Monroeville Bus Accident Lawyer

If you were hurt in a crash caused by a bus driver, a Monroeville bus accident lawyer from our team knows how to develop a strong case for recovering compensation. You can pursue a payout for money to cover your medical bills, injuries, lost wages, and non-economic damages.

A Berger and Green personal injury lawyer can represent you without you paying anything upfront. Our contingency fee attorneys have 40+ years of experience handling cases like yours and fighting for fair compensation for our clients. Let us evaluate your legal options for free during a consultation with our team. Call us today.

How Berger and Green Bus Accident Attorneys Will Approach Your Monroeville Crash Case

Berger and Green’s personal injury lawyers have handled thousands of accident cases in Pennsylvania over the last 40+ years. We use the knowledge and experience we gained managing these personal injury claims to develop the strongest possible argument to recover fair compensation for you. We provide free consultations, home visits, and hospital visits. Our clients never pay upfront attorney fees or costs.

Each bus accident case is unique. We want to talk to you about what happened and hear your story. We know serious injuries can affect every aspect of your life, and we want to ensure we seek fair compensation for you based on the lasting effects of your injuries. You can expect us to put your needs first, including providing easy access to your attorney and frequent communication with our team.

How We Identify Who Is Liable for the Damages You Suffered in a Bus Accident

It is not always immediately clear where we will seek damages based on your case. We will investigate the accident to determine your options. We may:

• Help you file a claim based on your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) or MedPay coverage
• Build a claim against a driver, their employer, or another liable party
• File a lawsuit against the liable party or parties

Because of Pennsylvania’s choice, no-fault auto insurance governed by 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 1705, you could have limited options for financial recovery if you have relatively minor or moderate injuries and opted for limited tort insurance coverage.

In many personal injury cases involving a bus crash, the at-fault driver’s employer is responsible for the accident. This is because of a common law rule, respondeat superior. It holds employers vicariously liable for their employees’ negligence while they are working. Some of the potentially liable parties in a Monroeville bus crash may include:

• Gateway School District
• Pittsburgh Regional Transit (previously known as the Port Authority of Allegheny County)
• Charter bus company

Our Monroeville lawyers handle commercial vehicle accidents regularly, and we are familiar with the challenges and unique factors that come into play. We know how to identify all the potentially liable parties based on the circumstances that led to your accident and injuries.

Our Attorneys Understand What Causes Monroeville Bus Accidents

When we represent a bus accident victim, we need to understand what caused the crash. We will gather evidence to understand what led to the collision and who acted negligently and caused it. Some ways bus drivers could cause a crash include:

• Distracted driving
• Fatigue or drowsy driving
• Speeding or going too fast for conditions because of pressure to complete the route on time
• Aggressive driving, such as unsafe lane changes
• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Failure to yield the right of way when required
• Running red lights or stop signs
• Improper turns, such as wide right turns
• Not checking blind spots, particularly in urban areas with a lot of bicyclists and pedestrians
• Inadequate training

Our attorneys handle many types of bus accident cases, including representing victims who were:

• Hit as pedestrians or cyclists
• Hurt when a bus crashed into the vehicle they were in
• Injured as a passenger on the bus

Whatever the circumstances of your bus crash, our team is here to help you seek full and fair compensation from the liable parties.

How Much Can a Monroeville Bus Accident Lawyer Recover for Me?

We will document your recoverable damages and determine your legal options for seeking compensation. When we file a fault-based claim, our attorneys often pursue money for damages that include:

• Medical expenses for past and future care related to the crash
• Rehabilitation and therapy costs
• Related expenses, such as renovating your home for mobility access
• Lost income while you were recovering
• Reduced earning capacity for lasting disabilities
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Other intangible losses

If your loved one died in a bus accident, your family may be able to recover money through a wrongful death action. This could include medical costs, funeral and burial expenses, loss of income, loss of benefits, and loss of services.

How Our Monroeville Bus Collision Attorneys Build a Convincing Personal Injury Case

Our lawyers know the critical evidence that will make a difference in a bus accident case. We take steps to preserve this evidence and analyze it to determine fault and liability. We can present it to the insurance company, liable party, or judge and jury to support our request for fair compensation.

Depending on the unique details of your case, some key evidence might include:

• Police accident reports from the Monroeville Police Department
• Bus driver’s employment records
• Surveillance or dashcam footage from the bus or nearby businesses
• Eyewitness statements
• Photos of the scene, vehicles, and injuries
• Medical records and medical expert opinions
• Vehicle maintenance and inspection logs
• Company safety policies and compliance records
• Black box or onboard data from the bus
• Accident reconstruction

Once we have the necessary evidence, we can proceed with the case. This could include:

• Serving official notification that we intend to make a claim against a government entity
• Filing a claim against a company or private owner through their insurance company
• Suing the liable party in civil court

Generally, Pa. C.S.A. § 5524 gives us two years to sue based on injuries. However, holding a government agency liable requires that we handle a different process. You should contact our team as soon as possible after your crash to ensure you meet all necessary deadlines.

Talk to Our Team About Your Monroeville Bus Accident for Free

At Berger and Green, we provide a free consultation for victims and their families. Learn how a Monroeville bus accident lawyer from our team can help you get justice. Contact us today to get started on your personal injury case.