| A bus accident can be a scary incident whether | | | | entitled to compensation. And, of course, if it was |
| you are involved while riding on the bus or on the | | | | the operator of another vehicle who caused the |
| ground. A bus accident is a little different from | | | | accident, then you will have a claim against that |
| other types of roadway accidents. Instead of | | | | operator and his/her employer, if any. |
| dealing with an individual, you will be dealing with a | | | | Steps to Take in an Accident |
| bus company. This can bring challenges when you | | | | When you are involved in a bus accident you |
| are trying to get compensation for your injuries | | | | should get medical treatment as soon as possible. |
| or damage that occurred as a result of the | | | | Make sure all treatment is documented and that |
| accident. | | | | you keep your copies of any paperwork from |
| Definition of a Bus Accident | | | | the medical facility. |
| A bus accident can occur when you are riding on | | | | You want to get as much information as possible |
| the bus and the bus gets into a collision or you | | | | about the accident. This includes all information |
| are otherwise injured while on the bus. It can also | | | | about the bus company. Get witnesses' names |
| occur if a bus hits your vehicle or your person. | | | | and contact information, as well. Write everything |
| What to Do After an Accident | | | | down and make sure you have it in a safe place |
| When you are involved in a bus accident you will | | | | as you may need it later. |
| file your lawsuit against the bus company, the bus | | | | Make sure that you do not talk with others about |
| operator or the at-fault driver of another vehicle. | | | | the accident. The only people you should speak to |
| You can file for compensation for damage to | | | | are police when giving your statement (and, of |
| your property and/or for financial loss you | | | | course, your lawyer.) Do not share information or |
| sustained from the accident. You are able to file | | | | make any statements about the accident with |
| for damages including medical bills, lost wages, loss | | | | anyone else. |
| of earning capacity, pain and suffering and other | | | | If you have been involved in a bus accident you |
| injuries or situations arising from the accident. | | | | should contact a lawyer as soon as possible. Make |
| The laws regarding bus transportation are in the | | | | sure that you find an attorney that is experienced |
| same category as airplanes. Buses must provide a | | | | with bus accident lawsuits. You want to get the |
| certain level of security to passengers. The bus | | | | best representation possible from someone who |
| operator must have the proper education and | | | | knows how to deal with bus company attorneys. |
| training to operate the bus and all laws regarding | | | | It can be a difficult time, but in the end you |
| operation must be followed. If you were involved | | | | should be able to get compensation for the |
| in an accident resulting from the bus company or | | | | injuries and loss that occurred as a result of the |
| operator not following the law then you are | | | | accident. |