Even school buses and other trucks prove susceptible to deadly accidents. All types of buses pose risks to their passengers due to the fact that most buses don’t include seat belts.
Regardless if you or a loved one suffered injuries on a school bus, a charter bus, tour bus, or public transit bus, the Aurora bus-truck accident lawyers of Pintas & Mullins Law Firm represent bus accident victims across the country. Our team of lawyers remains available to discuss your legal options when you call us at (800) 794-0444.
Steps To Take Following a Bus Accident
As with any car accident, your first goal should involve seeking medical attention, even if you do not believe you have serious injuries. If you experienced an accident with a bus, always call the police and file a report. Once you enter the hospital for your injuries, you will already start to build your injury claim with medical documents linked to the accident. Some injuries do not exhibit symptoms early on, so seeking medical attention even for minor injuries may help you determine your losses accurately.
After you receive treatment for your injuries, make sure you reach out to an Aurora bus-truck accident lawyer for guidance. Your attorney may help you identify the liable and negligent party following your accident. This proves important because the negligent party may include the individual or company that you may file a lawsuit against to earn financial compensation.
Following a bus accident, the liable parties may include:
- The bus driver
- The bus company
- The maintenance company
- The bus manufacturer
Your bus accident attorney may also help you uncover other potentially liable parties aside from these four. An attorney may help you collect evidence required to prove that the liable party acted negligently. For instance, you may need to obtain photographs from the accident scene that highlights debris, impact damages, injuries, and other vital information.
Once the police arrive at the scene of a bus accident, they should begin a police report with you and the other party. The police report may also prove handy in settlement talks or even litigation with the other party involved in the accident. You will also need to preserve your medical bills and other medical documentation, which may all further strengthen your case.
Pintas & Mullins Law Firm can also handle the bus company’s insurance provider on your behalf. Following a bus accident, the bus company’s insurance may try to offer you a low settlement package. At Pintas & Mullins Law Firm, we may fight to see you walk away from a personal injury case with the fair compensation you deserve.
Bus Regulations
Bus companies and bus drivers must adhere to a strict set of regulations. For instance, the FMCSA offers bus safety information and includes guidelines for driver requirements, bus maintenance laws, bus inspections, insurance policies, and more. If drivers or companies violate these regulations and their violations cause your injuries, you may qualify to pursue compensation from them.
Recovering Awards for Your Injuries
At Pintas & Mullins Law Firm, we handle bus accident cases for victims of negligence. Our team of personal injury lawyers may help you file a claim to cover losses such as:
- Medical bills
- Missed wages
- At-home care
- Emotional hardship
We may also help families recover awards if their loved one tragically died during a bus accident through a wrongful death claim. Our team of lawyers may help you gather crucial evidence following your bus accident and may help you pinpoint the liable and at-fault party of your accident. We may also handle all communications and negotiations with the bus company’s insurance provider on your behalf to help ensure a fair settlement.
If you or a loved one suffered a bus accident in Aurora, call Pintas & Mullins Law Firm at (800) 794-0444 to begin your free case consultation.
For a free legal consultation with a Bus Truck Accidents Lawyer serving Aurora, call (800) 794-0444
The Risk of Riding Buses
Because buses comprise such large vehicles and transport many passengers at once, they can become extremely dangerous when involved in accidents with passenger vehicles. Buses also don’t break as quickly as most passenger vehicles can, which can lead to collisions. Roll-over accidents may occur with buses, and they can become even more dangerous when passengers do not have the option to wear seat belts on the buses.
Dozens of people may suffer harm during a bus accident, which makes these types of accidents far more dangerous and complex. Buses also put pedestrians and bicyclists at risk during accidents because of their sheer size. Children also face the risk of sustaining injuries while attempting to board school buses or by exiting and crossing the street without looking.
Luckily for parents of children that rely on school buses for transportation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) offers safety recommendations for school buses. These lessons can keep children aware of the risks involved with buses and help them avoid injuries.
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An Aurora Bus Truck Accident Lawyer May Help Prove Negligence
Following a bus accident in Aurora or around the U.S., you will need to seek medical attention to protect your health. But once you feel healthy enough to do so, Pintas & Mullins Law Firm may begin to seek justice on your behalf while conducting a thorough investigation of the bus accident.
Call Pintas & Mullins Law Firm today at (800) 794-0444 to learn more about our practice areas. You can also go online and complete your free case consultation form, where you can tell us more about your unique case.
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