Bethel Park Bus Accident Lawyer

Our personal injury lawyers know that recovery from serious injuries suffered in a bus accident can consume all of your energy. In a case of negligence, you can file a legal claim or lawsuit to demand financial compensation, but you likely don’t have the time or energy to handle the process alone. That’s where our Bethel Park bus accident attorneys come in.

Our team at Berger and Green, backed by more than 40 years of experience handling personal injury cases in Pennsylvania, will lift that burden off your plate. Call us today and find out what our personal injury attorneys can do for you.

Finding Answers with Berger and Green After Your Bus Accident in Bethel Park

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, a fully loaded bus can weigh up to 40,000 pounds. In an accident, your personal vehicle offers little protection from a bus, and you have no protection as a cyclist or pedestrian. Although bus crashes are relatively rare, the size of these vehicles means they can cause significant damage in a collision. 

If you’ve been injured in an accident with a school bus, city bus, shuttle bus, or any other type of bus, our Bethel Park bus crash attorneys at Berger and Green want to hear your story. We offer free case consultations and will sit down with you in your home or at the hospital to talk about your personal injury claim. Our clients’ needs always come first. 

Should we take on your case, we will do so on a contingency fee basis because we understand that a bus crash can affect you physically and financially. You will pay no attorney’s fees until we recover the financial compensation settlement or judgment you deserve. If we don’t win, you don’t pay. 

We will adapt our work to your unique needs, but in general, we will:

• Search for evidence at the accident scene, including CCTV footage and physical debris or marks on the road
• Collect eyewitness accounts
• Obtain police and medical reports
• Assist you in identifying your losses and filing a bus accident claim with the liable party’s insurance company
• Negotiate for a fair settlement on your behalf
• File a personal injury lawsuit on your behalf

Although most cases settle and never go to trial, should negotiations fail, we will represent you in court and fight for the fair compensation you deserve.

What Berger and Green’s Clients Say About Our Personal Injury Team

We love to share our clients’ feedback, as they are our best spokespeople. We can’t share all of it, but this message from Ron summarizes what many of our clients feel:

• “I couldn’t have done this alone. I was mentally, physically unable to deal with all this. They here at Berger and Green removed all the stress, all the anxiety off of my shoulders and the burden… I highly recommend them to all my friends, coworkers and that’s why I’m here because when I feel that strongly about something I feel I’m paying it forward. If anyone else suffered like I did, give them a call.”

Defining Negligence and Liability in a Bethel Park Bus Accident

When a bus and a passenger vehicle collide, fault and liability are complicated questions, particularly when fault seems to lie with the bus or its driver. Identifying the at-fault party (the person or entity that is financially responsible for damages associated with the accident) means looking at multiple possibilities, including:

• The bus driver, who may have been driving impaired or distracted
• The bus or parts manufacturer, if a defective part or improper installation caused the accident
• The bus owner or company, if the bus driver was on the clock when the accident occurred, or if their employer failed to train the driver or maintain the bus properly
• A government entity, if the accident happened because of poor road maintenance, hidden traffic signs, or malfunctioning traffic signals

Working with an accident reconstruction expert can strengthen your case when the investigation produces definitive evidence of negligence. Your motor vehicle accident lawyer will gather all relevant evidence to prove negligence and liability in your case. 

Financial Compensation Can Help to Get You Back on Your Feet After a Bus Crash in Bethel Park

Your losses from the bus crash are as unique as the accident that caused them. Your Bethel Park bus accident injury lawyer will assist you in identifying any losses you’ve sustained that may be eligible for compensation. Your damages may include:

• Medical expenses from the time of your injury to the present, as well as future estimated medical bills
• Wages lost during your recovery
• Loss of future earnings and benefits if your injuries prevent you from returning to work that matches your previous salary level or keep you from returning to any type of employment
• Pain and suffering you endure because of your injuries 
• Mental anguish and emotional distress associated with the trauma of the accident
• Loss of enjoyment of life

Contact our personal injury law firm at Berger and Green to arrange a time to discuss your case and potentially compensable losses.

Pennsylvania’s Negligence Rule Applies to Bus Accidents

Pennsylvania’s negligence rule says that no one who is more than 50% at fault for an accident may recover compensation for their losses. If a person is 50% or less at fault, they may be eligible to recover compensation in line with their percentage of fault. 

This is a complicated area of the law that our personal injury legal team will explain, should it apply to your case.

Meeting the Deadline to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit for Your Bus Crash Damages

If you are involved in a bus crash in Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations (42 Pa. C.S.A. § 5524) allows you two years from the accident date to file a bus accident lawsuit.

If you try to file after the deadline, the court will likely bar you from proceeding. There are a few exceptions that would allow you to extend the deadline to file. Your Bethel Park bus accident injury attorney will help you determine whether the timeline for your case is different.

Get the Legal Guidance You Deserve From a Bethel Park Bus Accident Lawyer

We know this is a confusing and painful time for you and your family. Our decades of service to injured Pennsylvanians have given us a clear understanding of the challenges you face and the knowledge to help you get through them. Call Berger and Green today for a free initial consultation. We’re here for you.