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Spanish Riding on a bus puts you in a uniquely vulnerable position compared to a car or a train. Cars are small vehicles, usually operated by someone you know and trust. In contrast, trains follow rails, and train accidents are relatively uncommon. Buses, however, spend all day on the open road, carrying strangers and often driven by a stranger, too. These large vehicles occupy a significant amount of space, and typically, you have no control over how your driver operates. If you’re in a bus accident in Queens, NY, you need experienced lawyers on your side. With the legal expertise of Shaevitz & Shaevitz, you can earn fair compensation for your injuries!
How Bus Accidents Occur
While bus accidents aren’t as frequent as car accidents or bicycle accidents, they are more common in urban areas like New York City. With high traffic volumes and crowded streets, operating large buses is a hassle.
Frequently, bus accidents are the result of drivers not following the rules of the road. Common causes of bus accidents include:
- Distracted driving
- Intoxicated driving
- Exhausted driving
- Reckless driving
Whether it be the fault of the bus driver, another motor vehicle, a bicycle, or a pedestrian, the cause of a bus accident determines who is at fault in your case. Because New York is a comparative negligence state, you may even be partially responsible for your accident. However, that doesn’t mean you’re ineligible for compensation.
If you or someone you live with has a car with PIP, or personal injury protection insurance, that car’s insurance will pay for your no-fault benefits. If you don’t have PIP, the city or bus company is responsible for your no-fault benefits. Our team can help you determine which insurance to file with.
However, it’s important to note that you must file a no-fault claim within 30 days of the accident. Additionally, depending on the severity of your injuries, you may be entitled to further compensation through a separate claim that bus accident lawyers like Shaevitz & Shaevitz help you file.
Common Bus Accident Injuries
After a bus accident, it’s common to experience injuries ranging from minor to severe. These injuries include:
- Minor cuts
- Whiplash
- Broken bones
- TBIs
- Back injuries
- and more!
In some cases, these injuries are easy to recover from. However, other injuries may affect you for life, cause paralysis, loss of limb, or even death! If your injuries exceed the serious injury threshold, we will file a separate claim to cover medical expenses, pain and suffering, and any resulting changes in your quality of life.
Why Hire a Bus Accident Lawyer?
Bus accidents, like all automobile accidents, are surprisingly complex. After experiencing injuries, the last thing you want to do is spend your time trying to understand the legal system and how to secure compensation. Fortunately, Shaevitz & Shaevitz fights your legal battles for you!
We begin with a free consultation. By reviewing your case, we determine if pursuing legal action is a necessary step for your recovery! If so, we will collect evidence and compile a case on your behalf. Pictures from the scene, witness statements, medical records, and even traffic camera footage are all important pieces of evidence that we use to build your case. With this information on our side, we can determine who is at fault for your bus accident.
Determining who is responsible for your injuries plays a big role in your bus accident case. If the bus driver is responsible, the bus company may also be held liable. If your injuries surpass the serious injury threshold, then the driver, the company, or even New York City may owe you compensation. However, when suing the city, you only have 90 days to file the claim. If a third party is to blame, you would pursue compensation from their insurance company.
When dealing with insurance, we urge you not to speak with any representative without a lawyer. As bus accident lawyers, those at Shaevitz & Shaevitz are uniquely equipped to handle any minimizing tactics thrown your way, protecting your compensation.
Let Us Fight for Your Fair Compensation!
After a bus accident in New York City, it’s important to seek fair compensation for your injuries. With the legal expertise of bus accident lawyers, you can protect your compensation from the insurance company and ensure that you have a strong case! Trust Shaevitz & Shaevitz to represent your interests in court or settlement negotiations, and ensure that you receive the justice you deserve.
Book a free consultation today to learn what your bus accident case may be worth!
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