If you use public transportation, you will be familiar with city transit, the local public transit provider.
Buses do cause accidents from time to time. If you are unfortunate enough to be injured by a city bus, you should be able to obtain compensation.
You are advised to contact an experienced personal injury attorney before filing your claim.
How an Accident Could Happen with a Bus
Bus driver error is the most consistent factor behind bus crashes, or accidents involving pedestrians in the city. Poor maintenance and defective parts may be the cause of a minority of bus accidents.
Driver error include:
- Distracted driving;
- Intoxication while driving;
- Failure to yield the right of way;
- Aggressive driving;
- Insufficient training;
- Failure to keep a look out when maneuvering the bus.
Damages You Could Claim
Damages that can be claimed in a personal injury lawsuit against the city include:
- Compensation for all medical costs related to the injury;
- Compensation for any damage to property;
- Payment for any earnings that have been lost due to not being able to go to work as usual;
- Compensation for the pain and suffering caused;
- Punitive damages if either the driver or organization was particularly negligent.
How to Make a Personal Injury Claim
Although public transport is treated as a government entity, some states have a relatively generous statute of limitations for injury claims.
A claim must be filed within 3 years of the date of the injury. Unless you are so badly injured that you are unable to make a claim swiftly, you should not wait too long before you file your claim.
Generally, you will find it easier to find the evidence you need to prove that negligence caused your injury if you act sooner rather than later.
Suitable evidence includes witness statements, a police report and the damage report for your car if you were driving at the time.
All claims must be backed up by clear evidence of fault as well as documentation justifying why you are claiming the damages you have included in the claim.
Why You Should Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer
Filing a personal injury claim is never easy or straightforward. You need to get your documentation well prepared before you file the claim.
If you do not include sufficient proof, you may even lose any chance of obtaining compensation.
An experienced personal injury attorney can help ensure you get the compensation you deserve for an accident that was not your fault.
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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 GoRaleigh, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
