New York City Bus Accident Attorney

Bus Accident Lawyer in Manhattan

There are several different accident situations that could cause an individual to be a victim of a bus crash. For example, you could be a bus passenger, a pedestrian hit by a bus, a driver of another vehicle or a passenger in another vehicle. Because buses are virtually always much larger and much heavier than the average passenger vehicle, accidents involving both are often devastatingly injurious to the driver and/or passengers of the smaller car.

As a bus passenger, you face the dangers of little to no restraints as well as metallic poles, handles and other hard fixtures installed inside the vehicle. If an average city bus rolls over or crashes heavily, it could be deadly for any passengers riding the bus at the time.

When buses are involved in pedestrian knockdowns, the situation can easily become fatal. Because it is impossible to be totally aware of all sides and areas of the vehicle at all times even when the driver is completely alert and driving responsibly, any safety factor can deteriorate rapidly if the bus driver is at all inattentive, impaired or otherwise driving irresponsibly.

Were you injured in a New York bus accident?

It is very important that you are aware of your rights. A Manhattan bus accident attorney at Hochheiser Hochheiser & Inwood LLP can help ensure that your rights are upheld throughout your personal injury case. As a victim of a bus accident, you can recover compensation for some or all of the financial strain put upon you and your family by the injuries and accident. If you can prove that the bus driver or overhead company was irresponsible or negligent, you could recover monetary damages for the following:

• Hospitalization costs
• Necessary surgeries
• Reconstructive surgeries
• Follow-up physician visits
• Physical therapy
• Lost wages
• Future lost wages
• Medical equipment (such as wheelchairs, crutches, etc)
• Emotional trauma

Bus accidents can result in devastating and life-changing injuries. If you have been injured, you should contact a Manhattan Bus Accident Lawyer at Hochheiser Hochheiser & Inwood LLP. We represent victims who have been injured throughout Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn, Nassau County and Westchester County.