Because a bus is much larger than a typical passenger vehicle, bus accidents can cause much more serious injuries if a collision occurs. Bus drivers must have a commercial license to operate these vehicles safely, and drivers are expected to exercise caution behind the wheel. Unfortunately, sometimes they fall short and crashes occur.
When an accident happens, victims must understand how to navigate the civil justice system. Abaev Law Firm is here to help. Our experienced Franklin Square injury lawyers have represented many bus crash victims, and we’ve recovered millions for those who have suffered serious injuries in collisions.
We’ll put our decades of legal experience to work to help you if you or someone you love has been harmed — and we don’t charge legal fees unless we win. Give us a call today to schedule your free consultation and learn more about the help and support we can offer.
What Are Your Rights After a Bus Accident?
After a bus accident, you may need to make a claim with your own insurer for minor injuries under New York’s no-fault laws. However, if your injuries are serious or the crash was fatal, those who caused the crash can be made to compensate you for economic and non-financial losses.
However, you need to understand how to pursue a claim, and things can be complicated for a few reasons:
- You need to identify all potential defendants: This could include not just the bus driver but also the driver’s employer, those responsible for manufacturing or maintaining the bus, or those responsible for road design.
- You must prove liability: This means making the right legal arguments depending on the defendant. For example, you’ll need to show a bus driver was negligent by failing to follow the rules of the road. However, if you’re pursuing a claim against the driver’s employer, the bus company or operator could be liable under vicarious liability laws.
- You must take action on the appropriate timeline: For example, if you were harmed by an MTA bus or other public transport, you may be able to sue the government authorities responsible for the buses — but must file a notice of claim within 90 days and take legal action within a year and 90 days.
- You must be able to prove your damages: You’ll need to show how badly you were harmed.
How Can a Franklin Square Bus Accident Lawyer Help?
Abaev Law Firm can help with all of these steps and more. Our Franklin Square accident attorneys know the ins and outs of bus accident claims, including the special rules for suing the government and how to determine the right legal arguments to make to hold bus companies accountable.
We’ll be there from day one, helping to:
- Gather evidence
- Comply with deadlines
- Understand how much your case is worth
- Negotiate with insurers on your behalf
- Fight for you in court
With extensive trial experience and a history of recovering large verdicts and settlements, Abaev Law Firm has the knowledge, skill, and ability to fight for you even in complex bus accident claims.
Contact Abaev Law Firm Today for Help After a Bus Crash
Abaev Law Firm is prepared and ready to help after your bus accident, whether you’re taking action against the government after an MTA bus crash or pursuing a claim against a private company employing a careless bus driver.
Give us a call today to schedule your free consultation and find out more about how a Franklin Square bus accident lawyer at our firm can fight for you.