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Being involved in any motor vehicle collision can be frightening and leave an individual with severe injuries. However, if an individual is involved in a bus accident, the injured victim could suffer substantial injuries due to the large number of other individuals who may also be injured. These may include other bus passengers, pedestrians, or motorists in other vehicles.
Regardless of the circumstances of your accident, you need an experienced lawyer who understands the legal issues that accompany bus accidents and will fight for a settlement that is in your best interests.
McGlone Law of Terre Haute, Indiana is a personal injury law firm passionately committed to assisting accident victims to recover the compensation they deserve so they may resume their lives. Contact our law firm and schedule a free consultation to learn more about how we can assist you.
It’s important to call the police right away after a bus accident. Getting a police report filed will help you recover the compensation you deserve. While at the scene, remain calm. Arguing or otherwise becoming aggressive with another driver might turn into a disastrous situation. Things could escalate quickly, and even someone not previously at fault could end up in legal jeopardy.
You should always collect the driver’s license, proof of insurance and contact details for all parties involved in the accident.
Even if you made an error while driving, you may not be entirely at fault. It’s important not to admit fault in the heat of an accident because it can hurt you in court later. You may end up admitting fault when you weren’t entirely at fault or even when you weren’t at fault at all.
Photographic and video evidence of the damage to both vehicles, the positioning of the vehicles, skid marks, will help with reconstructing the accident, proving fault, and recovering the compensation you deserve.
Witness statements can add credibility to your statements about what happened. If possible, talk to those who witnessed the accident and get their contact information so they can be contacted later if needed.
Even if you don’t think you are seriously injured, you should always seek medical attention after an accident. You may have injuries that haven’t presented yet because of the adrenaline from the accident. If you wait, the insurance company will use your decision to not seek medical attention against you, claiming that you must not be injured badly if you didn’t seek help. This also goes for follow up visits. You should see your doctor every 30 days while your case is ongoing.
The best way to get the compensation you deserve is by contacting an attorney who specializes in bus accident cases. Using an attorney will ensure that you’ve got someone in your corner who knows all the ways the insurance companies are going to try to devalue your claim and who won’t let that happen to you. When looking for an attorney, look for one trained in accident reconstruction and skilled in bus accident personal injury cases. This kind of attorney will have the knowledge and experience with these kinds of cases that will best position them to advocate for you and the compensation you deserve.
It’s important to call the police right away after a bus accident. Getting a police report filed will help you recover the compensation you deserve. While at the scene, remain calm. Arguing or otherwise becoming aggressive with another driver might turn into a disastrous situation. Things could escalate quickly, and even someone not previously at fault could end up in legal jeopardy.
You should always collect the driver’s license, proof of insurance and contact details for all parties involved in the accident.
Even if you made an error while driving, you may not be entirely at fault. It’s important not to admit fault in the heat of an accident because it can hurt you in court later. You may end up admitting fault when you weren’t entirely at fault or even when you weren’t at fault at all.
Photographic and video evidence of the damage to both vehicles, the positioning of the vehicles, skid marks, will help with reconstructing the accident, proving fault, and recovering the compensation you deserve.
Witness statements can add credibility to your statements about what happened. If possible, talk to those who witnessed the accident and get their contact information so they can be contacted later if needed.
Even if you don’t think you are seriously injured, you should always seek medical attention after an accident. You may have injuries that haven’t presented yet because of the adrenaline from the accident. If you wait, the insurance company will use your decision to not seek medical attention against you, claiming that you must not be injured badly if you didn’t seek help. This also goes for follow up visits. You should see your doctor every 30 days while your case is ongoing.
The best way to get the compensation you deserve is by contacting an attorney who specializes in bus accident cases. Using an attorney will ensure that you’ve got someone in your corner who knows all the ways the insurance companies are going to try to devalue your claim and who won’t let that happen to you. When looking for an attorney, look for one trained in accident reconstruction and skilled in bus accident personal injury cases. This kind of attorney will have the knowledge and experience with these kinds of cases that will best position them to advocate for you and the compensation you deserve.
Out-of-pocket expenses you have because of the accident. These include: past and future medical bills, lost wages, loss of future earning capacity, and property damage.
Intangible losses that don’t have a fixed dollar amount and are subjective. These include: pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of companionship, and permanent disfigurement and scarring.
Punitive damages are awarded to punish the defendant for wrongdoing and to discourage others from repeating the behavior. These may be awarded when the defendant has acted intentionally recklessly or with gross negligence.
Our law firm is uniquely qualified to help personal injury victims recover damages that may be appropriate for their particular case. For example, Indiana law is stringent regarding allowing plaintiffs to try and recover punitive damages. In most instances, the injury victim is not entitled to file a claim for punitive damages simply because the defendant in the case acted negligently but not with willful intent to cause harm.
Nevertheless, an injury victim may recover punitive damages if it can be demonstrated that the other party knowingly acted in a manner that any reasonable person would believe had a probability of causing harm or injury.
If you feel that your case qualifies for punitive damages, you need to consult with a personal injury lawyer immediately. At McGlone Law, our lawyers have the experience to determine if your case qualifies for punitive damages and what amount would be appropriate to request in a settlement.
Once a bus accident occurs, the first step law enforcement and insurance companies make is to determine who is legally liable for the accident. This is just one reason it pays to have an experienced lawyer on your side. Due to multiple liability issues, determining legal responsibility after a bus accident can be challenging.
Some of the entities that may be held accountable include:
Understanding who is liable for the bus crash is vital in determining who should be held accountable for your injuries and other related expenses. Our experienced legal team will review the facts of the accident and decide on the best course of legal action for your case.
According to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Indiana Law states a person may not operate a motor vehicle in Indiana if financial responsibility is not in effect with respect to the motor vehicle operated, or the person is not otherwise insured to operate the motor vehicle. All motorists that operate a motor vehicle on Indiana roadways are required to maintain the state’s minimum amount of liability insurance coverage for the vehicle they operate. The state of Indiana has a 25/50/25 minimum liability insurance requirement. This required minimum coverage includes $25,000 for bodily injury to or the death of one (1) individual, $50,000 for bodily injury to or the death of two (2) or more individuals in any one (1) accident, and $25,000 for damage to or the destruction of property in one (1) accident.
Bus accidents are much more complex than regular car accidents. Here’s why having a bus accident lawyer in your corner can be a huge benefit:
If you’ve been in a bus accident, it’s crucial to speak with a lawyer who understands the specific challenges of these cases. They can assess your situation, explain your options, and fight to get you the compensation you deserve.
We handle any bus accident case where you are not at fault. If you are partially at fault, we can still take your case as long as the other party is 51% or more at fault. Sometimes fault is unclear, so if you’ve been in an accident with a bus call us at (812) 247-8416 today for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Yes, you can. Multiple parties can be liable for the accident, and you shouldn’t assume that because you may have done something wrong, you are 100% at fault. Indiana follows a comparative negligence law. This law can mean that each party involved in an accident is assigned a percentage of fault, depending upon what they did or failed to do that helped to cause the accident. If you are assigned more than 51%, you are unable to pursue damages.
Several factors work together to establish fault after a bus accident. Evidence includes pictures or videos of the scene and vehicles, police records, witness statements, and more. Read our blog to learn more about comparative negligence and partial fault.
The statute of limitations for most personal injury cases, including bus accidents, is two years. If you are under 18 years of age at the time of the accident, the two year time window starts on your 18th birthday.
Passengers, pedestrians, and drivers may each experience significant injuries after being involved in a bus accident. These injuries often occur due to the rate of speed the bus was traveling when the wreck occurred. In addition, bus passengers often fall into one another, or the bus may crash into a fixed stationary object that causes passengers to suffer severe trauma.
Typical injuries include:
You must seek medical attention immediately if you have been injured in a bus collision. Even if you think that you are fine, it is always best to be evaluated by a medical professional. Some injuries, such as internal bleeding and TBIs, do not immediately manifest and may lead to severe complications if left untreated.
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