Bus accident lawyer - Parker Waichman LLP

If you were injured in a bus accident, whether your vehicle was struck by a bus or you were a passenger on the bus, you may be entitled to compensation. During this time, you may be struggling with financial worries, emotional stress, and severe physical injuries. At Parker Waichman LLP, our bus accident lawyers understand the many challenges you’re facing and are here to offer experienced legal support, advice, and guidance. Our goal is to ease your stress and help you recover the true compensation you’re entitled to for your injuries and other accident-related losses.

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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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What Are the Different Types Of Buses Involved in Collisions?

Every bus accident case is unique. The details surrounding the case are important when it comes to recovering compensation for your injuries and other losses. The type of bus matters because it can determine who will be held financially responsible.
The different types of buses include:

School buses
City buses
Public buses
Tour buses

Party buses
Airport shuttles
Charter buses
Greyhound buses

Steps to Take After a Bus Accident

When you’re involved in a bus accident, you must take certain steps to protect your health and your rights, including:

Check for injuries. If anyone was injured, contact 911 immediately. If no injuries are apparent, contact the police. The police will investigate the scene of the accident and fill out a police report. When speaking to law enforcement, do not admit fault and provide only the facts.
Gather evidence. If you’re able to, walk around the accident scene and take photos of the scene, your injuries, and vehicle damage.
Obtain witness contact information. If anyone witnessed the accident, obtain their names and contact information.
Seek medical attention. Even if you feel fine or believe your injuries are only minor, you must still have a medical evaluation as soon as possible. Some types of serious injuries do not present signs or symptoms right away.
Contact a bus accident lawyer. Contact Parker Waichman LLP, to schedule a free consultation.

Common Injuries Sustained in a Bus Accident

Being involved in a bus accident can be traumatic, painful, and even deadly. Because the circumstances of every bus accident are unique, it’s impossible to predict what types of physical injuries you may suffer in this type of accident. However, at Parker Waichman LLP, our bus accident lawyers have handled countless accident claims that involved the following types of injuries:

Wrongful deathYour attorney will review your bus accident case and consult with medical professionals and other experts to determine what the future cost of medical treatment will be to ensure you pursue the compensation that allows you to continue to receive vital medical care now and in the future.