California is a very scenic state that has many beautiful areas for residents and visitors to enjoy and explore. But when you are speeding down the highway or keeping focused on the traffic surrounding your vehicle, you are not able to take in all that the state has to offer. For that reason and the simple luxury of being driven by a professional so that you can relax, California tour buses are very popular. There are a number of very well-known names in the California Tour Bus business that include:

Greyhound/Flixbus

Megabus

Lux Bus America

Pure Luxury Transport

America West Tour & Charter

GTS Charter

California Wonders/LA Charter Bus

All of these companies offer customers a relaxing and affordable way to see the state. In addition, some companies specialize in providing tours of the National Parks in the state, like Whitecastle Tours, Discover Yosemite, and Sequoia Sightseeing, that get you into these amazing natural areas without the hassle of mapping your path and hoping you see all the great features. But please keep in mind that nothing is perfect.

You are sure to appreciate the added space and freedom of riding on a massive tour bus. The seats are spacious and comfortable, and the elevation gives you a much better view than touring the state in a car. But there are also a few hazards that come along with a California tour bus, like the increased potential for a slip and fall injury. It is sad to think that you could sign up for a great vacation that appears to be stress-free, only to suffer severe harm due to a slip and fall. After such an unfortunate event, you are sure to wonder what your options and potential for recourse might be, and if you can file a lawsuit.

The simple answer is you might have grounds for a California tour bus slip and fall injury lawsuit if there was negligence involved in the incident. But you will only get the answers and information you need by grabbing your phone and reaching out to the staff at DTLA Law Group to discuss your case. Our office staff can be reached 24/7 to ensure you have access to the information and resources needed to understand your situation.

When you speak to a DTLA Law Group team member, you will get great information about the rights of a personal injury victim, the time you have to decide if you wish to pursue legal action, and even help determine which items are going to be used to determine the compensation value of your case. In addition, this dedicated legal professional will help you schedule your free consultation with a seasoned California tour bus slip and fall attorney. At that meeting, they will give you a great deal more case-specific information once you have related the facts of the injury incident.

After getting a clear image of the injury incident, your tour bus slip and fall injury attorney will explain the legal merit of the case and explain why you have grounds for a lawsuit or what is missing that would have allowed you to take legal action to seek compensation. But please know that when you have grounds for a lawsuit, that does not mean you must move forward with the case. It is always up to you to decide what you feel is the best course of action to meet your immediate and long-term needs. All we ask is that you reach out to DTLA Law Group swiftly, as there is a time limit for you to have your case filed with the court.

What Is The Legal Obligation Of A California Tour Bus Company?

When you purchase a seat on a tour bus, you might think about the skill and expertise needed to drive that massive bus or truck around the city to give passengers a great view of the skyline, the ocean running along Highway 1, or the rolling hills covered with grapes in Wine Country. Many potential passengers will check the safety or driving record of a tour bus company before booking a seat. But no one ever thinks to check into the simple slip and fall injury incidents that occur in the tour buses from all the major companies and even the smaller operations. What you will learn when you review these facts is that there are many more California tour bus slip and fall incidents than you would think. And the cause of many is that the staff working on the bus is not meeting their complete obligation to protect the safety of passengers.

Much like being in a house, on private property, or in a shopping mall, the owners of these facilities have a legal obligation and duty of care to ensure the spaces are hazard-free and that any issues or safety concerns be addressed promptly, For example, if there is water leaking onto the floor from a hose or pipe, the staff should address the issue immediately by fixing the leak, contacting a plumbing professional, or taking steps to keep guests away from the area to ensure no one suffers a slip and fall.

On a tour bus, the driver and any other staff on the bus are also legally obligated to ensure the safety of passengers on the bus, Of course, you want them to pay attention to the road and drive carefully, But you also need them to focus on the smaller issues like water slipped on the floor of the bus or someone spilling food or drinks on the steps that are used to enter the bus. While you would expect an adult to clean up any spill or accident that they had, this would eliminate the safety concern for everyone who is part of the bus tour.

When the staff fails to take action to eliminate or correct a know safety issue like a leaking water line or hose, a floor drain that is clogged and causes the water to backup onto the floor, or other hazards like a damaged or loose floor covering in a reasonable amount of time, they can be deemed negligent in their duty of care and you, the victims have the right to pursue legal action to compensate for the losses you suffered due to that same negligence. Slip and fall incidents are common, but the important thing to remember is that they are also preventable. If the tour bus staff failed to correct a safety concern like water dripping on the walkway in the center of the bus or onto the steps and that resulted in you suffering a slip and fall while on a bus tour it is likely you have grounds to pursue legal action and compensation for the harm you endued during the accident to the harsh you will face today because of pain or limitations from those decades old injures. Please reach out to DTLA Law Group today to discuss the facts of your case with a slip and fall injury expert.

Common Bus Tour Slip And Fall Injuries

When you picture a slip and fall while on a bus tour, you might think of an awkward moment when you slip and fall onto a nice, padded bus seat near you. While that could happen, it is not as likely as the scenario where you slip and tumble into the aisleway of the bus only to hit your head on the edge of a seat or the steel bars used to mount the bus seats. If this or any other significant slip and fall incidents occur, you could easily suffer one or more of these common, upsetting, and potentially very costly injuries that will alter your life:

• Partial or complete amputations

• The destruction of soft tissue and nerve tissue

• Severe lacerations and puncture wounds

• Damage to internal organs and internal bleeding

• Complete joint dislocations and the destruction of the soft connective tissue of the joints

• Damage to the back, neck, and spinal cord

• Head injuries that could range from a skull fracture or severe concussion to a brain bleed or other traumatic brain injury

• Compound fractures

• Broken or shattered bones

• Harm to the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, or the delicate skin on the face

If you suffered one of these or any injuries because the tour bus company failed to properly maintain the bus or the staff on the bus failed to clean up safety issues like spills or other hazards during the tour, please reach out to DTLA Law Group to discuss the facts of the incident and determine if you have grounds to file a California tour bus slip and fall injury lawsuit.

What Is The Value Of A California Tour Bus Slip And Fall Injury?

When you reach out to DTLA Law Group, you are sure to have many questions about the possible compensation you could receive and the value of the lawsuit. It is critical that you understand the court never awards any predetermined compensation value based on the injuries or accident that occurred. Instead, each case is carefully evaluated, and the compensation amount is based on the actual losses and expenses incurred by the victim.

Working with your DTLA Law Group California tour bus slip and fall attorney, you will gather all the documentation to confirm your allowable expenses used to determine the value of the case. The items most frequently used in the process include, but are not strictly limited to:

• The cost of all legal services related to preparing, filing, and litigating your personal injury lawsuit

• The cost to repair or replace any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the slip and fall on the tour bus

• The cost of all current and projected medical expenses related to the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of the injuries, as well as the cost of any therapy or counseling to address the stress and trauma of the incident and injuries

• Your lost income if the harm sustained due to the tour bus slip and fall prevents you from working at your regular job until you are fully healed and cleared by your medical care team to return to the duties of that career