How To File A Bus Accident Claim

Bus accidents are often devastating, resulting in a high incidence of injuries because

of their size and because they carry a large number of passengers. In addition, buses are not typically equipped with the same safety features, such as seat belts or air bags, that keep occupants of passenger vehicles safe in the event of an accident. That is why so many passengers involved in bus accidents suffer serious, debilitating injuries and death in the crash.

Why do bus accidents occur? Most bus accidents are caused by a bus driver's or bus company's negligence. There are many different ways in which a bus driver may be negligent in causing an accident, including failing to yield the right of way, fatigue, distracted driving, driving while intoxicated, or speeding, to name only a few. A bus company can be negligent by not providing proper training for drivers, not maintaining the bus in a safe condition or not ensuring that drivers adhere to mandatory rest periods. Whether the accident is caused by a bus driver or the bus company's negligence, passengers who are injured in bus crashes deserve compensation for their injuries.

So, how do you file a successful bus accident injury claim? Here are a few tips for what bus accident victims should do immediately following the crash to improve their chances of receiving just compensation for their injuries:

Write down the following information: The ID number of the driver, the bus number, route information, and the bus registration number. All of this information should be located on your printed ticket or posted near the driver's seat of the bus. Keep your ticket as evidence to prove that you were a passenger on the bus when the accident occurred.

Seek immediate medical treatment for your injuries. This will not only document the extent of your injuries to help ensure you receive compensation, but it will help to prevent further injuries from occurring as a result of failing to see a doctor. The medical records will also be useful as evidence when you file your claim.

Just like in any other type of vehicular accident, write down the names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses to the accident, including other passengers on the bus. Their testimony will be helpful in proving that the driver was negligent and the bus company is liable for your injuries.

If you have a camera with you, or one on your cell phone, take pictures of the accident scene, including photos of the vehicles involved in the accident and photos of your injuries, if possible.

Do not speak with anyone except the police or your lawyer about the accident. Anything you say might be used against you in your case.

Following these tips can go a long way to winning your case in court. In addition, it is wise to consult with a personal injury attorney, who can assist you in filing your bus accident claim.

by: Jane L. Smith

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