Buses are familiar sights lumbering through neighborhoods and urban areas. Most passengers feel safe on city buses, school buses, and tour buses, but more than 13,000 bus accidents happen each year in the United States. Sadly, 60 out of the nation’s 976 school bus accidents occurred in Georgia between 2013 and 2022, resulting in 65 fatalities.
If you or a close family member suffered injuries in a bus accident in Duluth or the surrounding Georgia area, call the experienced bus accident lawyers at González Torres Law so we can quickly take action on your behalf.
Why Choose Us as Your Bus Accident Lawyers in Duluth, Georgia?
The trauma of a serious bus accident takes a deep toll, often causing substantial financial challenges as well as physical harm. At González Torres Law, our Duluth personal injury lawyers offer the following advantages to your Duluth bus accident claim:
- Over two decades of experience navigating challenging injury claims, including against city and county agencies in bus accident claims
- A team of dedicated legal advocates working behind the scenes on your claim in addition to the attorney dedicated to your case
- An individually tailored legal strategy to recover the full and fair compensation you deserve
- Spanish-speaking legal advocacy so all of our clients are welcomed and kept well-informed on their cases
If you suffered an injury in a bus accident, either as a passenger or a motorist in another vehicle involved in a collision with a bus, we are ready to put our experience, knowledge, and resources behind your case.
Meet Our Duluth Accident Attorneys
Alfonso Gonzalez is the Founding Partner of Gonzalez Torres Law and an experienced personal injury attorney with more than 10 years of legal experience. Alfonso earned his law degree from Ohio Northern University. Having previously served as a probation officer in Gwinnett County, he developed strong ties to the community and a deep understanding of the local legal system, which continue to shape his approach to serving personal injury clients today.
Jennifer Cabrera-Torres is the Managing Partner of Gonzalez Torres Law and has deep roots in the Gwinnett County community. Born in Atlanta and raised by immigrant parents, she attended Kennesaw State University and John Marshall Law School. Before becoming an attorney, Jennifer spent more than 15 years working as a paralegal. Her lifelong connection to the community, combined with her personal experiences, inspires her commitment to helping injured individuals and families throughout Georgia receive the dedicated representation they deserve.
What Causes Bus Accidents In Duluth?
Buses require longer stopping times than standard vehicles. They also make wide turns, have extended blind spots, and require well-trained drivers to operate safely. Common causes of bus accidents in Duluth and elsewhere include:
- Speeding
- Failure to yield the right of way and other traffic infractions
- Distracted driving
- Aggressive driving
- Tailgating
- Improper passing
- Unsafe lane changes
- Improper merging
- Impaired driving
- Inexperienced or undertrained driver
- Inadequate bus maintenance
- Defective bus parts
It often takes an experienced investigation to determine the cause of the accident, identify the negligent action leading to it, and pinpoint the liable party and the appropriate insurance policy for your claim.
What Types of Injuries Happen In Duluth, Georgia Bus Accidents?
Most public buses are designed without seatbelts, relying instead on the compartmentalization of bus seats with tall seat cushions on either side to protect passengers during a crash. Unfortunately, this isn’t always adequate protection, especially when the extended height of buses leaves them prone to tipping in accidents. Common bus accident injuries include the following:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
- Soft-tissue injuries like sprains and strains
- Lacerations, contusions, and abrasions
- Back and neck injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Internal organ injuries
- Burns
- Facial and dental trauma
- Traumatic amputations
- Wrongful death
Instead of leaving your bus accident claim in the hands of the powerful insurance companies that protect large tour bus companies or public agencies, you can protect your best interests by hiring an attorney to represent you assertively throughout the recovery process.
What Damages Can I Recover In a Georgia Bus Accident Claim In Duluth?
Serious injuries are expensive, as well as painful and potentially life-altering. A successful bus accident claim recovers compensation for damages such as the following:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Past and future income loss
- Diminished future earning capacity
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Compensation for pain and suffering
- Compensation for any additional damages that might apply, such as loss of limb, disfigurement, the loss of one of the senses, or diminished quality of life due to disability
Once your Duluth accident attorney from González Torres Law documents compelling evidence of liability and carefully calculates your injury damages, they will send a demand package to the appropriate insurer and begin negotiating for a settlement. About 93% of claims result in settlements, but your trial-ready attorney prepares every case for court so that they are ready to present arguments to a jury if required.
Contact Us for Representation in Your Duluth Bus Accident Claim
When you are injured, you deserve the time it takes to focus on your physical healing so you can reach your maximum medical improvement. Instead of taking on a complex legal endeavor, call González Torres Law for experienced representation and the best chance of optimal results. Call (770) 475-8186 today.