Bus Accidents

The Abelson Law Firm represents bus accident victims in the greater Washington DC and Maryland. If you have been in a bus accident – whether as a passenger on the bus or in collision with a bus, please contact us.

As cities like the Washington, D.C. metro area continue to grow, congestion increases on local streets and highways. Sadly, as more and more people choose public transportation to save time and money, the number of people injured or killed in bus accidents has increased.

In addition to city buses, there are school buses. Each school day more than 25 million children ride the recognizable yellow school bus back and forth to school, and school related activities. Additionally, millions take these vehicles to camp, religious, athletic and youth events. There are an approximate 450,000 school buses in service to date. School buses travel 2 million miles every school day. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, 16,000 school bus collisions occur annually, resulting in 12,000 injuries and 130 deaths.

The principal causes of bus accidents are driver negligence, defective equipment, dangerous roadways, poor weather conditions and improper maintenance.

Bus accident claims involve more complex issues than car accidents. so you will want to talk to attorneys who are experienced in bus accident claims and bus accident litigation. At Abelson Law Firm, our team of bus accident attorneys and investigators know how to ask the right questions about the condition of the bus, federal safety standards, licensing, and other key issues.

If you or a member of your family has been injured as the result of a bus accident, either as a passenger, pedestrian, or the driver of another vehicle, you may be entitled to file a claim against the bus company to compensate for your injuries. A bus or transit company, a common carrier, owes a higher duty of care to members of the public.

It is important to know what to do to protect the legal rights of yourself and your loved ones. Selecting the right bus accident attorney is an important decision. You should choose someone who is experienced, aggressive, and dedicated to working to obtain just and fair compensation for your injuries. At the Abelson Law Firm, we have successfully handled thousands of accident cases, and we are ready to handle yours.

Just and fair compensation for a bus accident victim may include: hospital and medical expenses; past and future lost earnings; past and future permanent physical disability; emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life. In the event that the victim has passed, survivors may be entitled to be compensated for grief.

To protect your legal rights following serious injury or death due to a bus accident, it is wise to consult with a personal injury law firm with experience in bus accident claims as soon as possible. The Abelson Law Firm will thoroughly investigate your bus accident and work diligently to arrive at a timely settlement or proceed to trial to obtain the compensation you deserve. For a no-cost review of your case, please contact us.