If you or a loved one injured in a bus accident in Los Angeles or Southern California, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The Law Offices of Mann & Elias represents Bus Accident victims throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Call us 24/7 for a free, no-obligation consultation: (323) 301-3219. Our personal injury attorneys will evaluate your case and start fighting for your recovery immediately.
California Law: Bus Accident Cases
Bus accident cases in Los Angeles involve unique legal complexities. If the bus was operated by a government entity — Metro, DASH, a school district, or another public transit authority — you must file a government tort claim within six months of the accident before you can sue. Missing this deadline permanently bars your claim. Private bus companies (charter, tour, school) are held to higher common carrier standards under California law.
Bus Accident in Los Angeles: What You Need to Know
Los Angeles has one of the largest public transit systems in the nation, with Metro Rail, Metro Bus, DASH, and dozens of private operators. Bus accidents in LA frequently involve Metro buses on city streets, charter buses on the 405 and 101, school buses in residential neighborhoods, and rideshare or private shuttle buses. The multiple layers of insurance and strict government filing rules make these cases complex — you need an experienced attorney immediately.
Award-Winning Southern California Personal Injury Attorneys
The Law Offices of Mann & Elias has recovered over $50 million for injured clients throughout Southern California. When you hire us, you get attorneys with credentials that insurance companies and opposing counsel take seriously:
- Imad Elias — Named to Super Lawyers every year from 2015–2026 (12 consecutive years); AVVO Rating 10.0 Superb (highest possible rating); President of the Armenian-American Lawyers Association of Southern California (AALASC); member of CELA and CAALA
- Scott Mann — Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an elite credential awarded only to experienced civil trial attorneys; Pepperdine University School of Law (Law Review, top 10%); Vincent Dalsimer Moot Court Champion
Our verdicts and settlements range from $103,000 to over $5.2 million. We take cases to trial when insurance companies refuse to pay fair value — and we win.
No Fee Unless We Win
You pay nothing unless we secure compensation for you. No upfront costs, no hourly fees, no financial risk. We advance all litigation expenses — investigations, expert witnesses, medical record retrieval, court filing fees — and recover them only if we obtain a settlement or verdict in your favor. Call (323) 301-3219 anytime, 24/7.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I file a claim if I was injured on an LA Metro bus?
If you were injured on an LA Metro bus or by a Metro vehicle, you must file a government tort claim with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) within six months of your injury. Failure to do so will permanently bar your lawsuit regardless of the severity of your injuries. Our attorneys handle this government claim process on your behalf — call us immediately after any Metro bus accident.
Who is liable in a Los Angeles bus accident?
Depending on the circumstances, liability in a bus accident may fall on: the bus driver (negligence, distracted driving, DUI), the bus company or transit authority (negligent hiring, maintenance, or supervision), the municipality operating the bus (government liability), another driver whose negligence caused the accident, or a vehicle manufacturer for defective brakes or tires. Our attorneys investigate every angle to identify all liable parties.
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Injured in Los Angeles? Don’t wait. Contact the Law Offices of Mann & Elias at (323) 301-3219 for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
