Syracuse, New York, Bus Accidents

Jed Dietrich, Esq., Is a Recognized Super Lawyer Who Has Spent Decades Protecting the Rights of Bus Accident Victims. If You, or a Loved One, Have Been Injured in a Bus Accident That Was Not Your Fault, The Dietrich Law Firm P.C. Could Help You Explore Your Best Options for Effective Legal Relief.

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Every day, people across Syracuse, New York, take the bus, to school, work, the supermarket, or any other destination.

According to the most recent reports, the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority alone provides more than seven million rides annually. Aside from Centro, an assortment of private companies and charter buses offer connections to destinations as close as Albany and as far away as San Francisco. The overwhelming majority of these trips are uneventful, with passengers facing few risks beyond slow-moving traffic.

However, even simple mistakes can turn an ordinary commute into a life-altering accident. Seemingly minor injuries, like whiplash or a concussion, can have long-term consequences that take a serious toll on survivors’ physical health and financial well-being.

You do not have to accept hardship in the place of compensation. The Dietrich Law Firm P.C. has spent decades helping families in Syracuse, New York, and across the region assert their right to a fair recovery. A recognized U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firm, we know what it takes to build the kind of compelling, evidence-based case needed to secure a settlement or persuade a judge and jury with the results to prove it. Please send us a message online or call us today at 1-866-529-5334 to speak to a bus accident lawyer near Syracuse, New York, and schedule your free, no-obligation consultation.

An Overview Of Bus Accidents

A bus accident is any accident that takes place on a bus or, in some cases, on the property of either a private charter company or a public transportation provider. Serious bus accident-related injuries are often the result of a collision with another vehicle or a fixed object. Still, passengers can also be injured by other factors, like a slippery surface or a sudden change in speed.

In the context of a personal injury lawsuit, a bus accident could involve any of the following types of vehicles:

1. A Centro bus;
2. A private charter bus;
3. A private or chartered minibus;
4. A school bus; or
5. Most other types of large vehicles designed to carry many passengers on a set route.

Almost anyone on or around the road can be a victim of a bus accident, including other drivers, pedestrians, and the bus’s own occupants.

The Most Common Causes of Bus Accidents

Over-the-road bus accidents have many different causes.

In a recent report, the U.S. Department of Transportation assessed some of the most common causes of serious bus accidents. These causes include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Bus driver error. Bus drivers can cause or contribute to accidents if they speed, make illegal maneuvers, or become distracted. In some cases, prescription drug side effects and vision deficits can also increase the risk of a collision.
2. Bus automotive defects. Buses that are not properly maintained are inherently unsafe. In its report, the Department of Transportation identified several accidents that involved factors like internal fire and brake failure as the “critical reason” for a collision.
3. Other driver error. Everyone on the road has a “duty of care” to other road users. If a motorist is negligent, whether by driving too fast for the conditions or texting behind the wheel, they could collide with a bus or strike a deboarding passenger.
4. Other road-user error. Pedestrians and cyclists who take risks or try to cross congested roadways can force bus drivers and other motorists to take evasive action, potentially causing an accident.
5. Passenger error or negligence. Other passengers can cause or increase the chance of an accident if their behavior forces the bus driver to divert their attention, even if the distraction is only momentary.

Bus accidents do not always have a single, straightforward cause. Instead, many collisions are the result of accumulated errors made by the bus driver, the bus company, and, possibly, other drivers and road users.

You should not have to pay the price for an accident that was not your fault. If you have been injured in a bus crash in or around Syracuse, New York, our experienced team of motor vehicle accident lawyers could help you get back on your feet. Please send us a message online or call us at 1-866-529-5334 to speak to a personal injury attorney and schedule your free consultation.

The Physical And Financial Consequences Of A Bus Crash

A full-sized charter or transit bus can easily weigh tens of thousands of pounds.

In a collision, the force of impact is often immense and more than sufficient to shatter glass, bend steel, and break bone.

Injuries vary in type and severity, but they could include any of the following:

1. Bruises and contusions;
2. Cuts and lacerations;
3. Broken or fractured bones;
4. Traumatic brain injuries;
5. Internal organ damage;
6. Internal bleeding;
7. Paralyzing injuries;
8. Disfiguring injuries;
9. Whiplash; and

For survivors, physical injuries are often aggravated and accompanied by financial hardship.

Medical debt, which is the leading cause of bankruptcy nationwide, can accumulate quickly. At the same time, many survivors may find themselves unable to return to work for weeks or months, resulting in lost income they cannot afford to lose.

Even with good health insurance, victims are often forced to pay thousands of dollars for co-pays, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket expenses. Oftentimes, they may not have thousands of dollars, and should not be forced to spend.

How The Dietrich Law Firm P.C. Could Help You Assert Your Right To Recovery

If you have been injured in a serious bus accident that was not your fault, the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. could help you explore your best options for a fair recovery.

Depending on the circumstances of your claim, our experienced team of bus accident lawyers could:

1. Investigate the causes of your accident;
2. Collect and protect evidence, from eyewitness affidavits to protected records;
3. Identify the proper defendants for your personal injury lawsuit;
4. Assess your damages, including your existing losses and your long-term needs; and
5. Fight for your best interests, both in settlement negotiations and at trial.

Since our founding in 2005, the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. has helped our clients secure more than $250 million in damages, money that they have used to eliminate their medical debt, replace lost income from work, and regain their financial independence. We could help you, too, but only if you act now: if you wait too long to contact a personal injury lawyer near Syracuse, New York, the statute of limitations on your claim could lapse, forcing a court to dismiss your case on a technicality.

Do not lose your chance to obtain justice: call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. today at 1-866-529-5334 to speak to a bus accident lawyer and schedule your 100% free, no-obligation consultation as soon as possible.

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Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. immediately at 1-866-529-5334 so that our aggressive, tenacious, and hardworking personal injury lawyers can fight to obtain the best result for your personal injury claim in Syracuse, New York. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is never a fee until we WIN for you!

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