utmost care and diligence,” as well as a “reasonable degree of skill” to ensure passenger safety (California Civil Code § 2100). This is higher than the average duty of care placed on typical motor vehicle drivers.
Unfortunately, bus drivers in Ontario do not always meet these standards of care. Bus accidents can be caused by mistakes such as speeding, breaking traffic laws, running red lights and stop signs, driving while impaired, driving fatigued, and texting while driving (distracted driving). Bus companies can contribute to dangerous driver behaviors by failing to properly vet and train new hires.
Another frequent issue involved in bus accidents is poor maintenance. A lack of proper bus fleet maintenance by the owner of the bus can result in dangerous mechanical failures, such as brake failure or tire blowouts, that cause serious collisions. The owner of the vehicle – such as a school, private company or the city government – could be held liable for these accidents.
Contact Us for a Free Bus Accident Case Review
If you were recently injured in an accident involving an Omnitrans city bus, a school bus, a shuttle, a long-distance bus or any other type, contact Jacoby & Meyers for a free case consultation. You may be eligible for compensation from the bus company, government or a third party, such as a motor vehicle driver or product manufacturer.
Our bus accident attorneys can make a real impact on your case and future with personalized legal services. Call us at (909) 316-5154 to schedule a free, no-pressure consultation to learn more. Our Ontario office is located at 3200 E Guasti Rd #100, Ontario, CA 91761. If you are injured, we can come to you.
Call or text 888-522-6291 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form