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 EXPERIENCED BUS ACCIDENT LAWYERS HELPING VICTIMS IN YOUR AREA

 If you’ve been involved in a serious bus accident that was no fault of your own, it’s important that you know your legal rights. We know that lawsuits can be overwhelming and stressful, which is why you need the support of experienced bus injury litigators to help you get financial compensation for your recovery and rebuilding your life.

Experience counts when you hire a bus accident attorney to handle your personal injury case. 

Our lawyers understand what it is like to be involved in a bus accident and have provided expert legal representation nationwide for decades. Permanent injuries are common in busing accidents and can have life-altering consequences. 

Bus accident settlements often settle for larger dollar amounts because of the insurance requirements for commercial bus carriers.

Bus companies have teams of attorneys protecting their interests and will attempt to get accident victims to either drop their cases or settle for much less. The reality is that many bus accident cases require a personal injury lawsuit to obtain sufficient compensation for your injuries.

Bus-Related Accidents

• Bus Malfunction Accidents
• Bus-Auto Crashes
• Bus-Bus Crashes
• Bus-Motorcycle Crashes
• Bus-Pedestrian Accidents
• Illegal Bus Passing Accidents
• School Crossing Accidents

Bus Accident Statistics

• There are approximately 360 million bus passengers each year in the U. S.
• Buses travel more than 28 billion miles each year in the U. S.
• More than 17,000 children visit emergency rooms each year from school bus-related accidents. 
• There are more than 30,000 tour buses, bus charters,  and transportation buses on the road each day in the U. S.
• There are more than 975,000 registered buses in the U.S. (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FMCSA).

Bus Related Accident Injuries

• Backing up Injury
• Blowout Tire Injury
• Brake Failure Injury
• Bus Crush Injury
• Bus Rollover Injury
• Bus Roof Caving Injury 
• Bus Blowout Tire Injury
• Bus Burst Flames Injury
• Bus Collision Injury
• Bus Crash Injury
• Bus Defect Injury
• Bus Door Injury
• Bus Injury
• Bus Passenger Injury
• Bus Seat Injury
• Child Restraint Injury
• Exploding Gas Tank Injury
• Fatal Car Injury
• Fuel Leak Injury
• Multi Car Collision Injury
• Occupant Ejection Injury
• Overturned Bus
• Rollover Injury
• Roof Crush Injury
• Safety Restraint Injury
• Submerged Bus Injury
• Tire Tread Separation Injury
• Unintended Acceleration Injury
• Unsecured Cargo Load Injury

Road Related Accident Injuries

• Bad Road Condition Injury
• Bay Bridge Injury
• Bridge Crash Injury
• Center Divider Injury
• Concrete Barrier Injury
• Crossing the Street Injury
• Dangerous Road Injury
• Defective Road Injury
• Drawbridge Injury
• Expressway Injury
• Freeway Injury
• Guardrail Injury
• Highway Construction Injury
• Icy Highway Injury
• Intersection Injury
• Off Ramp Injury
• On Ramp Injury
• Oncoming Traffic Injury
• Overpass Injury
• Park and Ride Injury
• Parking Garage Injury
• Parking Lot Injury
• Paved Surface Injury
• Pothole Injury
• Rain-Slick Highway Injury
• Red Light Injury
• Road Departure Injury
• Road Hazard Injury
• Safety Zone Injury
• Seatbelt Injury
• Sidewalk Crossing Injury
• Speed Bump Injury
• Stop Light Injury
• Street Sidewalk Injury
• Taxiway Injury
• Telephone Pole Injury
• Traffic Crash Injury
• Turnpike Injury
• Underpass Injury
• Utility Pole Injury
• Work Zone Injury

Injury victims should contact an experienced bus injury attorney immediately after an accident. An experienced attorney understands the rules and regulations in the busing industry and can find any potential bus driver or busing company violations.

Accident attorneys are experienced in dealing with difficult insurance companies and know how they try and get out of paying for a victim's injury claims.

When filing a lawsuit, the victim may not know who is responsible for causing the accident. In most cases, the lawsuit will name every potential defendant who may have had a role in causing the bus accident.

The Defendants Can Include;

• Bus Driver
• Bus Company
• Bus Lessee
• Bus Manufacturer
• Bus Owner
• Insurance Company
• Bus Parts Manufacturer
• Other Drivers
• City or County Government

Bus Driving Rules

Federal regulations provide specific rules with regards to the operation of bus maintenance, as well as other provisions related to bus driver operating time. These regulations are extensive and cover a wide range of codes of conduct.

Important Bus Rules Include:

Operating Rules – Drivers are not to operate a bus while the driver’s ability or alertness is impaired through fatigue, illness, or any other cause, including alcohol and drugs.

Equipment Rules – Bus parts and accessories must always be in good working order, and all components must be inspected before the bus is used.

Cargo Rules – Bus drivers must fully inspect cargo and make any adjustments as necessary to ensure that the cargo is secured.

Driver Rules - Bus drivers may only drive a maximum of 11 hours after ten consecutive hours off duty, and passenger-carrying drivers may only drive a maximum of ten hours after eight consecutive hours off duty. 

Bus Company Fault

Bus drivers can be under a lot of pressure to make delivery deadlines, which can contribute to negligent driving. Bus companies sometimes intentionally or recklessly, violate transportation regulations and safety requirements to increase their profit margins. Even if a bus driver is responsible for causing the accident, the busing company may still be liable for the negligence of their own employee. 

Complex bus accident cases require thorough investigation, expert witnesses, and the use of discovery procedures after a bus accident lawsuit is filed. Prompt investigation of the accident scene is important, and you will need experienced accident investigators on your side.

Investigators will visit your accident scene and takes photographs of physical evidence. Skid marks, accident debris, and gouge marks, as well as oil, gas, and radiator fluid stains, can disappear quickly after an accident. Preserving critical evidence will be very important to your getting financial compensation.

Information to Collect When Involved in a Bus Accident

Information collected at the scene of an injury accident can be crucial to you getting financial compensation. You should always request the contact information of all parties involved in your accident should your lawyer need to contact them.

Get Evidence to Support Your Case

• Name of Bus Driver
• Name of Witnesses
• Address of Bus Company
• License Plate of the Bus
• Insurance Information of the Driver
• Phone Number of Bus Driver 
• Phone Number of Bus Company
• Take Photos 

Getting the correct information and evidence about your bus accident will ensure you’re able to pursue legal action and get financial compensation.

Bus Accident Lawsuits

Compensatory damages are available to bus injury victims. Compensatory damages are intended to compensate a plaintiff for losses in an injury accident. Compensatory damages in a busing accident lawsuit can include both “economic” damages and “non-economic” damages.

Anyone injured in an accident involving a bus may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit for damages caused by the crash. If the bus driver or busing company was negligent in causing the accident, the injury victim could file a lawsuit to recover damages that can include:

• Court Costs
• Disfigurement 
• Emotional distress
• Future Medical Treatment 
• Hospital Stays
• Loss of Consortium for Spouse
• Loss of Enjoyment in Life
• Lost Earning Capacity
• Lost Wages
• Medical Bills
• Medical Supplies
• Nursing Home Care
• Pain and Suffering
• Physical Disability
• Physical Therapy
• Prescription Drugs
• Property Damages
• Vehicle Repairs  

Because each bus accident lawsuit case is unique, it could take several months or even years to settle a claim or complete a trial. A bus accident lawsuit involves the following steps:

Claim Assessment - When a claim is filed, an assessment is made to ensure you have a valid case. This involves examining accident details, evidence, damages suffered, medical expenses, cost of future care, and the negligence of the other party. This assessment is done during your free consultation.

Investigation - If you have a qualified case, a thorough investigation of the accident will begin immediately to preserve evidence. Negligent parties will also be notified, and demand will be issued for the preservation of all evidence, including photographs, vehicles involved, road structures, bus company certifications, and other data.

File and Complaint - Once your evidence is preserved, a lawsuit will be filed against all parties who are deemed negligent in the bus accident.

Case Discovery - This is where case information is requested from the other parties, conduct depositions, interview witnesses, and obtain expert analyses,  accident reconstruction, and medical evidence to build a solid case.

Begin Mediation - Victims and defendants will attend mediation to determine if a fair settlement can be reached. During mediation, a negotiator will attempt to make a settlement to compensate for pain, suffering, and other damages. The majority of accident lawsuits will settle before going to trial.

Go to Trial - If no settlement can be reached in mediation, the lawsuit will proceed to trial. The case will be heard by a jury or judge.  Attorney's will present evidence and participate in closing arguments. The judge or jury will then determine fault and make a decision on the amount of compensation to award for your losses.

Whether a minor crash or a serious crash, bus accidents can take a long time to reach financial settlements. Most states allow plenty of time between a collision and the deadline for filing a lawsuit. Injured victims should contact a bus accident lawyer for advice on when to file. 

Understanding Your Statutes of Limitations

Every state is different regarding bus accidents and lawsuits. In most cases, victims have 1-2 years to seek legal action against the responsible parties for your injury. If you're concerned about your Statute of limitations timeline, a free case evaluation will help you understand your options.

The time you have to pursue a claim is limited. 

If you or a loved has been injured in a bus accident due to the negligence of others, we can help.

We have experienced bus accident lawyers that will hold negligent parties responsible for personal injuries, including wrongful death.

Contact us today for a free, no-obligation case review. We can provide you with a 100% free case evaluation where we can examine the details of your case and determine which legal strategies can best protect your future.

If you think you have a case, now is the time to reach out to a legal representative. If you believe that you have a bus accident case, we can help you now. 

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