Hire a Bus Accident Lawyer Who Gets Results

Every bus accident case is different, and regardless of how many cases a firm has successfully handled, there is never a guarantee of an outcome. However, when a firm like Boohoff Law can show results, you can feel confident they will take the needed steps to get you the compensation you deserve for your injuries.

Severity of Bus Accident Injuries

The types of injuries you suffer when involved in a bus accident vary greatly depending on whether you were a passenger on the bus, the driver of another vehicle involved in the accident, a pedestrian, or a passenger in another vehicle. Injuries can range from minor whiplash to death. Some of the most common injuries victims sustain in a bus accident include:

• Brain injuries
• Broken bones
• Herniated disks
• Internal bleeding
• Lacerations
• Severe skin burns
• Severed limbs
• Spinal injuries
• Sprained and torn ligaments
• Whiplash

Establishing Liability After a Bus Accident

Your injuries require treatment, you may need to be hospitalized while recovering, and you may also be facing a long recuperation time meaning you will lose time from work. Seeking compensation for your injuries will require your personal injury attorney to establish who is liable for your injuries. Liability for a bus accident may belong to:

• The driver of the bus – A driver who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or driving distracted could have caused the accident
• The bus driver’s employer – If the employer did not verify the driver holds a Class C license, was not properly trained on the vehicle’s safety equipment or well-versed in the rules which must be followed for bus drivers, the employer could be held liable for your injuries.
• The person responsible for maintenance – In cases where someone other than the driver or employer is responsible for maintaining a bus, the company or person may be responsible if the vehicle fails due to improper maintenance.
• Driver of another vehicle – Instances where the bus is involved in an accident but there was a third party at fault for the accident. In these cases, that driver may be responsible for your injuries as well as the injuries sustained by other victims.

In some instances, you can hold a government body liable for your injuries. Speak with your attorney about anyone who may have contributed to your injuries.

Potential Compensation for Bus Accident Victims

Every personal injury lawsuit is unique and bus accident victims are often uncertain as to what the potential settlement amount may be for their injuries. Keep in mind, there is no set dollar amount which is considered “usual” because compensation levels depend on several factors. Naturally, a victim with catastrophic injuries is likely to recover more than someone with a minor injury. Generally, victims may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical bills including rehabilitation therapy
• Lost wages during recovery
• Future wages when the injury is expected to be permanent
• Disfiguration caused by scarring
• Pain and suffering
• Property loss

The responsible party may also be required to compensate the victim of a bus accident for punitive damages, which is when a monetary amount is assessed to penalize the responsible party for their negligence.