Presentar una reclamación por accidente de autobús en Dallas

The Responsibility of a Bus Driver

Bus drivers who transport passengers are known as “common carriers” and have a high degree of care. Under Texas law, these drivers must exercise “very cautious, competent and prudent” care. The Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Handbook gives very detailed advice to bus drivers including, “Make sure you are rested and alert. If you are drowsy, sleep before you drive! Even a nap can save your life or the lives of others. If you wear eye glasses, make sure they are clean and unscratched. Don’t wear sun glasses at night. Do a complete pre-trip inspection of your vehicle. Pay attention to checking all lights and reflectors and cleaning those you can reach.”

When you are injured in a bus accident, you could be eligible to receive a wide variety of damages- from medical bills, to lost wages, to pain and suffering, to loss of enjoyment of life, to loss of consortium or punitive damages. Because bus companies can be especially susceptible to personal injury lawsuits, they will not easily hand over damages or most likely will attempt to settle your case for a lot less than its worth.

What to Do After a Bus Accident

If you were injured in a bus accident, after receiving medical care you should:

• Get the name and contact information of the bus driver, bus owner, bus manufacturer and bus company
• Obtain the bus driver’s license and employee number
• Get the name and contact information of any witnesses
• Get the identifying number and license plate of the bus
• Take pictures of the damages bus and your injuries
• See if any street cameras might have captured the accident

Our Dallas bus accident attorneys can secure the aid of an accident reconstructionist and medical experts as you go about making your claim. Because you are going up against a large and intimidating bus company that will already have legal experts ready to represent their best interests, it is important that you do not file a personal injury claim without the proper legal backing on your side as well. In Texas you only have two years to file a personal injury claim after an accident occurs, so call Zinda Law Group to get aggressive Dallas personal injury lawyers on your side today!