Were you recently injured in a bus accident? If so, you’re most likely wondering whether you’re entitled to financial compensation. In most cases, passengers who were injured in bus accidents due to no fault of their own do qualify for compensation, but they often are unsure of who they will bring their claim against. Please continue reading and reach out to our experienced Manhattan personal injury attorney to learn more about bus accidents in NYC and how our legal team can help if you’ve been wrongfully injured in one. Here are some of the questions you may have:
Who do I sue if I’m injured in a bus accident in NYC?
The entity you’ll sue after being wrongfully injured depends largely on who caused the accident. For example, if the bus driver caused the accident because he or she was driving while under the influence, using their phone, or was otherwise acting negligently, you will most likely file a Notice of Claim with the MTA. However, if the accident was caused by another driver, you most likely will file a claim with that driver’s insurance company. To win a personal injury claim, you will have to gather various types of evidence, such as footage of the accident, witness statements, medical documents, a copy of the police report filed at the scene of the accident, and more.
How long will I have to bring a personal injury claim after a bus accident in NYC?
Sustaining an injury because of someone else’s negligence is a very serious matter. Often, when people are hurt and the accident wasn’t their fault, they won’t know where to turn. While they shouldn’t have to pay for their injuries on their own, they often don’t want to go through the legal process of filing a personal injury claim. Though this is understandable, the truth is, it’s always best not to wait to bring a claim. Often, victims of bus accident injuries are required to bring a Notice of Claim within a matter of months after the accident. The bottom line is that if you’ve been hurt, you need to speak with us as soon as you can. Our firm is here to help you today.
CONTACT OUR EXPERIENCED NEW YORK CITY FIRM
Our entire legal team is dedicated to providing the advice you need and the personalized attention you deserve. If you have been injured due to another party’s negligence, call 212-421-0300 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation with a New York City personal injury lawyer. You may be entitled to financial compensation, which can help you on your road to recovery.
