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CALL (800) 863-5312 TO SPEAK WITH BUS ACCIDENT LAWYERS FOR FREE Ours is a self-sufficient culture. We generally do not like asking others for help even though we may need it. This general predisposition toward self-reliance does not change simply because we find ourselves injured in a bus crash. Perhaps we are too proud to admit …
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CALL (800) 863-5312 TO SPEAK WITH BUS ACCIDENT LAWYERS FOR FREE In a sizeable number of bus accident cases, the injury victim will receive at least one settlement offer from the negligent bus driver’s insurance company. This settlement offer will likely offer to resolve the case entirely in exchange for the insurance company making a certain …
CALL (800) 863-5312 TO SPEAK WITH BUS ACCIDENT LAWYERS FOR FREE Like other motorists, bus drivers must be properly insured in the event that they cause or contribute to someone’s injury through a bus accident. The precise amount of insurance that drivers must have is set out in state and/or federal regulations. Since bus accidents can …
CALL (800) 863-5312 TO SPEAK WITH BUS ACCIDENT LAWYERS FOR FREE Chances are that if you are injured in a bus accident, you will not be running to the courthouse the very next day to file your claim for compensation. You will obviously want to heal and recover first and ensure your family affairs are in …
CALL (800) 863-5312 TO SPEAK WITH BUS ACCIDENT LAWYERS FOR FREE A trial is but one of the ways through which a bus accident lawsuit can be settled. Most bus accident cases will never reach the trial stage because the parties will agree to settle the lawsuit out of court. In fact, some estimates claim that …
CALL (800) 863-5312 TO SPEAK WITH BUS ACCIDENT LAWYERS FOR FREE In most bus accident cases involving another vehicle, at least one individual – the driver of the other passenger car – is likely to sustain serious injuries. Passengers riding on a bus that overturns may also suffer major injuries to their heads, necks, and spines. …
CALL (800) 863-5312 TO SPEAK WITH BUS ACCIDENT LAWYERS FOR FREE Some of the largest expenses that injury victims will face following a bus collision are medical expenses. Depending on the severity of the crash and the resulting injuries, injury victims can easily face thousands of dollars in initial medical expenses and can face thousands more …
There are about 9,000 bus accidents annually which result in approximately 12,000 victims injured and 330 fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), bus drivers hit between 90 and 100 pedestrians a year. Factors that can Cause Accidents Accidents can occur because of the many demands placed upon the shoulders of a …
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.
If you were injured in a bus accident, after receiving medical care you should:
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!
