Personal Injury

Bus Accident Lawyer in Palmdale

The short answer

In California, bus companies are "common carriers," which means they owe passengers the highest degree of care (Civil Code 2100). If you were hurt on a bus, or hit by one, in Palmdale or Lancaster, get medical care and write down the bus number, route, and time. If the bus belongs to a public agency, such as a city transit system or school district, you usually must file a written claim within six months. Missing that deadline can end your case.

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Bus accidents we handle

Passengers hurt in a crash, sudden stop, or fall while boarding or getting off
Drivers and passengers in cars hit by a bus
Pedestrians and cyclists hit by buses near stops
School bus, charter bus, and airport shuttle crashes

Buses in the Antelope Valley and Santa Clarita Valley

Local transit buses serve Palmdale, Lancaster, and the surrounding communities. Commuter buses run long routes on State Route 14 toward Los Angeles, and school buses travel rural roads every day. Santa Clarita has its own transit system. Many of these operators are public agencies, which is why the six-month claim deadline matters so much.

Who can be responsible

The driver, the bus company or transit agency, a private contractor that operates the service, the maker of a defective part, or another driver who caused the crash.

How we help

We identify the right agency or company, file any required government claim on time, and request video from the bus’s onboard cameras before it is overwritten. Angelo Campano handles your case personally. Read more: Bus accidents: pursuing personal injury claims. The consultation is free, and you pay no fee unless we win.

How it works

Three steps. Your only job is step one.

Tell us what happened
Call, text, or use the short form. It takes a few minutes, and it is free.
We take it from there
We gather the evidence, deal with the insurers, and help you get medical care while you recover.
We work to resolve your case
Most cases settle. If the insurance company will not be fair, Angelo is ready to take your case to court.

Your only job is step one.

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What clients say

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

I fell when the bus stopped suddenly. Do I have a case?

Possibly. Bus drivers must drive smoothly and wait for passengers to be safely seated or holding on when that is reasonable. A sudden stop or start that throws a passenger can be the operator's fault.

What is a government claim?

Before you can sue a public agency in California, you must file a written claim with that agency, usually within six months. The agency then has time to respond. We prepare and file these claims.

What about school bus injuries?

School districts are public agencies, so the six-month claim rule applies. A court usually must approve a child's settlement.

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