Monroe Bus Accident Lawyer

Most people do not get onto a bus thinking that they might be involved in a serious crash. Yet accidents can happen at any time, leaving you shocked and potentially injured. If you were hurt while riding on a public or private bus, contact a Monroe bus accident lawyer to review your case details.

A bus collision can have major consequences due to the size of the vehicle and the number of passengers involved. Since most buses do not feature seatbelts, the injuries that passengers sustain can be even more serious. An experienced personal injury attorney like George W. Ganim, Jr. can provide the counsel and representation your case needs to recover compensation for your injuries and losses.

Why Do Bus Accidents Occur?

Bus crashes occur for many of the same reasons as other vehicular accidents, namely from a careless tired, intoxicated or distracted driver. Even if the bus driver is alert and rested, bad weather or poor roads can lead to a crash. Manufacturer errors or insufficient maintenance can also cause a bus to malfunction. Sometimes bus collisions occur because of passengers. For example, if a belligerent passenger harassed the bus driver, causing them to become distracted, that passenger can also be held liable for the accident and resulting injuries.

No matter why or how the accident transpired, any innocent parties onboard should seek legal advice from Attorney Ganim, a local bus crash lawyer. Common injuries resulting from bus accidents can include:

  • Whiplash
  • Broken bones
  • Burns and lacerations
  • Internal bleeding
  • Back and neck injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Internal organ damage
  • Head trauma and brain injuries

The treatment for any of these injuries can be included in the claim for money damages.

Who is Liable in a Bus Crash Case?

One or multiple parties can be held liable in a bus collision case. If the bus driver was intoxicated while driving, they alone are liable. However, if the driver was drowsy and the bus’s brakes failed from insufficient maintenance, the driver, bus company and the responsible mechanic can be liable. A bus accident resulting from inherent mechanical errors means either the manufacturer or the distributor is liable especially if they knew the buses were defective but sold/distributed them anyway.

Other potentially liable parties that a Monroe bus accident attorney can name in a lawsuit includes other drivers, bike riders and pedestrians. Wayward drivers and bicycle riders become liable if their erratic driving contributed to the accident. A pedestrian who walked in front of the bus when they were not supposed to, causing the driver to swerve and hit other cars, can likewise be held responsible for the accident. Finally, the bus company might also be liable if they did not train their drivers correctly.

Modified Comparative Negligence

Connecticut is a modified comparative negligence state, meaning injured person can claim damages even if they were found to be partially at fault, up to 50% at fault. However, comparative negligence generally does not apply to passengers in bus accident cases unless their disorderly conduct contributed to the crash.

Contact a Monroe Bus Accident Attorney for Help in Your Case

If you are currently dealing with injuries from a bus collision, reach out to Attorney George W. Ganim, Jr. He can help you determine what damages you are entitled to and let you know what you can expect from the legal process. Numerous other passengers may file a lawsuit as well, meaning you could potentially bring a bigger lawsuit against the driver, bus company, manufacturer or other vehicle driver. Contact a Monroe bus accident lawyer today to learn how he can help you with your claim.