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Rhode Island Bus Accident Lawyers

Types of Bus Accidents

Bus accidents can be caused by a variety of factors, and strong injury claims require a thorough investigation to determine who was at fault the crash. At the Bottaro Law Firm, LLC, we’re equipped to handle claims related to a variety of types of motor vehicle accidents, and we want to help protect your rights if or a loved one was injured in a bus accident.

Our Rhode Island and Massachusetts bus accident lawyers have experience handling a variety of bus accident claims, including:

  • Bus-car crashes
  • Bus-motorcycle crashes
  • Bus-bus crashes
  • Bus-pedestrian accidents
  • School crossing injuries affecting children
  • Injuries related to bus malfunctions
  • Illegal passing cases

Keep reading to learn more about the types of bus accident claims we handle.

  • School Bus Accidents
  • Public Transit Bus Accidents
  • Freight Bus Accidents
  • Private, Commercial, and Charter Buses

Bus accident-related injuries can range from relatively minor, to life-threatening—but even mild injuries can affect your ability to work and support your family. If you’ve been injured in a bus accident, you may be entitled to compensation, and you deserve a legal team that’s ready to fight for your best interests.

At the Bottaro Law Firm, LLC, it’s our goal to help injured victims and their families get maximum compensation. If you or a loved one have been injured in a bus accident, we want to help. Our Rhode Island and Massachusetts bus accident attorneys understand the financial and emotional impacts of bus accident injuries, and we want to help you get the compensation you deserve. Contact us 24/7 at (401) 777-7777, or online anytime for a free case review, and let us get to work for you.

Compensation for Bus Accident Victims

Bus accidents can occur in various situations and affect a variety of people, including:

Bus Riders

In the event of a bus accident, bus riders are particularly prone to injury. Most buses don’t have seatbelts, and often have many passengers on board. They may suffer injuries due to broken glass, colliding with one another, impacting seats or bus walls, and shifting luggage.

Drivers and Passengers of Other Vehicles

Due to their size, weight, and limited maneuverability, bus collisions can cause serious injuries for the drivers and passengers of other vehicles involved. We have represented clients who have suffered serious injuries in bus accidents involving:

  • Bus driver negligence
  • Rollovers
  • Collisions with vehicles in bus blind spots
  • Distracted driving
  • Drunk driving
  • Failure to yield the right of way
  • Running red lights and stop signs
  • Inadequate driver training or licensure
  • Mechanical malfunctions
  • Tailgating
  • Hazardous weather conditions

Bus Accident Injuries

At the Bottaro Law Firm, LLC, we focus on personal injury law, and we know how motor vehicle accidents can affect your life immediately following the crash and even for years to come. Read about the different types of injuries caused by bus accidents and how we can help you get the compensation you deserve.

  • Brain Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Chest Injury
  • Arm and Leg Injury
  • Back Injury
  • Head Injury
  • Neck Injury
  • Pelvis Injury
  • Scrapes and Cuts
  • Soft Tissue Injury
Bus Accident Injuries

Pedestrians and Bicycle Riders

All drivers are required to yield to pedestrians and cyclists. However, some drivers aren’t accustomed to looking for pedestrians or cyclists, and it doesn’t help that they’re often hard to see. Because they don’t have the extra protection of a vehicle, bikers and pedestrians are especially vulnerable and may suffer severe and even fatal injuries when involved in bus accidents.

What to Do if You’ve Been Injured in a Bus Accident

The first thing you should do after a bus accident is seek medical attention, no matter how insignificant your injuries seem. Many accident victims suffer serious injuries that aren’t visible or immediately obvious, so it’s important to see a doctor as soon as possible to rule out any internal injuries.

Once you’ve seen a doctor, you should preserve and collect evidence relating to the accident. This may include taking photos of the accident, gathering your medical records, and getting insurance and contact information from others involved in the accident. You can also take notes on anything you remember from the accident to help refresh your memory later.

Massachusetts and Rhode Island Accident Injury Lawyer

If a motor vehicle accident left you with soft tissue injuries, you may be able to file for compensation. The accident injury lawyers at the Bottaro Law Firm, LLC have helped our Rhode Island and Massachusetts clients recover millions of dollars for their injuries, medical bills, and lost wages, and we’re ready to put our experience to work for you. Our consultations are always free, and with our No Fee Guarantee®, you won’t pay us unless we get compensation for you. Don’t wait to get the help you need. Call us 24/7 at (401) 777-7777.

Get a trusted car accidents lawyer on your side

Get the Bottaro Law Firm, LLC On Your Side

For more than a decade, the attorneys at the Bottaro Law Firm, LLC have helped injured victims like you get the compensation they deserve for their medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you or a loved one were injured in a bus accident, our Massachusetts and Rhode Island lawyers are here for you. With our No Fee Guarantee®, you won’t pay us unless and until we get compensation for you. Don’t wait to contact us. Dial (401) 777-7777 to get started.

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