If you have been involved in an accident involving the city bus and you believe that employees acted negligently and that caused your injuries, you might be able to recoup compensation through a personal injury claim. Consulting with a personal injury lawyer can help establish if you are eligible for compensation.
What Damages Might Result From An Accident Involving Public Transit?
Life-altering injuries could result from an accident involving a city bus. Whether you are a passenger injured in a bus crash or a slip and fall, or whether you are a pedestrian hit by a bus in a crosswalk or injured in a car that crashes into a bus that ran a stop sign, you might suffer serious damages that affect your family’s finances.
You should always notify the proper authorities, so an accident report can be completed. Be sure to establish the proper medical care right away. Failing to get medical treatment established can destroy your claim.
Maintain documentation to support your claim and show damages, such as medical bills, medical records, proof of missed work and lost wages, and estimates for repairing property damages. Here are some common damages claimed in such accidents:
- Past and future medical bills
- Past and future lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Property damages
- Permanent scarring and disfigurement
- Disabilities
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
Pursuing a Personal Injury Claim
If you suffered damages because of the negligence of the city or its employees, you can pursue a personal injury claim. But, pursuing a claim against them is not the same as pursuing a claim against an individual. Government entities have sovereign immunity, but because of the Texas Tort Claims Act, you can pursue a claim.
You must file an initial claim of notice with party responsible within 180 days of suffering your injury. You must provide relevant information to support your claim, showing when and how the accident occurred, the damages you suffered, and why you think they are liable. You will get a response from the agency, and if your claim is rejected or you don’t get a timely response, you can file a lawsuit.
Consult With a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have suffered injuries in an accident with a city bus, you should consult with a personal injury lawyer. Such claims are challenging, and you need guidance from someone who is well-versed in state and local laws.
Because accident injury attorneys work on a contingency basis, you have nothing to lose. Complete the Free Case Evaluation Form on this page today to have your case details reviewed by a Corpus Christi personal injury attorney.
*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 Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA), or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
