Bus Accident Claims

Waldorf Maryland Attorney

Bus accident claims can be very complex. There are often multiple victims and depending on the type of bus, the defendant is often a government entity. There may be multiple defendants, as well. And, while some bus accidents are horrific crashes involve multiple fatalities and even more serious injuries, most are events which attract far less attention. For instance, injuries while boarding or exiting a bus are far more common than major crashes but can still result in catastrophic injury or death.

If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a bus accident in Waldorf or anywhere in Maryland, experienced bus accident attorney Alison Mason Heurich, Esq., can help.

Types of Bus Accidents

A bus accident can happen with no crash at all and still cause serious injuries. A slip and fall on a bus is just one example. Children and adults who are injured as pedestrians are often hit when boarding and exiting buses. Of course, bus crashes can involve multiple vehicles and numerous victims. Examples of types of bus accidents include:

• Slip and fall on the bus
• Injuries caused by sudden stops and starts and other erratic maneuvers, with no crash
• Injuries caused by malfunctioning or improperly operated bus door
• Slip and fall while boarding or exiting the bus
• Passenger struck by the bus as they attempt to board or exit
• Passenger struck by another vehicle while boarding or exiting the bus
• Bus vs. pedestrian
• Bus vs. bicycle
• Single bus accident, such as rollover
• Bus vs. another motor vehicle, such as car, truck or another bus

Types of Buses

The type of bus involved in your accident may impact many of the basic aspects of your bus accident claim including who can be held liable as well as the rules and regulations imposed on the bus driver and their employer and the rules that we must follow in pursuing compensation for you. Types of buses include:

• Public bus – Maryland Transit Administration (MTA)
• Public school bus
• Private school bus
• Church bus
• Interstate bus, such as Greyhound
• Charter bus
• Airport shuttle bus
• Tour bus
• Military bus
• Prison bus

If you or someone you love has been hurt in a bus accident, you may be able to recover substantial compensation for your injuries, but you have a limited amount of time to take legal action. Please protect your legal right to compensation by calling experienced Maryland bus accident attorney Alison Mason Heurich, Esq., at 240-346-4883 right away or email her to schedule your free consultation. Time is of the essence. Don’t delay. Call us today.