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Many people rely on both public and private buses as a dependable and relatively safe mode of transportation. Unfortunately, this doesn’t mean that accidents involving buses don’t happen. If you were hurt in such an accident, please don’t hesitate to contact a skilled Kentucky bus accident lawyer right here at Shane Hall Attorney at Law, PLLC for help.
No one should have to fight to get adequately compensated after an accident on their own. Our Pike County, KY auto accident lawyer is here to fight for the best outcome possible on your behalf.
Auto accidents of all kinds can happen for various reasons, but this doesn’t change the fact that nearly every auto accident is avoidable. Just some of the most common causes of bus accidents are as follows:
When a bus accident occurs, it is of paramount importance that you report the incident immediately. This is true for virtually every accident, as property damage and injuries must be formally documented. For this reason, the first thing you should do after an accident is call the police to the scene. Once they arrive, they will write up an accident report and likely send emergency medical services to the scene as well. They will then give you any immediate medical treatment you need and take you to a hospital to receive further treatment.
This depends. If a bus driver acted negligently in some way and collided either with another vehicle or a fixed object, thereby injuring you as a result, the bus driver will likely be the one you file your claim against.
However, if the accident was caused by faulty bus parts or another careless driver, other parties may bear some responsibility for the accident. These can include other motorists, bus part manufacturers/designers, negligent mechanics, or negligent bus companies, among others. In any case, if you’re hurt, you should ensure you speak with an attorney who can help assess the circumstances of your accident, analyze any evidence you may have, and assign liability to all appropriate parties.
In the state of Kentucky, auto accident victims will only have two years from the date of their last PIP payment (or two years from the date of their accident if no PIP payments were made) to file a personal injury claim. This is known as the statute of limitations. Waiting longer than this will permanently revoke your right to sue. Our legal team is ready to help you–all you need to do is reach out.
If you’ve been hurt in a bus accident, the time to act is now, and our legal team is ready to help. Contact us today so we can get started working on your case. Our consultations are free.
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