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CONOZCA AL EQUIPOcontacto con nosotrosHave You Been Injured in a Bus Crash?
Buses are a common site across Texas. Hundreds of thousands of passengers use buses annually to get from place to place. Some buses provide local transit around a city and service commercial districts, while others use buses as their way to commute to and from work. Still others decide to ride on a bus as they travel out of state to see loved ones. Whatever the reason, Texas residents are boarding buses in large numbers each year and that is a pattern that is expected to continue in the coming years.
The majority of these citizens travel safely while aboard these buses but unfortunately, many sustain injuries every year in Texas bus accidents. Commonly these injuries are very serious, in part because passengers do not wear seat belts while riding on most buses. With several bus companies servicing Dallas and Texas as a whole, it may not be shocking that these bus accidents account for numerous injuries annually and unfortunately some may result in death. If you suffer an injury, make sure to speak with a Dallas bus crash attorney ASAP.
What are some of the common reasons for bus accidents?
Bus drivers face many of the same challenges as any driver, in addition to a few other unique problems. Some common causes of bus accidents involve:
What injuries are common in bus crashes?
Just like any type of accident on Dallas streets, the injuries from a bus accident might partially depend on the speed of travel and the size of the other vehicle or vehicles in the crash.
The most prevalent injuries include:
What Legal Rights are Available to Bus Accident Victims?
As a bus crash victim, the law might offer you several civil claims to pursue. The claims available will depend on the circumstances of a specific accident and who is at fault in the accident.
At Fault Third Parties
If another motorist causes a crash with a bus while you are an occupant on that bus, you may have a claim against the other motorist for your injuries. If the other driver does not have enough insurance coverage available for all of the injuries suffered in the crash or if the other motorist has no insurance available at all, you might also have a right to bring an uninsured or underinsured claim against your own insurance company or the bus company itself, if there is UM coverage available.
At Fault Bus Driver
Alternatively, if the collision is due to a negligent bus driver and you were either a bus passenger or in another vehicle, you may have a claim against the bus driver and the bus company. This holds true even if the bus owner is a municipality, like a city bus used for public transportation.
Safety Defects on a Bus
Lastly, if the collision is caused by some defect in the bus itself and not through actions of any drivers, you might have a claim against the:
Any bus driver who is injured in an accident may also have a claim for worker's compensation for their injuries.
The possibility of so many claims makes a bus accident case complicated and complex. Typically the more vehicles involved in the accident, the more complex the claim( s). This is a reason that when choosing a bus accident lawyer in Dallas, you want to pick one with experience prosecuting personal injury cases.
What do I do after I'm involved in a bus accident?
You may be rattled and in a state of shock after being involved in a bus crash. But there are a few important things that you need to do before leaving the scene.
How much can I recoup financially after a bus crash?
The amount of money you may receive after a bus crash will depend a lot on the extent of your injuries. In general, you may recoup the costs of your:
Families who have lost a loved one in a Dallas bus accident can also collect for any care their loved one received prior to passing away in addition to compensation for funeral and burial expenses, loss of companionship, and various other damages. Speak with a knowledgeable Dallas bus accident lawyer to learn all of your options.
Have you been injured in a Dallas Bus Accident?
The Dallas bus accident lawyers at Dunk Law Firm will strive to help you obtain the financial recovery that you are entitled to. Bus accident damages might consist of: medical expenses, disfigurement, pain and suffering, loss of normal life, loss of income, and much more. We also look to recover present and future expenses when defending a crash victim.