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:
- Medical expenses (traumatic injury)- This is all the money spent on immediate injuries due to an accident.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Wrongful death- Involve claims against individuals or groups who are believed to be responsible for death in an accident.
- 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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