Bus Accident Injury Lawsuits
Experienced Injury Lawyers That Will Fight For You!
When someone is injured in a vehicle accident, a personal injury lawsuit allows the victim and their families to seek compensation for their injuries.
If you have been injured in a Bus Accident, knowing your legal rights can provide both financial relief and peace of mind.
A Bus accident can cause life-threatening physical injuries and trauma that can include financial damage to victims of negligent drivers. Injured victims must deal with large and unforeseeable medical expenses, loss of wages, pain, suffering and loss of quality of life. Family members also can suffer economic loss, mental anguish, and loss of companionship in caring for an injured family member.
Vehicle accident lawsuits are considered personal injury cases. States may limit the time you have to file a lawsuit. It can be as little as one year after the accident. You should talk to an attorney as soon after the accident as possible if you think you may want to file suit.
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There are more than 67,000 bus crashes each year in the U. S., that’s more than 183 bus accidents each day. – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
If you were involved in a vehicle accident and have sustained an injury, get medical attention immediately and you will need to contact an experienced vehicle attorney immediately.
Experience counts when you hire a vehicle accident attorney to handle your personal injury case.
Our lawyers understand the complex issues in a vehicle accident and provide expert legal representation nationwide for injured victims.
Insurance companies have teams of attorneys protecting their interests and will attempt to get accident victims to either drop their cases or settle for much less.
Annual Bus Accident Statistics
- 360 million people take the bus each year.
- 28 billion miles are traveled by bus passengers every year.
- There are 30,000 commercial buses on the roads in U. S.
- Every day, there are 450,000 school buses on the road.
- 12,000 children are injured on school buses each year.
- 24,000 people experience injuries from bus crashes annually in America.
What Are Common Bus Accident Injuries?
Permanent injuries are common in vehicle accidents and can have life-altering consequences. Here is a list of injuries related to traffic accident.
| Amputations | Kidney Injury |
| Back Injuries | Lacerations |
| Brain Injuries | Leg Injuries |
| Broken Bones | Loss of Limb |
| Burn Injuries | Neck Injuries |
| Coma | Nerve Damage |
| Complex Bone Fractures | Paralysis |
| Concussion | Permanent Disability |
| Crush Injuries | Rotor Cuff Tear |
| Disfigurement | Severe Cuts |
| Facial Scarring | Soft Tissue Injuries |
| Fractures | Spinal Cord Injuries |
| Head Injuries | Spine Injuries |
| Herniated or Bulging Discs | Trauma & PTSD |
| Hip Injuries | Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) |
| Internal Injuries | Vision Damage or Loss |
| Internal Organ Damage | Whiplash |
| Knee Injuries | Wrongful Death |
Common Causes of Bus Accidents & Injuries
Many vehicle accident injuries are the result of negligent drivers. Some of the most common injuries our clients suffer in highway accidents include:
| Aggressive Driving | Missing Road Signage |
| Animals on The Road | Missing Traffic Guardrails |
| Brake Failure | Not Obeying Traffic Signals |
| Broken Roads | Not Obeying Traffic Signs |
| Dangerous Intersections | Poor Bridge Design |
| Debris on Highway | Poor Bridge Maintenance |
| Defective Vehicle Manufacturing | Poor Roadway Maintenance |
| Distracted Driving | Poor Vehicle Maintenance |
| Driver Error | Poorly Designed Road Bends |
| Driver Fatigue | Poorly Designed Road Curves |
| Driver Negligence | Reckless Driving |
| Drivers Falling Asleep Behind the Wheel | Road Pavement Cracks |
| Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol | Road Potholes |
| Driving Under the Influence of Drugs | Speeding |
| Driving Under the Influence of Medications | Sudden Lane Changes |
| Driving While Texting | Sudden Vehicle Stops |
| Driving with Worn Brakes | Sudden Vehicle Swerves |
| Driving with Worn Tires | Tire Blowouts |
| Driving Without Proper Lighting | Truck Driver DUI |
| Drunk Driving (DUI) | Truck Driver Negligence |
| Faded Lane Demarcations | Truck Loose Cargo |
| Failure to Yield Right-Of-Way | Truck Lost Load |
| Faulty Auto Parts | Unbalanced Cargo Load |
| Hazardous Road Conditions | Un-Signaled Turns |
| High Speed Driving | Vehicle Following Too Closely |
| Highway Road Defects | Vehicle Locked Wheels |
| Illegal U Turns | Vehicle Mechanical Failures |
| Improper Lane Changes | Vehicle Running Red Lights |
| Improper Road Grading | Vehicle Tailgating |
| Incorrect Vehicle Maneuvering | Weather Conditions |
| Malfunctioning Traffic Lights | Wet Slippery Roads |
Need Help with a Bus Accident Injury Case?
We are currently evaluating Bus Accident injury claims throughout the U. S. When an injury or death is caused by another party’s negligence you are entitled to compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering as well as other damages.
Bus Accident Injury lawyers that will fight for you!
If you or a loved one has been injured in vehicle accident where you feel you may be entitled to compensation complete the contact form on the right side of page or call us now at 1-888-267.1137 for a free case evaluation. A live personal injury counselor is available to answer your questions 24 hours a day.
Bus Accident Injury Lawsuits
What to do After a Vehicle Injury Accident
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident it is crucial to gather as much information/evidence as possible at the scene of the accident.
- Get copy of official police report for the accident
- Get license numbers of all vehicles involved in the accident
- Note time, date, and location of the accident.
- Report your injury to any relevant parties involved.
- Do not admit fault for your injury.
- Document any evidence involving your accident.
- Talk to all witnesses and get statements from them.
- Take photos, videos, and audio.
- Seek immediate medical treatment for any injuries.
- Keep records of all related medical bills.
- Write down your recollection of the accident.
- Consult an experienced injury lawyer before you sign, or agree to, any written statements or documents.
TO GET HELP – Our Nationwide Toll-Free Injury Helpline Number is 888.267.1137
Time is of the essence when it comes to filing your vehicle Injury lawsuit!
All our experienced vehicle Injury Lawyers work on a contingency basis and don t get paid unless you do!
Each State has a strict statute of limitations for you to file your Vehicle Accident lawsuit. Fill out our FREE CASE EVALUATION form or call toll free us now.
Bus Accident Injury Settlements & Verdicts
- $4.1 Million Jury Award– Husband and wife were injured in collision with transit bus accident.
- $5.7 Million Jury Award– for injuries to a bicyclist causing having an amputated leg after being hit by Bus.
- $13.8 Million Settlement– For a bus passenger who was partially paralyzed following a crash with a big-rig.
- $8 Million Settlement– For a Spinal Cord Injury in caused by a Greyhound Bus Crash.
- $1.9 Million Settlement– For a man who was injured while trying to board a bus.
- $2.3 Million Settlement– For the Death of Pedestrians Hit by a Metro bus.
- $2.2 Million Settlement – for our injuries to 72-year-old who was knocked to the ground by a Metro bus.
- 4.5 Million Settlement – For a passenger run over after being struck by a bus.
- 1.6 Million Settlement – For a a man killed in a bus collision.
- $750,000 Settlement – For a pedestrian injuries after being struck by a bus.
- $500,000 Settlement – For a herniated disc that required surgery from a collision with a school bus.
- $185,000 Settlement – For a bus passenger injured in a freeway bus crash.
Disclaimer: The settlements and verdicts listed on this site are from news reports, court documents, and published cases throughout the U. S. Any reference to these cases should not be considered as any sort of guarantee. Each case is different and must be evaluated separately.
There is no charge until you win your case.
Are You Eligible for Compensation?
If you have suffered an injury due to a vehicle accident, you may be eligible to receive financial compensation for the damages you have endured. Liable parties may be required to compensate victims for medical expenses, loss of income, or earning potential, and pain and suffering.
To get help today call us at (888) 267-1137 or submit the form below for a free case review if you have been injured due to the negligence of another.
Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Bus Accident?
If you were injured in a vehicle accident you should contact an experienced injury attorney immediately after an accident.
Vehicle accident attorneys are experienced in dealing with difficult insurance companies and know how they try and get out of paying for a victim’s injury claims. Several parties may hold partial liability for the accident.
Defendants in a Vehicle Accident Can Include:
| Bus Driver |
| Bus Driver Manager |
| Bus Driver Supervisor |
| Bus Insurance Company |
| Bus Maintenance Company |
| Bus Manufacturer |
| Bus Mechanics |
| Bus Operator |
| Bus Owners |
| Bus Parts Manufacturers |
| Bus Rental Companies |
| Bus Stop Property Owner |
| City, County, or State Departments |
| Negligent Drivers |
| Other Vehicle Drivers |
| Property Owners |
| Trucking Companies |
Bus Accident Statistics and Facts
- There are approximately 480,000 school buses nationwide.
- Over 300 people are killed in bus-related accidents each year.
- Every year, 360 million people take the bus for one reason or another.
- Each day, over 450,000 school buses travel the nation’s roads.
- A combined 28 billion miles are traveled by bus passengers every year.
- 12,000 injuries annually are experienced by children on school buses.
- There are 30,000 commercial buses on the road in America alone.
- School buses drive an average of about 10 billion miles every year.
- School buses and transit buses accounted for 41% of all buses involved in fatal crashes.
- There are more than 775,000 buses on the U. S. roads each year.
- Over 700 million passengers use buses annually. (The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
- School buses and transit buses accounted for 41% of all buses involved in fatal crashes.
- More than 200 deaths occur each year because of bus accidents. – National Highway Safety Traffic Association
- Intercity buses accounted for 13 % of all buses involved in fatal crashes.
- In 2017, there were 25,000 people injured in bus crashes, and around 15,000 buses involved in crashes.
- An average of 23 school-age children die in school transportation-related traffic crashes each year in the U. S.
- Half of school-age children killed in school transportation-related crashes are between the ages of 5 and 7 years old.
Truck Accident Injury Statistics
- Nearly 5,000 people are killed in truck accidents every year.
- One person is injured or killed in a truck accident every 16 minutes.
- 30% of passenger vehicle occupants killed in two-vehicle crashes are in head-on crashes with the truck.
- 34% of all fatal crashes involving large trucks occurred at night (6:00 pm to 6:00 am).
- 60% of deaths in truck accidents occurred on major roads other than interstates and freeways.
- More than 80% of fatal crashes involving large trucks occurred on weekdays (Monday through Friday).
- 30% of passenger vehicle occupants killed in two-vehicle crashes are in head-on crashes with the truck.
- 60% of occupants killed in multiple-vehicle crashes occurred in collisions involving another large truck.
- 8% percent of work zone fatal crashes involved at least one large truck.
- More than 25% of all fatal crashes involving large trucks rural or urban Interstate highways.
- 49% of large truck occupant deaths occurred in crashes in which their vehicles rolled over.
- 63% of fatal large truck crashes involved two vehicles.
- Single-vehicle crashes make up 22% of all fatalities in Truck crashes.
- More than 75% of truck driving accidents are due to the driver of the passenger vehicle.
- 18% of accidents involve the front of a passenger vehicle striking the rear of a large truck.
- 19% of large trucks in fatal crashes are involved in single-vehicle crashes.
Bus Accident Personal Injury Damages
Victims in injury-related claims are entitled to damages including:
How Long does a Bus Accident Settlement Take?
| Cause of the Accident |
| Establishing Proof of Negligence |
| Length of Jury Trial |
| Length of Litigation Process |
| Limits on Damages |
| Notice of Claim Restrictions |
| Number of People Injured in the Accident |
| Responsiveness and Compliance of Other Parties Involved |
| Seriousness of the injuries |
| Statute of Limitations |
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Need a Vehicle Accident Injury Lawyer?
If you or a family member has been injured in a vehicle accident, we can help you start an injury lawsuit against responsible parties to help with medical bills and financial compensation.
Our experienced nationwide auto accident injury lawyers will help you get just and fair compensation for your injuries.
Call our Injury Toll Free Helpline at 888.267.1137 and get help today!
We can usually tell within a few minutes whether we can help you, and if we cannot, maybe direct you to someone who can.
We are always available 24 hours a day to answer your questions with a phone call or email and we will do everything we can to ensure that you receive the highest compensation for your injuries.
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