Los Angeles Bus Accident Lawyer
From Metro buses to school, charter, and tour buses, Los Angeles moves millions of riders — and when a bus crash happens, the injuries can be serious and the claim rules unusual. We handle LA bus accident cases from start to finish.
Where LA bus crashes happen
Bus crashes here involve Metro and municipal transit lines along busy corridors, plus school, charter, and tour buses on the 405, 101, 110, and 10 and on crowded surface streets. Passengers, pedestrians, and other drivers can all be hurt.
A heightened duty — and a short deadline
Buses are common carriers, held to a heightened duty of care for their passengers. But when a public transit agency is involved, a much shorter government-claim deadline — often about six months in California — applies before you can sue, so these cases need fast action.
After an LA bus crash: reporting and care
The CHP or LAPD typically responds depending on where the crash happened. Get an official report and the bus and route information. For serious injuries, LA's trauma centers and prompt, documented care protect both your health and your claim.
How we help injured LA riders
We identify whether a public agency or a private operator is responsible, meet the short deadlines, preserve the bus and camera evidence, and pursue full compensation. The review is free and confidential. Se habla español.
Frequently asked questions
The bus was a city or Metro bus — is the deadline different?
Yes. When a public transit agency is involved, a much shorter deadline — often about six months to file a government claim — applies. Missing it can end the claim, so act quickly.
I was a passenger on the bus. Do I have a claim?
Often, yes. Buses owe passengers a heightened duty of care, and if a crash hurt you — whether the bus driver or another driver was at fault — you may be able to recover.
Hurt in Los Angeles? Find out where you stand.
A quick, confidential review — about two minutes, no cost, no obligation.
This is general information about California injury claims, not legal advice. Every case is different.