Bus Accident Law Firm
How Can a Bus Accident Attorney Help?
Bus accidents often cause devastating injuries, preventing the accident victim from returning to work and leaving them faced with a long and painful recovery. Because of this, it’s important to seek legal representation as soon as possible.
Working with an experienced bus accident attorney at Parker Waichman LLP can give your case the best chance of success.
At our law firm, our legal team can help by:
- Investigating the accident
- Gathering evidence
- Interviewing witnesses
- Working with experts
- Filing paperwork
- Communicating with your insurance company or the bus driver’s insurance provider
- Handling settlement negotiations
- Filing a lawsuit
What Are My Legal Options After a Bus Accident?
If you live in a no-fault state, you can pursue compensation for your medical bills and a portion of your lost wages by filing a claim if you have Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may be entitled to additional compensation. A bus accident attorney on our legal team can determine if you meet the serious injury threshold and can help you pursue further compensation by filing a personal injury lawsuit.
Passengers On Buses
In some no-fault states, if you were a passenger on a bus that was involved in an accident, you will pursue compensation through the bus driver’s insurer. Your attorney will review your case to determine how to pursue compensation for your accident-related losses and whether you will file a claim with your insurer or through the bus driver’s insurance provider.
Who Can Be Held Liable in a Bus Accident?
Obtaining compensation after a bus accident can be complex. One of the reasons these types of accidents can be more challenging to recover compensation for is that many different parties can potentially be held responsible.
Parties that can be held liable for a bus accident include:
- The bus driver
- The company that owns the bus
- The city that owns the bus
- The company that maintains the bus
- The state’s department of transportation
What Are The Common Causes Of Bus Accidents?
Bus accidents can occur for many reasons, including:
- Distracted driving
- Inexperienced bus driver
- Poor visibility
- Lack of training
- Brake failure
- Lack of proper bus maintenance
- Speeding
- Not obeying traffic laws
- Defective bus parts
- Poor road conditions
- Driver fatigue
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