Traffic has never been more hectic. Despite the fact that the roads are good, they are never good enough to prevent accidents.
If you are unexpectedly involved in a car accident in the city and you know it’s not your fault the normal action to take is to file a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver. If you provide sufficient evidence the insurer may eventually honor your claim.
However, many injuries are caused by an accident with a bus or due to a poorly maintained road. This kind of personal injury claim with a government or state entity is far more complicated than one filed against a private individual.
The best thing to do if this has happened to you is to contact to a personal injury attorney to discuss what options are available to you.
City or State Regarding Government Personal Injury Claims
Although it’s comparatively rare, it may be possible to file a personal injury claim against a city. First you are required to file a notice of claim. This is a legal document you fill in telling the city about your accident and including all the relevant evidence that proves the government employee caused your car accident.
You need to include how much you think is sufficient to cover your medical bills and loss of wages as well as damage to your car. Winning a lawsuit against the city means you have to be able to prove that the employee or entity which caused your accident failed to keep you safe, which is what he or she is obligated to do.
Possible Causes of Car Accidents
Cities have many car accidents despite the efforts to keep the roads well maintained. The main reasons for these accidents are:
- distracted driving, such as using cell phone or texting while driving;
- being under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
- Failing to abide by speed limits;
- not maintaining one's breaks;
- being hit by a bus.
Causes of Car Accidents Involving a City Bus
Drivers need to keep regular contact with their families so this means cell phones are in use when the drivers should be concentrating on the road. Distracted driving while on a cell phone is one of the commonest causes of accidents involving public transport and other vehicles.
Accidents commonly take place when the bus is running late and the driver has to speed in order to catch up time.
An Experienced Attorney Will Help to Win a Claim Against the City
If you have been injured by a GTA bus and you know the accident was not your fault, it’s in your interest to hire a personal injury attorney who knows what’s required to win a successful claim.
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*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 the City of Greensboro or the state government of North Carolina or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
