If you were injured in a bus accident, you may be able to file a claim for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. A Pasadena personal injury lawyer may be able to help you pursue a recovery.
D. Miller & Associates, PLLC, offers legal services for victims of bus crashes. For a free, no-obligation case evaluation, contact us today at 713-850-8600.
If we represent you, we may be able to help in the following ways:
Filing a Claim for Your Bus Accident
If you suffered injuries in a bus accident, you can file a claim against the bus driver, the bus company, or the bus manufacturer. We may be able to help you pursue a recovery.
This is a general overview of the bus accident claims process:
- We file a claim against the liable party or parties, including the bus company.
- We submit the necessary documents and establish that your injuries occurred because of the bus accident.
- We may negotiate a settlement with the insurance company or take the case to court if necessary.
An attorney helps you with the claims process. Call 713-850-8600 for a free case evaluation.
Help Establishing Fault & Liability for a Bus Accident
Your bus accident attorney may be able to help you gather evidence to prove fault and establish liability. The following parties may be liable for the bus accident:
The Bus Driver
The crash may be the result of operator error. The driver may have been distracted, used poor judgment, or operated the bus carelessly.
The Bus Company
The bus company may have failed to provide proper maintenance for the vehicle or hire a qualified driver. If the bus driver caused the crash, the bus company may also be vicariously liable for its employees’ negligence.
The Bus Manufacturer
The manufacturer may have used faulty parts for the bus and failed to recall any defective parts. If the bus accident was the result of a defective part, the manufacturer may be liable for the crash.
A Reckless or Negligent Third-Party Driver
In some cases, another party, such as a third-party driver, may be at fault for the accident. For example, the other driver may have been intoxicated, distracted, or reckless. If that was the case, the third-party driver may be liable.
Help With the Government Claims Process for Government-Run Buses
Determining who owns the bus is important in a bus accident case. If a government entity owns and operates the bus, you may be able to sue a government agency for personal injury, but the process may be different and have unique requirements compared to a typical personal injury case.
If we represent you in your bus accident case, we can evaluate whether a government agency may be liable and assist you in suing the entity. Call 713-850-8600 for a free case evaluation.
Help Calculating Your Damages for a Bus Accident Claim
Your financial losses may include emergency room care and hospitalization, lost wages, and other expenses and losses related to the accident and your injuries. Your recovery may also cover pain and suffering damages.
You may also be able to pursue damages related to the wrongful death of a family member if you lost a loved one in the bus crash. If you were driving a vehicle and the bus driver hit your car, you may be able to recover your auto repair or replacement expenses.
A lawyer from our firm may be able to help calculate your damages and pursue recovery to make you whole. Call us at 713-850-8600 for a free case evaluation.
Call D. Miller & Associates, PLLC
You typically have only two years to file an injury claim under Texas’s statute of limitations, with some exceptions. You may not take legal action if you fail to act within the statute of limitations.
So, if you were in a wreck involving a bus or lost a loved one in a bus accident, act now. D. Miller & Associates, PLLC may be able to help you file a claim and recover damages to make you whole. Get a free, no-obligation case evaluation about your case.
To speak with a member of our team, call us at 713-850-8600.
