San Francisco Injury Lawyer Blog

Bus drivers have a big responsibility because of the large size of their vehicle and because more buses are likely to exist in larger cities with more people, which increases the chance of accidents. Bus drivers must not only pay attention to the road, but are also responsible for occurrences inside of the bus. For example, a fight between passengers on the bus may affect the driver’s ability to maneuver the vehicle safely, and would require the driver to take a certain course of action. Have you been injured in a car accident? Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP now for a free consultation at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO).

A woman, Gloria Aguilar, in New York won a jury trial against the New York City Transit for $27.5 million. The lawsuit arose from an accident that occurred in 2005 when a bus ran over Aguilar’s leg and crushed it. Aguilar had to have her leg amputated below the knee after the accident, but two weeks later, there was an infection in her leg and she had to have the rest of it amputated to the groin. Although the jury found that Aguilar was negligent because she did not look both ways before crossing the street, it still attributed full responsibility to New York City Transit. It was also contended that Aguilar was outside of the pedestrian crosswalk when she was struck. The New York City Transit will likely appeal the verdict. The damages that Aguilar received will likely be to take care of her medical condition for the rest of her life, and to compensate for the fact that she has not been able to work since the accident.

Losing a loved one can be incredibly tough. We do not have the power to undo an injury or bring back a loved one, but we can help you seek compensation. We are committed to obtaining compensation for victims injured by the negligence of others. We have obtained over $150 million in verdicts and settlements against large corporations and insurance companies. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation about your case and your rights. Please also visit our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about bus accidents.

Would you like to know more about bus accidents? Then please go to Part 1: LOCAL, STATE GOVERNMENT COULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SOME BUS ACCIDENTS—CALL SAN FRANCISCO BUS ACCIDENT INJURY LAW FIRM NOW (Part 1 of 2)