Long Island Bus Accident Attorneys
Protect Your Rights & Our Community
We've been living with Suffolk buses and school buses in Nassau County for decades, so it can be easy to forget how big and forceful these machines can be. A bus crash sends everyone in and nearby to the hospital with catastrophic injuries that cost them thousands of dollars.
Winning after a bus accident is not just about recovering your own damages. It is also about fighting for safer roads and highways for our entire community to enjoy. After a bus collision, find out how our style of law approach can be right for your case and for our community as a whole.
When is the Bus Company Liable?
A bus company is liable for a crash if the driver was an employee of the company. Please recognize that some buses are operated by a private company that is not part of a public transportation system.
A bus is usually under a company's control if the operator was an:
- Employee
- Agent
- Independent contractor
- Partner
- Member
On the other hand, if a private party owns the bus, then the company sometimes will not be vicariously liable. This matter could come up when bringing a case against the company, though, so it is critical to have our team review all available evidence and information.
Unlike after a car crash where the driver and the person who owns the vehicle are usually the same party, a bus is almost always operated on behalf of a larger lens. This is the reason why many bus accident claims are filed against major companies, instead of singular drivers.
Bus Accident Victim in Nassau County
Most motor vehicle collision victims are not allowed to pursue claims against the at-fault party's requirement. An exception for this normal rule, though, is sometimes made after a bus accident.
It's easy to get a swift & accurate evaluation. Please start by discussing the crash your loved one was hurt in with our bus accident attorney in Long Island and Nassau County. Contact us now.
Five Things to Remember After a Bus Crash
You can't predict when a bus crash will occur, so you can't prepare in advance to the same degree as you can a car accident. But if you are involved in a bus accident, then there are still some important notes that you must remember to protect your reputation and rights.
Essentially, after a bus accident, you should:
- Stay at the scene until it is safe, so you can give your account to the police.
- Go to the hospital as soon as possible.
- Return to the crash site or at least be sure to document the overall scene.
- Follow all medical instructions, and take and save receipts the entire time.
- Hire our bus accident lawyer in Long Island, Nassau County to handle your claim.
We Can Manage Your Every Case Detail
When you hire our bus accident lawyer in Long Island and Nassau County to work on your case, you are getting more than just an experienced legal professional. You are getting a lifetime of experience that has allowed our firm to realize the best way to serve our clients. We think you will find that the benefits of choosing our firm do not stop at our satisfactory results but extend into how we communicate and pace your case.
We Fight for Victims Throughout Nassau County
Did you have a heart-sinking feeling after a bus accident that you had to experience alone, or worse, with a lawyer who didn't really know what they were doing? It's time to contact The Law Office of Gregory A. Goodman, P.C.. Our Long Island bus accident attorney can be personally involved in your case, giving it the attention it deserves and a plan of legal attack you'll be thankful to have.
Contact The Law Office of Gregory A. Goodman, P.C. online or call (800) 242-3740 to learn more. Your initial case evaluation is free. Speak with a skilled bus accident attorney in Long Island today.
