Seattle Bus Accident Lawyer
Committed to protecting the legal rights of victims everywhere
Committed to protecting the legal rights of victims everywhere
Many of us rely on buses every day to get to and from work and to run our errands. If you have been injured in a bus accident because of another party’s negligence, work with a Seattle personal injury lawyers at the Khan Law Firm to file and pursue a personal injury claim.
Bus accidents, like other types of vehicle accident, can be the result of various factors. Some of these factors are nobody’s fault. For example, if your accident occurred because of adverse weather conditions. Other accidents are caused by negligence, such as a vehicle malfunction, disregard for posted traffic rules, poorly maintained roadways, and negligent behaviors like driving drunk or text messaging while driving. Negligence on the part of the bus driver or on the part of another driver can be to blame for a bus accident.
In a bus accident, a passenger can suffer a minor injury or a major, life-altering injury. In some cases, passengers are killed in bus accidents. Examples of injuries that can be sustained in bus accidents include:
The cause of a bus accident can determine the severity of the accident and by extension, the severity of the injuries sustained by its victims. A bus accident can involve other types of vehicle, such as a car, a motorcycle, a bicyclist, or a train. Bus accidents can also occur as the result of poorly maintained or designed roadways and vehicle malfunctions. A few examples of bus accident causes include:
At the Khan Law Firm, our team has seen it all. No matter what caused your bus accident, we can determine the best way to procure the necessary evidence to support your claim and pursue monetary compensation for your damages. We can determine which party was negligent and develop an effective strategy to help you get the money you deserve.
When you are involved in a bus accident, the first thing you need to do is gather any relevant evidence that you can use later to support your personal injury claim. This can include photographs of the accident, contact information for witnesses to the accident, and a copy of the official police report for the accident. If you are in need of immediate medical care, call 911 to get to a hospital immediately. Otherwise, seek medical attention for your injury as soon as you can after the accident.
As the claimant, there are steps you can take to help your claim be successful. These steps include the following:
Our Seattle bus accident lawyers at the Khan Law Firm have substantial experience working with bus accident victims to pursue compensation through personal injury claims. Our team can help you with your claim in the following ways:
Contact our firm today to set up your free legal consultation with us. We are here to answer your questions about the personal injury claim process and guide you through each following step. Do not wait to contact our firm and start working with a member of our team. You only pay us if we secure a settlement for you.