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As the congestion increase on the streets of Los Angeles, so does the use of mass transit services such as the bus, metro or other rail services.  As a result of the increase in traffic on the streets and freeways in Los Angeles, there is also an increase in the number of accidents resulting in injuries, disability or even death. 

Commuting throughout the streets of Los Angeles can be a great challenge.  The city of Los Angeles itself operates over 400 buses and mass transportation vehicles transporting over 30 million passengers every year.   The Metro service in Los Angeles is often called the MTA is the second largest bus transportation company ran by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which services nearly 10 million passengers every year.  The MTA has several services throughout Los Angeles County including the Rapid transit, light rail, local bus services and the bus rapid transit.

There are many other bus companies throughout the county of Los Angeles and Southern California including various train services such as metro-link, Metrolink or metro link school bus and other popular bus companies like greyhound. 

These types of bus companies are generally considered as common carriers which are held to a higher standard and duty of care than a normal driver.  Since the standard of care that these bus companies must exercise is higher than a typical driver, there are important things you must know if you have been injured on a bus in California. 

Whether on a privately own charter bus, a city bus, school bus or other metro form of transportation, you may be entitled to compensation for injuries you have suffered as a passenger. 

There are many contributing factors to these types of bus accidents including:

• Driver Negligence
• Driver Fatigue
• Cell Phone Usage
• Dangerous Road Conditions
• Road Construction
• Weather Conditions
• Failure to Warn
• Inadequate Safety and Security Precautions
• Inadequate Maintenance

It is important to speak with an experience accident attorney about your case.  At the Law Offices of Slaughter & Slaughter, our attorneys will provide you with a FREE consultation about your claim.  We have the experience needed to help seek the maximum compensation the law will allow for your injuries.  Call today to speak with one of our attorneys about your case:  888.222.8286

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