According to CBS News, a tour bus driver was arrested in May, 2011 for reckless driving when he was involved in an accident that killed four and injured more than 50 passengers. Authorities said he was driving while fatigued, and the company he was driving for had allegedly been cited 46 times for incidents involving fatigued drivers.
If you have been injured or you have lost a loved one as a result of a tour bus accident, the experienced personal injury lawyers at Choulos Choulos & Wyle can help. We are committed to making the roads safer for everyone. We hold drivers and tour bus companies accountable for their negligence.
A Proven Record of Results
For decades, Choulos Choulos & Wyle has been fighting on behalf of auto accident victims throughout Northern California. Our San Francisco personal injury attorneys have a proven record of results. We have obtained millions in compensation on behalf of clients in cases involving serious injury or death.
We have the ability to enlist the service of accident reconstruction experts, medical experts, vocational rehabilitation experts and other highly qualified experts who can assist in the establishment of liability and quantification of damages, which is critical to obtaining full and fair compensation at trial or by negotiated settlement agreement.
San Francisco Tour Bus Accident FAQs
Why are tour bus accidents uniquely complex for injury victims in the San Francisco Bay Area?
Tour bus collisions are legally challenging because they frequently involve out-of-state operators, national charter lines, or multiple commercial entities responsible for maintenance. Furthermore, passenger transport systems operating around the top Northern California attractions, like Napa Valley and local wine country tours, face strict federal and state regulations. Our legal team thoroughly investigates these layers of corporate ownership and compliance to establish clear liability.
What are the most common causes of serious charter and tour bus crashes?
Large passenger transports require specialized handling, meaning even small operational errors can lead to major wrecks. Common causes highlighted in our casework include driver fatigue from violating mandatory hours-of-service rules, inadequate training on navigating steep or winding Bay Area roads, driving under the influence, distracted driving, and a catastrophic failure to properly inspect and maintain critical equipment like brakes and tires.
How can your firm help if I were injured as a passenger on a tour or wine country bus?
Because passengers on large tour buses rarely have seatbelts, the sudden force of a collision routinely results in catastrophic injuries. Our attorneys jump into action by subpoenaing the commercial operator’s internal records, black box telemetry data, driver logs, and vehicle maintenance history. We use this hard evidence to block insurance companies from shifting blame, aggressively pursuing maximum recovery for your medical expenses and trauma.
Bay Area Tour Bus Accident Attorneys
If you wish to speak with one of our San Francisco tour bus accident lawyers, call (415) 432-7290 or contact us toll free at (877) 702-7800. You may also contact us by e-mail.
