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A commercial bus seen from above driving along a roadway, accompanying the bus accident case information
A commercial bus seen from above driving along a roadway, accompanying the bus accident case information
A commercial bus seen from above driving along a roadway, accompanying the bus accident case information

Practice Areas

Practice Areas

Practice Areas

Bus Accident Cases

Bus Accident Cases

Bus Accident Cases

From city buses to commercial carriers, bus accidents can be complex. Schwinghamer Law provides experienced, local representation to help Stockton bus accident victims secure fair compensation.

From city buses to commercial carriers, bus accidents can be complex. Schwinghamer Law provides experienced, local representation to help Stockton bus accident victims secure fair compensation.

From city buses to commercial carriers, bus accidents can be complex. Schwinghamer Law provides experienced, local representation to help Stockton bus accident victims secure fair compensation.

Compassionate Legal Help After Bus Accidents in San Joaquin County

Compassionate Legal Help After Bus Accidents in San Joaquin County

Compassionate Legal Help After Bus Accidents in San Joaquin County

Bus accidents can cause serious, life-altering injuries—whether you’re a passenger, pedestrian, or another driver caught in the collision. These cases often involve complicated claims processes, especially when government agencies or transit companies are involved.


At Schwinghamer Law, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. As a trusted bus accident lawyer in Stockton, attorney Noah Schwinghamer and his team provide the focused legal support you need to seek full compensation for your injuries, losses, and recovery.

Bus accidents can cause serious, life-altering injuries—whether you’re a passenger, pedestrian, or another driver caught in the collision. These cases often involve complicated claims processes, especially when government agencies or transit companies are involved.


At Schwinghamer Law, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. As a trusted bus accident lawyer in Stockton, attorney Noah Schwinghamer and his team provide the focused legal support you need to seek full compensation for your injuries, losses, and recovery.

Inside of a city bus with no passengers, representing public transportation accident claims
Inside of a city bus with no passengers, representing public transportation accident claims
Inside of a city bus with no passengers, representing public transportation accident claims

Why You Need a Bus Accident Attorney in Stockton

Why You Need a Bus Accident Attorney in Stockton

Why You Need a Bus Accident Attorney in Stockton

Claims involving buses—especially city-run or school buses—are very different from typical car accident cases. They often involve multiple parties, complex evidence, and strict deadlines for filing a claim.

Claims involving buses—especially city-run or school buses—are very different from typical car accident cases. They often involve multiple parties, complex evidence, and strict deadlines for filing a claim.

By hiring an experienced bus accident attorney in Stockton, you can ensure your case is handled with care and precision. We’ll help you:

By hiring an experienced bus accident attorney in Stockton, you can ensure your case is handled with care and precision. We’ll help you:

  • Navigate California's government liability claims process, including notice deadlines

  • Navigate California's government liability claims process, including notice deadlines

  • Investigate key evidence such as surveillance footage, maintenance records, and driver logs

  • Investigate key evidence such as surveillance footage, maintenance records, and driver logs

  • Establish negligence in operator conduct, hiring practices, or training procedures

  • Establish negligence in operator conduct, hiring practices, or training procedures

  • Handle negotiations with both government agencies and commercial insurance companies

  • Handle negotiations with both government agencies and commercial insurance companies

We'll take on the legal burden so you can focus on your recovery.

We'll take on the legal burden so you can focus on your recovery.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Bus Accident?

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Bus Accident?

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Bus Accident?

Depending on the circumstances of your case, several parties may be responsible for your injuries, including:

Depending on the circumstances of your case, several parties may be responsible for your injuries, including:

  • The bus driver (due to negligence, distraction, or impairment)

  • The bus driver (due to negligence, distraction, or impairment)

  • Public transit agencies (for poor maintenance, training, or oversight)

  • Public transit agencies (for poor maintenance, training, or oversight)

  • Private charter or tour bus companies

  • Private charter or tour bus companies

  • School districts (involving school bus incidents)

  • School districts (involving school bus incidents)

  • Other negligent drivers or third party motorists involved in the crash

  • Other negligent drivers or third party motorists involved in the crash

  • Bus or parts manufacturers (for mechanical failure or defects)

  • Bus or parts manufacturers (for mechanical failure or defects)

We'll thoroughly investigate your accident to identify every liable party and build a strong case on your behalf.

We'll thoroughly investigate your accident to identify every liable party and build a strong case on your behalf.

Row of school buses emphasizing the different entities that may be responsible in a bus crash claim
Row of school buses emphasizing the different entities that may be responsible in a bus crash claim
Row of school buses emphasizing the different entities that may be responsible in a bus crash claim
Multi-lane California highway shown from above, symbolizing the severe injuries bus crash victims often face
Multi-lane California highway shown from above, symbolizing the severe injuries bus crash victims often face
Multi-lane California highway shown from above, symbolizing the severe injuries bus crash victims often face

Injuries Often Caused by Bus Accidents

Injuries Often Caused by Bus Accidents

Injuries Often Caused by Bus Accidents

The size and weight of buses—and the lack of seatbelts in many models—can lead to severe injuries, such as:

The size and weight of buses—and the lack of seatbelts in many models—can lead to severe injuries, such as:

  • Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)

  • Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)

  • Spinal cord injuries or paralysis

  • Spinal cord injuries or paralysis

  • Broken bones and fractures

  • Broken bones and fractures

  • Internal bleeding or organ damage

  • Internal bleeding or organ damage

  • Soft tissue injuries, whiplash, or lacerations

  • Soft tissue injuries, whiplash, or lacerations

  • Psychological trauma and PTSD

  • Psychological trauma and PTSD

We work closely with medical experts to understand the full impact of your injuries—both now and in the future.

We work closely with medical experts to understand the full impact of your injuries—both now and in the future.

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What Compensation Can You Recover?

As your bus accident lawyer in Stockton, attorney Noah Schwinghamer and his skilled legal team will fight to recover the maximum compensation available, which may include:


  • Medical expenses (current and future)

  • Lost wages and reduced future earnings

  • Pain and suffering

  • Emotional trauma and mental distress

  • Long-term disability or loss of mobility

  • Property damage

  • Wrongful death damages (in fatal cases)


We take pride in advocating for bus accident injury victims with care, commitment, and results.

Organized legal desk symbolizing the work Schwinghamer Law does to recover full compensation for clients

What Compensation Can You Recover?

As your bus accident lawyer in Stockton, attorney Noah Schwinghamer and his skilled legal team will fight to recover the maximum compensation available, which may include:


  • Medical expenses (current and future)

  • Lost wages and reduced future earnings

  • Pain and suffering

  • Emotional trauma and mental distress

  • Long-term disability or loss of mobility

  • Property damage

  • Wrongful death damages (in fatal cases)


We take pride in advocating for bus accident injury victims with care, commitment, and results.

Organized legal desk symbolizing the work Schwinghamer Law does to recover full compensation for clients

What Compensation Can You Recover?

As your bus accident lawyer in Stockton, attorney Noah Schwinghamer and his skilled legal team will fight to recover the maximum compensation available, which may include:


  • Medical expenses (current and future)

  • Lost wages and reduced future earnings

  • Pain and suffering

  • Emotional trauma and mental distress

  • Long-term disability or loss of mobility

  • Property damage

  • Wrongful death damages (in fatal cases)


We take pride in advocating for bus accident injury victims with care, commitment, and results.

Contact a Stockton Bus Accident Attorney Today

Contact a Stockton Bus Accident Attorney Today

Contact a Stockton Bus Accident Attorney Today

Bus accident cases—especially those involving government entities—require fast action. Deadlines are tight, and evidence can disappear quickly. Let us step in early to protect your rights and secure the support you need.


If you’re looking for a compassionate, results-driven bus accident law firm in Stockton, we’re ready to help you move forward.

Bus accident cases—especially those involving government entities—require fast action. Deadlines are tight, and evidence can disappear quickly. Let us step in early to protect your rights and secure the support you need.


If you’re looking for a compassionate, results-driven bus accident law firm in Stockton, we’re ready to help you move forward.

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Schwinghamer Law on Instagram
Schwinghamer Law on LinkedIn
Schwinghamer Law on YouTube
Schwinghamer Law – The Stockton Hammer, personal injury attorney in Stockton, California
Schwinghamer Law on Facebook
Schwinghamer Law on Instagram
Schwinghamer Law on LinkedIn
Schwinghamer Law on YouTube

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© 2025 All Rights Reserved. The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.