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Bus Accident Compensation Claims

Bus drivers make frequent stops, and their size and lack of seatbelts mean that accidents can often result in severe injuries.

Bus routes typically drive in congested areas with a high risk of collisions with passenger vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles.

When a large bus causes an accident, the consequences can be devastating for passenger occupants and non-passengers.

At Lawsuit Legal, our bus accident lawyer has successfully handled these specialized personal injury cases, winning landmark compensation for the injured.

Whether it was the negligent action of your bus driver or a third-party motorist, you should not have to pay for your medical bills, lost wages, and collision-related expenses.

Our legal team will fight for your rights and advocate for you to obtain the compensation you deserve.

Bus accident cases are different than your typical car accident.

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BUS COLLISION FACT PATTERNS

Why are Buses Dangerous?

• Large vehicles with heavy weight
• Multiple blind spots w/ith limited visibility
• Makes frequent stops along routes
• Slow to stop and hard to maneuver
• Drivers may be fatigued, poorly trained, careless, or in a rush

Risk for Severe Injuries:

• Rear-End Collisions
• Sudden Lane Change / Swerving Into Traffic
• Rear-End Collisions
• Rollover Crashes
• Pedestrian & Bicycle Strikes

Proving Liability in Bus Crash Cases

Unlike passenger vehicle collisions, bus injury cases can involve multiple liable parties.

Accident victims may be able to hold the bus driver responsible, the municipality that hired them, the driver of a third-party vehicle, the school district, or the local public transportation bureau based on the circumstances of the case.

Bus passengers injured while riding or third-party victims may be able to file a lawsuit depending on the nature of the case.

Buses are massive and hard to maneuver, and the size and dimensions obstruct the view of the driver, creating large blind spots. The size and mass of the vehicle mean injuries sustained in even minor collisions are often severe.

The bus drivers have a duty of care to operate the vehicle in a reasonably safe manner and avoid drivers and pedestrians on the road.

Careless drivers who fail to exercise reasonable caution when operating the vehicle may be held responsible for accidents they cause.

Generally, the negligent party is responsible for paying compensation to the victims.

This can be a third-party motorist that hit the bus, causing your injuries, in which case the motorist's insurance would be responsible for compensation.

In a situation where a reckless action taken by the bus driver caused the crash, the driver or the school district or municipality who hired them may be found liable, depending on the circumstances of the case.

According to our data, blind spots, traffic law violations, and buses driving at unsafe speeds are the most frequent causes of car accidents.

 

How Much Compensation Could I Receive for My Bus Accident Claim?

Bus accident injury victims may be entitled to recover compensation for their collision-related damages:

• Economic Damages: Medical Bills, Lost Wages, Property Damage, Diminished Earning Capacity, Future Medical Care & Treatment, etc.
• Non-Economic Damages: Pain & Suffering, Wrongful Death, Disfigurement, Mental Anguish, Emotional Trauma, Loss of Consortium, etc.

Accident victims pursuing claims with the bus accident attorneys at Lawsuit Legal commonly suffer life-altering injuries requiring long-term care.

Traveling by bus often means traveling without seatbelts and protective devices for passengers. Bus and shuttle riders can be thrown around within the cabin in the event of an accident. Even minor accidents can severely injure passengers tossed violently as a result of the crash. Head injuries, crushed limbs, and broken bones can occur as a result. In some cases, it can prove fatal. Nobody should be left to deal with the economic consequences of an accident they weren't responsible for causing.

Your lawyer will help you assess the full extent of your damages sustained to help maximize the compensation you legally deserve. The value of your bus crash case can fluctuate widely depending on the severity of your injuries and the circumstances. We fight for the maximum compensation possible and understand that winning a big settlement or verdict matters.

 

School Bus Accident Victims

School bus lines often run through residential neighborhoods and make frequent stops.

The risk is high for pedestrian knockdown strikes due to massive blind spots and obstructed vision. We most commonly encounter cases involving t-bone accidents whose car was hit by the bus as they were reversing out of a driveway.

According to our data, the most common negligent behaviors we see causing accidents of this type include distracted driving, speeding, and driver fatigue. Unfortunately, adults and children suffer catastrophic injuries in bus accidents caused by reckless actions. Lawsuits filed against a school district or government entity are more complex than a typical insurance claim; speak with our school bus accident attorney who can help you navigate this specialized legal matter.

 

School Bus Accidents

School districts commonly offer children rides back and forth to school each day nationwide. These routes commonly call for driving in residential neighborhoods, rural and city roads, and require the drivers to make frequent stops. These buses are usually owned by the school district or operated by a private company. Either may be held responsible for accidents caused by the driver, depending on the circumstances of the case.

 

Public Transit Bus Accidents

Public transit buses are typically operated by the local government or city and can include Metrobus lines, MTA bus routes, and intercity buses. These buses operate daily and must make frequent stops on congested streets through intersections filled with commuter traffic and pedestrians. These cases are governed by special laws that make suing a government entity like the city a complex matter requiring an experienced bus accident lawyer for the best possible outcome. Whether it was the bus driver or another motorist’s negligence, you shouldn't have to pay out of pocket to be made whole.

 

Greyhound Bus Accidents

Greyhound bus routes can cover long distances and are more commonly encountered on interstate highways. When greyhound drivers fail to follow the rules and regulations, it can cause catastrophic harm to it's passengers and other drivers. Rollover bus accidents are especially deadly with the potential for multiple passenger's being injured. Driver fatigue and traffic law violations are the causal factors contributing to a considerable number of the collisions our lawyers handle involving Greyhound bus lines.

 

Private, Charter, and Shuttle Bus Accidents

There are a variety of private buses and charters in operation on our roads. A motor vehicle with a capacity for 10 passengers or more is typically classified as a passenger bus, and this can include shuttle buses. Every accident injury case we handle is unique and private bus crashes can be caused by a variety of factors. Your legal team will investigate the cause of your injuries and determine liability to help get you paid as much as possible, as fast as possible.

 

Tour Bus Accidents

Depending on the nature of the case, a tour bus crash can involve owner-operator liability, suing the private company that hired a negligent driver. Your attorneys will pursue each at-fault party for their share of liability, subject to jurisdictional restrictions. Inexperienced drivers hired by the management company, negligent driver behavior, tire blowouts, and traffic law violations contribute to our clients' injuries. Tour buses overloaded with passengers can result in multiple injured parties after a serious collision.