Injured in a bus accident?

Bus accidents are a surprisingly common occurrence in the United States, causing harm and death to thousands of individuals each year.  If you have been injured in a bus accident, you need to contact a Bergen/Hudson/Passaic County Personal Injury Bus Accident Lawyer right away.  As your accident will have been caused by the negligence of another, it is well within your rights to seek injury compensation from those responsible.  A New Jersey Bus Accident attorney can provide you with support throughout your legal proceedings, increasing your chances of obtaining that compensation in a relatively swift and pain-free manner.

Buses are an inexpensive way to get from one place to another, an alternative to driving one's own vehicle that can result in cost-savings and a positive impact on the environment.  However, just as with any other passenger vehicle, there is a risk when a person steps onto a bus.  10,000 bus accidents take place in the U.S. on an annual basis, causing 20,000 injuries, and a number of deaths.  Bus accident injuries are frequently severe, as passengers lack the safety protection of seat belts or airbags.  A bus accident injury victim can sustain broken bones, punctures and lacerations, internal injuries, burns, and brain or spinal cord trauma.  There is often more than one source of negligence in a bus accident, so the injured victims involved may be able to secure compensation from several parties.

 Transportation companies have an obligation to provide passengers with safe and properly maintained buses, and bus drivers have a duty to exercise care and attention when ferrying passengers on their routes. If a bus driver acts recklessly or is improperly trained, or if a bus accident occurs because the vehicle was unsafe or insufficiently well-maintained, the bus driver or transportation company can be held liable. If you or a loved one has been injured in a bus accident, contact our Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, Essex County bus accident attorneys today. Rafael Gomez, bus accident lawyer in New Jersey, proudly serves clients involved in a bus accident with serious injuries in Hackensack, Bergenfield, Little Ferry, Paterson, Passaic, Englewood, Lodi, Clifton, Maywood, Paramus and Rochelle Park, North Bergen, Union City and Jersey City among many other communities in northern New Jersey. He can help ensure your rights are protected. 

Bus Accident Lawsuits

If you or a loved one has been involved in a bus accident as a passenger, pedestrian, or motorist, a bus accident attorney like Rafael Gomez can help. Riding on a bus or being in the vicinity of a moving bus can have disastrous consequences when things go wrong. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2005 there were 11,000 people injured in bus accidents in the United States, and 58 were fatally wounded. These statistics only represent bus occupants, however; the deaths of pedestrians and other motorists are not taken into account. If you have suffered an injury in a bus accident, you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim for financial compensation. If a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury or been killed, our Bergen County bus accident lawyer, Mr. Gomez, serving Hackensack, Union City, West New York, Guttenberg, Weehawken, Fairview and North Bergen can help your family file a personal injury or wrongful death claim to hold the liable parties accountable for their actions. You may be eligible to obtain compensation for medical costs (including future medical costs), loss of wages, and pain and suffering.

 Who can be held liable?

The size and weight of buses means that they are far less maneuverable than a standard passenger vehicle and are capable of causing far more damage in an accident. Because of this danger, transportation companies have a duty to take appropriate measures to protect the public. Buses must be properly maintained, and bus drivers must receive thorough training and be held to a higher standard than the average motorist. Depending on the circumstances, it may be possible to hold the following parties liable in the event of a bus accident:

• Transportation company
• Bus owner
• Bus driver
• Local government
• Bus manufacturer
• Bus component manufacturer

Schedule a free consultation with a bus accident personal injury lawyer in NJ today if you have been in a bus accident. We can review your case and provide informed legal counsel on the best way to pursue your claim.

 Common Causes of Bus Accidents

If you have been injured in a bus accident through no fault of your own, we have the skills and experience needed to obtain just compensation for your suffering. Bus accident cases typically involve unique circumstances, and it is important that you seek legal counsel from a qualified attorney well-versed in cases involving bus and truck accidents. Our Bergen, Hudson, Passaic County bus accident attorney serving northern New Jersey will dedicate himself to your cause. Any of the following common causes of bus accidents may be a valid reason to file a claim:

• The bus driver was driving recklessly or speeding.
• The bus driver was driving too fast for the conditions.
• The bus driver was driving while intoxicated or while fatigued.
• The driver lacked thorough training.
• The vehicle was improperly maintained.
• Automotive defects (such as tires or brakes, for example) were present.
• Dangerous road conditions caused the bus driver to lose control.

Contact bus accident lawyer Rafael Gomez for a free consultation to discuss your rights if you suffered injuries from a bus accident.