Did you know that there are over 63, 000 bus accidents every year in the United Sates? According to the Transportation Research Institute, approximately 14, 000 of those accidents result in an injured person and 325 result in a fatal injury.
Seeking compensation after a bus accident is very different from seeking compensation from a car accident. If another car collided into the bus due to the other driver’s reckless driving, then you can file an injury claim with the at fault driver’s insurance company. Basically, you will follow the same procedure you normally would if you were involved in a typical two car collision.
However, things start to get complicated if the bus you were riding got into an accident because of the driver’s reckless driving or you were driving your car when the bus collided with your car.
What are the Most Common Bus Accident Injuries?
Two types of injuries result from a bus accident:
Hard Injuries. They include:
- Fatal injuries
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Permanent scarring
- Severed limbs
- Spine injuries
- Broken bones
Soft Injuries and they include:
- Sprains and strains
- Whiplash
- Minor cuts and scrapes
- Bumps and bruises
Who Should Pay for Your Compensation?
