Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Sustain Serious Injuries After Bus Accident - How To Get Compensation

If you are living in a crowder or overpopulated city, the chances are that you will be in a constant rush. This involves commuting through the traffic, going to and from work and pretty much every move you make outside of the house.

Cities like Los Angeles are notorious for having crowded traffic, and traffic jams occur every hour. On top of that, injuries occur every day. There are dozens of motor vehicle accidents every day, involving:


  • Car accidents
  • Bus accidents
  • Pedestrian accident
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Bicycle accidents
  • Multi-vehicle accidents

Getting hit by a bus is definitely a rare thing, but it happens from time to time. And when it does, it is all about knowing what to do next and what steps to take to ensure that your claim is successful, assuming that you are going to file one. Here is how you can get your compensation after getting hit by a bus, and a few advice on what you should do immediately following an accident.

Call The Police and The Ambulance

As with every other accident, the first thing you should always do is contact the police. They will arrive along with the ambulance, and provide you with immediate medical care. You need the police report as evidence that the accident took place and the doctor’s report as evidence that you sustained the injuries from that particular accident.

The most common injuries from a bus accident are:
  • Bruises
  • Bumps and minor cuts
  • Whiplash
  • Sprain and strains
  • Broken bones
  • Spine and back injuries
  • Head and brain injuries
  • Severed limbs
  • Permanent scarring
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Concussions
  • Carbon monoxide poisoning
  • Fatal injuries
Based on the severity of your injury, you can receive compensation accordingly. The general rule is that the worse your accident is, the better the compensation will be.

Usually, the compensation is given for:


  • Pain and suffering
  • Medical costs (including all medical bills)
  • Out of pocket expenses
  • Lost wages (due to inability to work)

Speak with Los Angeles Bus Accident Attorneys today to learn more about how you can get compensated for your injuries.

Who is Responsible?

If you are hit by a negligent bus driver, that driver is the one responsible for causing the accident, and thus the one who has to pay for your injuries once you file a lawsuit.

However, what if the government owns the bus? What about the Sovereign Immunity? Well, you are still able to file a bus accident lawsuit or an injury claim against the transportation provider responsible for your injuries.

Filing a claim under the Tort Claims Act is a bit different, but it can help you get the compensation you need. Contact Bus Accident Attorneys in Los Angeles and talk to them about your legal options. Without a doubt, they will provide you with all the information and essentials concerning your accident and will help represent you should you require representation in court.

Be fast and act immediately within the Statute of Limitations, or lose your compensation forever. Call JML Law today and schedule a free consultation.

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