The bus driver, a 25-year veteran of the department, slammed on the brakes but could not avoid the truck. He and 11 people on the bus were transported to area hospitals, all with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the bus accident is still under investigation. It is a relief to note that the injuries in this crash were not life-threatening. We wish those injured the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.
If you have been injured in an MTA bus accident in New York, there are a number of steps you can take to ensure that your legal rights are protected. First, it is important you obtain a copy of the police report. Your personal injury lawyer can help you get a copy of this report, which contains important details such as time, place, location of the incident, the parties involved and often, who was at fault.
Victims would be well advised to get prompt medical attention, treatment and care for their injuries. Bus accidents often tend to result in whiplash and other types of neck and back injuries, the symptoms of which may not fully show until days or weeks after the crash. Getting evaluated by your doctor in such cases will determine the type of injury you have sustained and the kind of treatment you will need.
Seeking immediate medical attention also helps establish a record of the type of injuries you have sustained and the treatment you have since received for the injuries. It is also a good idea to collect as much evidence as possible from the scene of the crash including cell phone photos and videos and contact information for witnesses. Contact an experienced New York City bus accident lawyer right away. Your lawyer will be able to guide you through the claims process, fight for your rights and can help you secure maximum compensation for your losses.
Injured victims of bus accidents can seek compensation from at-fault parties for damages including, but not limited to, medical expenses, lost wages and benefits, hospitalization, rehabilitation, permanent injuries, disabilities, past and future pain and suffering, etc. Families that have lost loved ones in car accidents can seek compensation for damages such as lost future income, medical and funeral costs, pain and suffering, etc. Bus companies — whether they are public or private carriers — owe a duty of care to their passengers. They have a legal obligation to transport passengers safely.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a bus accident, or if you have lost a loved one in an auto accident caused by a negligent (careless) driver, the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options, and also fight hard to recover just compensation for you.
For over 51 years, our skilled accident attorneys have established a proven track record of helping injured victims get fair compensation for their losses. Our law firm recently recovered $5,600,000 for a bicyclist who was hit by a van, and $2,550,000 for another victim of a truck accident, and $3,000,000 for a pedestrian who was hit by a car, and $2,000,000 in a hit-and-run accident, and the full $1,000,000 insurance policy for a pedestrian who was hit by a truck, and $4,625,000 for a driver who was in a car and was hit by a van, and $2,500,000 for a man who fell through an improperly secured hole. Also, one of our clients obtained a verdict for $43,940,000 and another of our clients got a verdict for $23,500,000, both in medical malpractice cases.
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Source: https://abc7ny.com/bus-crash-upper-west-side-mta-truck/13628882/