Got involved in a bus accident? Wondering who’s at fault for your injury? Worried about the expensive bills, lost wages, etc.? Fret not because a personal injury lawsuit can come to your rescue. It allows you to seek compensation for your injuries and loss. Determining liability (who is responsible for the damages) is an important step in a claim lawsuit. No matter it is a difficult task, but a knowledgeable lawyer can help you identify who is responsible for the injuries.
Who is Responsible for the Accident?
- The bus driver
- The bus company
- The local municipality
Any one of the above- mentioned parties or a combination of these can be responsible for the damage. For example, if the bus driver was using a mobile phone while driving, he/she could be the reason behind the accident. The bus company can also be indirectly held responsible for hiring such negligent or undertrained drivers.
If you are traveling in a city bus and get involved in an accident, you can even file a lawsuit against the city. However, there are some cities that do not allow such claims. You need to be well aware of the rules of the city you are traveling in.
What Kind of Compensation is Available in a Bus Accident Lawsuit?
No matter money cannot recover the health loss that occurred in an accident, but it can compensate for all the financial loss that may have occurred during the accident. It includes the cost related to the medical bills, wages, etc.
The damages that are covered in a bus accident lawsuit are:
- Medical bills
- Hospitalization charges
- Future lost wages
- Vehicle repair
- Doctor’s visits
- Court costs and fees
Can you File a Lawsuit if you Get Injured at the Bus Stop?
If a person gets injured at the bus stop, he may feel that he has landed at the wrong place at the wrong time. But do you know that you can file a lawsuit if you get injured at the bus stop!
Most of bus stop accidents are caused due to reckless driving or negligence of the drivers. The victim needs to prove that the driver was negligent to seek compensation for the loss.
Sometimes, the bus stop is located in a location where the probability of occurring accidents is high. In such cases, the victim can even file a lawsuit against the government agency that owns the bus stop.
What are the Common Causes of Bus Accidents?
A professional lawyer can help you determine the cause of the bus accident. Let’s take a look:
- Distraction while driving
- Reckless driving
- Drunk driving
If you are on the lookout for a personal injury lawyer to file a bus accident lawsuit in North Dakota, then Autrey Law is the right choice for you. We have skilled and professional lawyers who will go above and beyond to handle your case in the best possible way.
