Bus accidents can leave passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, and occupants of other vehicles with serious injuries and significant financial burdens. Unlike many car accident claims, however, cases involving public buses and light rail systems often involve government agencies and special legal rules that can affect your right to recover compensation.
If you were injured in a bus or light rail accident in San Mateo, it is important to speak with a San Mateo bus accident attorney as soon as possible. Government entities are subject to strict notice requirements and shortened deadlines, and critical evidence can disappear quickly after a crash.
Representation in Bus Accident Cases
The law firm of Galine, Frye, Fitting & Frangos in San Mateo has secured monetary damages for bus accident victims throughout the Bay Area. On bus lines such as:
- Sam Trans
- Muni
- AC Transit
- Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority – VTA
- Golden Gate Transit Bus
- Grey Hound
- Genentech Bus Services
- Bauer Buses
- Party Buses
- San Francisco Trolleys
- And More
We know the law and the questions to ask, and we will hold out for an injury settlement that covers your losses.
Suing the Bus Transit System
Many bus accident victims lose their rights to collect damages by waiting too long to bring a claim. Even if your injuries seem minor, contact us online or call (650) 345-8484 for a free case evaluation with a bus accident attorney in San Mateo. If your injuries become worse, you will have no recourse later.
Types of Bus Accident Cases
We have brought successful suits against the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), the San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni), Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) and other East Bay transit providers.
- Bus Passenger Injuries — We have represented a number of people badly injured in falls when the bus driver accelerated before passengers were seated, stopped violently or collided with another vehicle. Two recent cases involved elderly passengers who broke their hips.
- Bus Crashes — We represent the occupants of cars who were struck by Bay Area buses. San Francisco bus drivers are notorious for flying down city streets and those who get in their way suffer serious or even catastrophic injuries as a result of the impact.
- Pedestrians Hit by a Bus — There may be a claim for damages if you or your family member was injured by a city bus (in or out of a crosswalk) or run over at a bus stop.
A Thorough Investigation of the Bus Accident
You would think that there are plenty of witnesses, but our San Mateo bus accident attorneys often have the opposite problem. After a crash, the uninjured passengers are ordered off the bus — the bus company doesn’t take statements and they disappear before police arrive.
If we need to prove negligence, we have sent investigators the next day to ride the same route to dig up witnesses who will give a statement. We have also hired experts such as accident reconstructionist to demonstrate liability, and we research the bus driver’s history of accidents or violations.
Contact a Bus Crash Attorney
If you were injured in a bus or light rail accident, waiting too long to seek legal guidance can put your claim at risk. Cases involving public transit agencies often have unique requirements and deadlines that do not apply to ordinary car accident claims.
Galine, Frye, Fitting & Frangos has helped injury victims throughout San Mateo County and the Bay Area pursue the compensation they need after serious accidents. We take the time to understand what you are going through, answer your questions honestly, and guide you through every stage of the legal process.
Contact our San Mateo bus accident lawyers today for a free consultation. We will review your situation, explain your options, and help you understand the next steps. There are no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Galine, Frye, Fitting & Frangos, LLP
Address: 411 Borel Ave. #405,San Mateo, CA 94402
Phone: (650) 345-8484
Fax: (650) 345-9875