Buses are large. Have minimal turning radii and lack many security features that passenger vehicles typically have, such as airbags and seatbelts. Because of their large size, buses also need more lead time to break, and they have bigger blind spots. Whether you’re a passenger of a city bus, a pedestrian or biker, or a driver of another vehicle on the road, crashing into a city bus can be dangerous and complicated. Here is what you need to know about city bus crashes and who is liable.
Determining Liability
Figuring out who is liable for a bus crash can be difficult. In some cases, it could be a third party like a cyclist or other motorist determined to cause the accident. In the case of a private bus company, like a company that charters buses for trips or a tour bus company. The driver or company responsible for the bus would also be responsible for the accident. However, in the cases of public buses or city-owned buses, liability determination can be different.
Typically, in city bus cases, both the city department of transit or transportation and the driver themselves could be found liable and sued for damages associated with the accident.
What to Do if You’re in a Bus Crash
If you have been in a bus crash, either as a passenger or as another driver on the road. You should know what actions you should take. First, if you or others are injured, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. Then, make sure to record photos or your personal account of events. This will help you prove your case in the future. Could also help you assess damages for which you could be compensated for.
If you or a loved one was injured, fatally or not, you should reach out to an experienced bus crash attorney in your area. A trusted attorney with experience in city bus accidents will benefit you as you pursue damages from your case.
CONTACT HERRMAN & HERRMAN IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACCIDENTS:
We can help you if you have been harmed by the following:
- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
- Spinal injury – Spinal cord injuries could cost millions of dollars of care over the course of the victim’s lifetime, especially when those injuries result in partial or complete paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you deserve compassionate legal representation. Our attorney can help you determine whether you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury and expenses related to living with the disability, such as making a home more accessible.
- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
