What do you do if involved in a bus accident?

Atlanta Bus Accident Injury Lawyer:
A recent school bus crash in Carroll County killed a student from Temple High School and injured several others. Authorities say the 59-year old driver did not have the proper credentials to be driving the bus. Read School Bus Accident in Carroll County-hit by truck for more information about this story.

When a bus accident occurs the consequences can be significant, both emotionally and financially, not only for the passengers on board but also for their loved ones.  School bus accidents are among the most tragic injury cases because they involve children. In cases such as these, major representation is required to bring all responsible parties to justice. Read this post for more information: 6 Crucial steps to understanding your Georgia personal injury law claim.
Here are a few statistics to further inform you on the impact of school bus crashes:

• Since 1995, there have been 416,295 fatal traffic crashes.
• 1,368 of these were school bus crashes involving school buses, transit buses and intercity buses.
• 170 children (younger than 19) have been killed in bus-related accidents
• Nearly half of the victims were between the ages of 5-7
• Crashes most commonly happen between 3-4 p.m.

In school bus accident it is essential that action be taken quickly. Finding and securing legal representation early on can help you protect your rights or a family members (such as children). It is necessary to preserve evidence, investigate the accident, and to allow up with doctors to examine any injuries. Medical costs, pain and suffering and legal costs can add up quickly. There are many forms of compensation you can receive if you or a family member suffered injuries due to a bus accident.

An injury lawyer can help with 6 primary claims such as:

1. Medical expenses (traumatic injury)- This is all the money spent on immediate injuries due to an accident.
2. Lost wages- Being out of work for an extended period of time can really put a strain on the wallet and with no other methods of making money this can put you in a serious bind.
3. Life care expenses- Can include the costs associated with long term care. Typically this is for permanent injuries that affect ones ability to care for themselves.
4. Pain and suffering- Pain and suffering is calculated and negotiated by your personal injury attorney and include all financially related loss due to an accident.
5. Wrongful death- Involve claims against individuals or groups who are believed to be responsible for death in an accident.
6. Worker’s compensation- This is insurance coverage that pays in the event one is injured while working on the job.

These are all things to consider after you or a loved one has been in a serious bus accident. If you have further questions or need legal advice may contact Link&Smith,P.C. 24 hours a day at 1-888-315-8840.

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You hired your attorney, hopefully you used our 20 Questions You Must Ask Your Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer. But if needed, how do you know if they need to be fired?

Even though you do not pay them as an employee, your relationship with them is not unlike an employer and employee relationship. You hired your lawyer probably because you were in a car accident or sustained injuries from some other mechanism.  Bottom line, your lawyer should work to serve you. However, not all relationships will (or should) continue to the end of the trial as we will explain below.

Here are 3 ways to know if it’s time to find a new Atlanta personal injury lawyer:

1. My lawyer is not very experienced in personal injury cases.

It is preferable to hire a lawyer who specializes in personal injury rather than a lawyer who practices all types of law. Personal injury cases don’t just involve money; they involve your health, and therefore it is more beneficial to find a lawyer who is experienced in personal injury cases. Having experience can make a difference when it comes time to settle or go to trial.

Here are 6 Steps to understanding your Georgia personal injury claim.

2. My lawyer will not contact me or doesn’t inform me of important deadlines for court appearances.

If your lawyer does not make every effort to keep you informed about your case, he or she is acting unprofessionally. Unreturned phone calls and unavailability for meetings are warning signs that your lawyer isn’t doing all they can do for your case. A good personal injury lawyer knows that in order for your case to be successful, you, the victim, must remain involved and informed. Having a successful case may involve considerable investigation, like in the story below which discusses the audio recordings of the 911 operators in a school bus accident that killed and injured students. Evidence like this can clearly show who is to blame in an accident.

911 Tapes Released for School Bus Accident

3. My lawyer wants to settle for less than I think my case is worth or refuses to file suit for my case.

If you and your lawyer disagree about your injury case settlement, you will likely end up with less than you need to pay your medical bills and compensation for time missed at work due to your injuries. Your Atlanta personal injury lawyer should truly listen to your wants and needs as a client and do everything in his or her power to guarantee you receive compensation for your suffering. Did your Atlanta injury lawyer investigate your case thoroughly enough? Sometimes to expedite your case a lawyer might not be willing to take your case to court. At Link & Smith, PC we specialize in litigation of personal injury cases.

If you are in need of a personal injury lawyers in Atlanta or have any questions, contact Link & Smith, P.C. 24 hours a day at 1-888-315-8840.

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