Bus Accident Attorney in Missouri
Injured in a Bus Accident? Contact Our St. Louis Attorney
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has required all passenger vehicles since 1968 to be fitted with seatbelts. Buses, however, are exempt for this rule, much to the confusion of safety organizations. Since bus passengers are unrestricted by seatbelts, any sort of bus accident or crash can be devastating and far worse than if people had been restrained.
If you or a loved one has been hurt while riding a bus, our Missouri personal injury attorneys from Kolker Law Firm can help you seek proper compensation.
If we can prove that the bus driver was negligent in any way before the collision occurred, your case will be bolstered and your chances of sizeable winnings will increase. We may even be able to pursue restitution from the city for not equipping its buses with proper seatbelts.
Call (314) 684-8285 today to discuss your case with us in detail.
Why Are Buses Not Equipped with Seatbelts?
School buses and city buses are deemed “safe” by the DOT due to a feature of their construction called compartmentalization. Under this design theory, creating seats that are close together with impact resistance seatbacks creates a safety system that, allegedly, works extremely well.
The National Transportation Safety Board contradicts their opinion and findings, citing that this feature does not protect passengers from the dangers of rollovers and side-impact collisions.
Due to a bus's lack of safety features, injuries that occur in a crash include:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Permanent disfigurement
- Spinal cord damage
- Traumatic brain injury
Potential Damages After Bus Accidents
If you have been seriously injured in a bus accident, our firm’s personal injury lawyers are prepared to go the distance and fight to recover damages on your behalf. We will want to begin by examining your medical records and the injuries other passengers suffered.
This can help us establish liability, the likelihood that your injuries were a result of the crash, and what your maximum medical improvement (MMI) will cost.
Damages you may be awarded, depending on the circumstances of your case, are:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Reduced earning potential
- Undue pain and suffering
If your loved one lost their life in a bus accident, you can file a lawsuit for wrongful death. Damages for loss of personal relationship, ceased income gains, and funeral expenses can all be rewarded as a result of a successful claim. To get a complete representation of the damages that your individual situation warrants, it is imperative that you consult with our attorneys as soon as possible.
Case Results
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