Intersections are some of the most dangerous hazards that confront drivers on a daily basis. Many have lights to monitor traffic movements, while others are left up to individual drivers to traverse when they consider it is safe to do so.
There are times when drivers are in a hurry and fail to pay sufficient attention when arriving at an intersection and enter the intersection when there is other traffic already in it. This can cause you to be hit at an intersection by a bus.
Buses are significantly larger than the average car, so when an accident at an intersection takes place with a car, serious injuries may be inflicted on the driver and passengers. If you have been hit at an intersection by a bus and you have been seriously injured and you cannot be blamed for the accident, you may be entitled to file a personal injury claim against the person who caused the devastating accident. If you decide you are eligible you should consider talking to a PI lawyer before beginning the process.
Injuries Caused by a Hint and Run at an Intersection
Intersections are busy places and drivers often get impatient so they edge out into the intersection hoping to make a dash for the other side and end up hitting another vehicle, causing serious injuries such as:
- spinal injuries leading to quadriplegia
- traumatic brain injuries leading to brain malfunctions;
- damage to internal organs;
- limb amputations.
All these injuries are serious and life changing and the victim is unlikely to be able to return to work. This means unprecedented financial hardship which can be resolved by filing a personal injury claim from the at-fault bus driver. This typically includes the cost of all medical treatment, a percentage of lost wages and an amount for pain and suffering based on the severity and effect of the injuries.
Filing a Personal Injury Claim For an Accident with a Bus at an Intersection
The important part of any personal injury claim is finding enough evidence to prove who or what caused the accident. This will depend on how seriously injured you are. If you are rushed to hospital with life-changing injuries you will not be able to get evidence easily at the accident site.
You will have to depend on the police report and any witnesses that the police or someone at the accident scene had recorded. This is possible to do and with those key bits of information you can add a report from your physician and receipts showing what you have spent on medical treatment already.
You have to remember that most states have a statute of limitations in place, which is typically 2 or 3 years. You have to meet this deadline in order to be eligible for PI compensation. As soon as you are sure you have adequate evidence proving who or what caused the accident you should seek help from a PI lawyer who will file your claim on your behalf.
Why you Need a PI Lawyer
Trying to get a settlement on your own by negotiating with the insurer is never easy. Insurers try to avoid making any payments at all. However, an experienced PI lawyer will have a far higher chance of achieving the settlement you deserve. Complete the Free Case Evaluation today!
*Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Greyhound, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
