If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a Seattle bus accident, you may be overwhelmed and not know where to turn for help. You may be unable to work, recovering from severe injuries and dealing with mounting medical bills, and everyday living expenses.
You need the assistance of an experienced Seattle bus accident attorney with a proven record of recovering full compensation for injuries caused by public transportation accidents. At Seattle Injury Law, our attorneys have extensive knowledge and experience with accident cases involving school buses, tour buses, Metro buses, Greyhound buses, and more.
We know how to investigate bus accidents to determine causation and liability and recover maximum compensation for our clients. Let our Seattle personal injury lawyers help you get the financial recovery you deserve.
Call (800) 928-5486 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your Seattle bus accident claim.
Why Choose Our Seattle Bus Accident Lawyers?
Bus accident cases often involve complex regulations and powerful transportation entities. Our Seattle bus accident lawyers have the local insight, legal experience, and resources needed to build a strong case and fight for the compensation you deserve.
- Our Seattle accident lawyers have intimate knowledge of Seattle’s streets and traffic issues and deep knowledge of Seattle and Washington state regulations governing public and private transportation.
- Our team often works with accident reconstructionists, traffic engineers, and other expert witnesses to build your strongest case.
- Our attorneys have recovered over $300 million in client compensation.
- We pay all upfront costs of pursuing your claim, and you pay nothing until we recover your compensation.
Common Causes of Bus Accidents in Seattle, WA
Some leading causes of bus accidents in Seattle include:
- Mechanical failure – When brakes, the engine, or other essential parts fail during operation, the bus may become unstable or the driver may lose control, causing a crash. Mechanical failures may be caused by defective parts or negligent maintenance and repair.
- Bus driver exhaustion – Bus drivers are usually behind the wheel for long hours, which can cause fatigue and decreased attention to detail.
- Distracted driving – Because bus drivers are in their seats behind the wheel for hours on end, they are more likely to text, talk, or seek entertainment from their cell phones. Rowdy or loud passengers are also a common distraction for bus drivers. If you were injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, contact our Seattle distracted driving accident lawyers for more information.
- Blind spots – Like commercial trucks, buses have multiple blind spots that limit a driver’s ability to see vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians when they are located in those spots.
- Dangerous road conditions – When roads are wet, or covered in snow or ice, bus accidents are more likely. Additionally, dangerously designed and negligently maintained roads also contribute to tragic bus accidents.
Determining the cause of your bus accident is the first thing we focus on. Our Seattle bus accident attorneys and investigators will look at your accident from every angle to ensure that all at-fault parties are identified and held responsible for your damages.
Common Injuries In Seattle Bus Accidents
Injuries caused by Seattle bus accidents include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken and crushed bones, internal organ damage and bleeding, and severed limbs.
Other injuries include burns, scarring and disfigurement, lacerations, back and neck injuries, dental and facial injuries, and emotional traumas.
Our Seattle bus accident lawyers will ensure that all your injuries and damages are accounted for and accurately valued for now and the future. We want to be sure we calculate the true value of your claim before considering any settlement offer and build your strongest case to help recover maximum compensation.
Liability In Seattle Bus Accident Injury Claims
Liability for your injuries is dependent on the cause of the bus accident. Bus drivers are held to a higher standard of care due to the Washington common carrier law. Some bus accidents have multiple parties at fault. Some potentially liable parties in a Seattle bus accident may include:
- The bus driver
- The owner of the bus
- The driver’s employer
- The driver of another involved vehicle
- A pedestrian or cyclist
- Passengers on the bus
- The manufacturer of defective parts and equipment
- A negligent repair or maintenance business
- A government agency
Our Seattle bus accident attorneys carefully consider all the facts of your accident when considering causation and liability.
What Does a Seattle Bus Accident Attorney Charge?
At Seattle Injury Law, our attorneys handle your bus accident claim on a contingency fee basis. We take the financial risk by paying all upfront costs of pursuing your claim, and you pay nothing until we recover your compensation.
Once we recover compensation for you, we will receive a percentage of the total compensation as our attorney fees. When we begin working together, we will enter into a written agreement that outlines our percentage and all the terms of how we will work together.
Contingency fee agreements help level the playing field for injury victims who often do not have the financial resources to pay the upfront costs of pursuing a personal injury claim against big companies and insurance companies. With this type of agreement, you can aggressively pursue justice and compensation without worrying about paying attorney fees and costs of litigation while your claim is pending.
The Importance of Hiring a Seattle Bus Accident Attorney
Bus accident claims are challenging, often involving multiple parties, insurance companies, and attorneys. They also often involve complex legal challenges, such as government immunity and federal and state transportation regulations.
A Seattle bus accident attorney will have a deep understanding of the Washington state regulations developed by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSP), the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC), and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
They will also have experience working with the regulations established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) that may apply to your accident.
An experienced bus accident attorney will be able to carefully investigate your accident to determine its cause, liable parties, and recover essential evidence to support your claim. They will help negotiate a fair settlement of your claim, and when that is not possible, they can take your case to trial and demand the damages you are entitled to.
Contact Our Seattle Bus Accident Attorneys Today
At Seattle Injury Law, our attorneys have the experience, knowledge, skills, and resources to help you recover maximum compensation for your Seattle bus accident injuries. Call (800) 928-5486 or go to our contact page and complete the short form to schedule a free consultation to discuss your claim.