BUS ACCIDENTS

St. Louis, Kansas City, and Jefferson City, Missouri

 

For many people in large cities in Missouri, traveling by bus is a daily routine. When a bus accident occurs, the lives of both passengers and pedestrians are put at risk and both may sustain serious injuries.

 

If you have been hurt in a bus accident, please contact us for legal help. One of our bus accident attorneys will listen and explain your legal options and rights. At The Bradley Law Firm, our attorneys have the experience required to fight against private bus companies as well as public transportation providers.

 

Negligence in Bus Accidents

 

In a bus accident, several parties may be negligent. In these instances, liability may be shared among all negligent parties. A skilled attorney can investigate claims and determine what parties are responsible for your damages.  

 

Negligence may be attributed to:

 

• The driver
• The bus company, if privately owned
• Local government officials, if poor road conditions or signage contributed to the accident
• The local government itself, if the bus company is affiliated with the government
• A third party driver, if one was involved

 

After the Bus Accident

 

When an accident involves a bus company affiliated with the government, obtaining full compensation is more difficult. Injured individuals must provide a notice to the government with details regarding the accident within a specific time frame. Additionally, immunity laws may forbid you from obtaining the full compensation that you would have been entitled to from a private company.

 

Here are some things you can do at the bus accident scene, and shortly after, that will protect your right to full and fair compensation.

 

• Accept onsite medical treatment, even if you do not feel injured.
• Cooperate fully with the police and do not leave the scene until given permission
• Obtain contact information from the driver, fellow passengers, and potential witnesses
• Contact an experienced bus accident attorney who understands the regulations and will fight for your compensation

 

Bus Accident Compensation

 

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a bus accident, your potential compensation may include payment for:

 

• All related medical bills
• Mental and physical suffering
• Loss of wages and future lost wages
• Diminished earning capacity

 

At The Bradley Law Firm, our attorneys have over thirty years of combined experience. If you or a loved one has been severely hurt in a bus accident in the St. Louis or Kansas City, Missouri area, please contact our personal injury law office today to schedule your free case evaluation.