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Bus Accident Attorney in Mission
The reality is that bus accidents in Mission occur for mundane reasons like heavy traffic, driver inattention, speeding, and so on, but that doesn’t make them any less terrifying for those involved.
When you’re injured in a bus accident, whether you’re on the bus, you’re in a car, or you’re a cyclist or pedestrian on the roadway, you can find yourself facing serious injuries and lasting trauma that impact your ability to work and lead a normal life, temporarily or permanently. You may face a growing stack of medical bills, a loss of income, and other financial concerns through no fault of your own.
The good news is, that you can work with a qualified and caring bus accident attorney from the Osiris A. Gonzalez Law Firm to recover financial compensation for both expenses related to the accident and non-monetary damages. When you’re recovering from serious injury, the last thing you need is the added stress of fighting insurance companies that will use every trick to minimize, delay, and deny paying on your claim, or even try to blame you for the accident.
As your trusted bus accident attorney in Mission, the Osiris A. Gonzalez Law Firm will deal with those responsible and their insurance providers to ensure you get the compensation you need to cover costs, now and moving forward.
What Types of Bus Accidents Do We Represent?
You might think all bus accidents are virtually the same, but in fact, there are several different types of buses on Mission roads at any given time, including city buses that offer public transportation, school buses full of children, tour buses trundling visitors to city landmarks, and private buses for long-distance travel, including commuter buses, Greyhounds, and more.
Why is this important to your bus injury attorney? Because it impacts who may bear responsibility in the event of an accident, the statute of limitations for filing, and more. Whether you’re filing a claim against a company or a government entity, it could impact your strategy.
It could also have some bearing on the types of injuries and trauma suffered in an accident. For example, you may suffer very different injuries and trauma if you tumble down the aisle of a city bus, versus having your vehicle hit by a double-decker tour bus and having passengers from the open-air top land on the hood of your car, for example.
What Are Some Common Injuries in Bus Accidents?
Because most buses lack seatbelts and other safety measures to protect passengers, it’s all too easy to be thrown about and suffer serious injury. Of course, other vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians involved in accidents with buses can also suffer significant harm. Some of the most common injuries related to bus accidents include:
- Cuts, scrapes, and bruises
- Whiplash
- Broken bones
- Head and traumatic brain injury (such as concussion)
- Spinal cord injuries
- Paralysis
- and more
If you’re injured in a bus accident in Mission, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention. You’ll also want to contact an experienced Mission bus injury attorney as soon as possible. In the city of Mission, you may have as little as 90 days to file a notice of claim from the date the bus accident occurs, if it involves a city bus, and only a year and 90 days to start a lawsuit. The qualified bus accident attorneys at the Osiris A. Gonzalez Law Firm can help you determine if you have a case and meet your filing deadlines to ensure the opportunity to collect fair compensation.
Contact a Personal Injury Attorney in Mission, TX
Take action now. Call our firm at (956) 583-4404, or email us directly to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your injury, accident situation and any questions you may have about how we can help you assert your legal rights to compensation.
Like other types of vehicle accidents, bus accidents may be attributed to any number of factors including:
Bus Accident Questions and Answers
Our Q & A is a helpful resource for anyone who has suffered a bus accident injury or wants to learn more about the legal process surrounding these types of injuries. Below you’ll find valuable information on a range of topics, from insurance claims to personal injury lawsuits.
Fault in a bus accident can vary and is not necessarily the bus company’s fault; it could be due to the bus driver, another driver, a pedestrian, poor road conditions, or vehicle malfunction. A thorough investigation is necessary to accurately determine fault.
The responsible party for paying your medical bills depends on several factors including who was at fault, the insurance policies of all parties involved, and the local jurisdiction laws. It is advisable to consult a personal injury attorney to navigate through the process.
Accidents involving buses differ from passenger cars due to the size and weight of buses, the number of passengers carried, the higher standard of care required, different insurance policies, and specific regulations that apply to buses. This makes the legal and financial implications of a bus accident more complex.
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For a legal consultation with a personal injury attorney serving Mission, call (956) 583-4404