Car accidents are one of the commonest causes of injuries. This is because there are heavy volumes of traffic constantly plying the highways and not everyone drives according to the road conditions at the time.
Unfortunately those who are safe drivers and try to drive as carefully as possible get injured as well as the more dangerous ones.
Typically it’s possible to file a personal injury claim against a driver who’s caused an accident but if you’ve been involved in a collision with a bus run winning compensation is not so easy as state and city entities aren’t obliged to pay compensation for injuries caused by one of their employees. If this has happened to you it’s important to contact a personal injury attorney before pursuing a claim.
City and State Laws Regarding Government Personal Injury Claims
This state gives the powers to determine if compensation is to be paid to victims of accidents caused by a city or state employee or entity.
It is a waiver to sovereign immunity which is usually the excuse for not paying compensation.
The claims are administered by a claims commission which hears any claims for damages inflicted on either a person or property. Common claims heard include those that have resulted from medical malpractice, car accidents, accidents on government premises and damage to property.
If a death has resulted a wrongful death claim may also be considered by the claims commission.
Likely Causes of Car Accidents in the City
Distracted driving is considered to be one of the fastest growing causes of car accidents on the roads. It has been estimated that texting is causing more accidents among teens than drinking when intoxicated.
Impaired while driving on the roads is commonplace too even though this has started to decrease after ant drink driving campaigns have highlighted the issue.
Aggressive driving is another cause of car accidents and is linked to some drivers failing to obey road signs like speed restrictions and getting into road rage when there are traffic disruptions.
Car Accidents Involving City Buses
The sorts of accidents that are most common involving city buses are:
- driver fatigue;
- driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
- not driving to the road conditions at a point in time;
- running a red light to make up lost time;
- talking on a cell phone or texting family and friends while behind the wheel.
Why you Need a Personal Injury Attorney for a Car Accident
It is possible to file a personal injury claim on your own if you have been involved in a car accident that was not your fault but the negligent driver is a private individual.
However, when it comes to dealing with the city or the state it’s advisable to talk to a personal injury attorney first before commencing the claim’s process.
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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 Lexington, or the state government of Kentucky, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
