Albany Bus Accident Attorneys

Claims Involving Private, City & School Bus Accidents

After an accident involving a bus in Albany, you are probably left with many questions and not many answers. You might not even know who you can hold liable for your losses after a bus crash, whether you were on the bus or driving your own vehicle. To get all the legal guidance you need after a bus accident, come to Basch & Keegan LLP right away.

We like to make things as easy as possible for our bus accident clients. That’s why we offer free initial consultations and contingency fees. When using these offers together, you can secure capable legal counsel at virtually no financial risk to you because we don’t get paid unless we win your case. 

Get the legal help you need. Call our Albany bus accident attorneys at (845) 251-4545 now.

Common Types of Bus Accident Cases

Our legal team has the experience and know-how needed to handle bus accident claims involving all types of buses. You won’t have to worry about the many details of your case, including determining liability and damages, if you let us take the lead from the beginning. 

You can rely on us for legal representation for bus accident claims involving these types of buses and more:

• City: In Albany, city buses are managed by the Albany Transit System (ATS). If you were hit by a city bus or a bus operated by another local municipality or government entity, we can explain your rights and options.
• Private or charter: Basch & Keegan LLP has the resources and authority needed to file bus accident claims against companies and corporations that run private or charter buses throughout Albany County, such as Greyhound, National Charter Bus, Premier Transportation, and Ally Charter Bus.
• School: It’s common to see school buses going to and from Albany High School, Pine Hills Elementary School, and other schools throughout Albany. If you were hit by a school bus and think it wasn’t your fault, let us know as soon as you can.

What to Do After a Bus Accident in Albany

It’s important to protect yourself from further harm after a bus accident while also considering what you can do to preserve the validity of the injury claim you’ll want to file later. By knowing a few steps and tips now, you will be better prepared to handle the situation if it ever occurs.

Try to remember these steps if you’re in a bus accident in Albany, New York:

1. Call 911 and get to safety.
2. Collect contact information from anyone involved in the crash.
3. Exchange insurance information with the bus driver and any other motorists.
4. Write down details about the bus, like the company or entity that operates it; most buses have unique ID numbers painted on the back and sides, too.
5. Take photographs and videos of the bus accident scene, including as much information as possible.
6. See a doctor right away for a medical exam if you are not taken away from the scene in an ambulance; even if you feel fine, you could have underlying or delayed injuries.
7. Notify your insurance company if you were driving a vehicle that was hit by a bus; only give basic details about the accident and do not admit any fault.
8. Talk to an Albany bus accident lawyer from Basch & Keegan LLP about what to do next.

Can Injured Bus Passengers Sue the Bus Company?

If you were riding on a bus when it crashed, resulting in an injury, you have the right to pursue compensation as an injured party. However, the process of filing a claim as an injured bus passenger may look considerably different than the process of filing a claim as an injured motorist in another vehicle. At Basch & Keegan LLP, we primarily focus on bus accident claims for injured motorists, but you should still feel free to reach out to our Albany bus accident attorneys if you were injured while riding a city, private, or school bus. 

How Our Albany Bus Accident Lawyers Can Help

You surely have enough to handle after being in a bus accident without even mentioning legal procedures and obligations. To let yourself focus on your rest and responsibilities, allow our Albany bus accident lawyers to take care of every legal process that comes up in the pursuit of compensation that can cover lost wages, medical bills, and more.

A few of the things we can do while working on your case include:

• Investigating the circumstances of the bus accident to determine liability
• Working with third-party experts when needed to prepare a stronger case
• Calculating the total compensation that should be provided to you by the liable party
• Attempting to negotiate with insurance companies to get a fair settlement offer
• Litigating in court if the defendant does not want to offer a fair settlement

Take Charge of Your Case – Call Now

When a bus accident has left you with serious injuries and thousands of questions about your legal options, put our law firm on your side. Our Albany bus accident attorneys are dedicated to helping locals in need however we can. We are not just your attorneys, we are your neighbors and friends who genuinely want to see you recover from your accident.

Call (845) 251-4545 and ask for a FREE initial consultation with our team.