Berkeley Bus Accidents Lawyer

Cheasty, Cheasty, & Malek, LLP Can Advocate for You

Because they involve large, heavy vehicles and frequently occur at high speeds, bus accidents can be particularly severe and even fatal. Common injuries include broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in a bus accident, you may be facing a lengthy hospital stay, extensive rehabilitation, and a loss of income. In these situations, the support of an experienced personal injury lawyer can be invaluable.

The Berkeley bus accident attorneys of Cheasty, Cheasty, & Malek, LLP know how to advocate for your rights effectively. In addition to representing you when negotiating with hospitals and insurance companies, our lawyers can also provide you with the guidance you need to make legal decisions with confidence.

Aggressive, Detail-Oriented Representation

Bus accidents can happen under a variety of circumstances, and determining who or what is responsible for the accident is necessary when filing an insurance claim or bringing a lawsuit. Our lawyers know that identifying the cause of your accident comes down to a comprehensive investigation of your accident. We work with industry experts to ensure that every aspect of your case is thoroughly researched.

Some common causes of bus accidents include:

• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Driver fatigue
• Driver negligence
• Improperly maintained vehicles
• Improperly trained drivers
• Faulty equipment
• Negligence on the part of the bus, travel, or transportation company
• Negligence or recklessness on the part of another driver

We Help You Seek Fair Compensation

If you have been injured in a bus accident in the Bay Area, you may be entitled to compensation. This compensation is essential as it can help you cover a myriad of expenses related to your accident. Compensation can help you pay for immediate medical expenses, rehabilitation, long-term medical care, pain and suffering, lost wages, and should it be necessary, the costs associated with a permanent disability.

At Cheasty, Cheasty, & Malek, LLP, we believe everyone deserves top-quality legal representation and our bus accident lawyers in Berkeley are standing by to discuss your case. We have been rated one of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers and have extensive experience handling these kinds of personal injury cases. No matter how complicated your case is, we can handle it.