When bus accidents happen, the results can be catastrophic. KNR will fight for you to be compensated.
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Every day, Ohioans ride buses to work, to school, and across the state. Most bus drivers need a commercial license, and federal and state rules require training and regular inspections, but serious bus accidents still happen. When one does, an Ohio bus accident lawyer can help you sort out who is responsible and what you are owed.
Bus accidents are usually complicated, with several parties involved and large insurance companies looking to protect their profits and bus drivers. It takes skill and insight to navigate a bus accident claim or lawsuit. Fortunately, Kisling, Nestico & Redick has the experience and resources to hold the right party accountable and obtain maximum compensation after a bus accident.
Kisling, Nestico & Redick has been advocating for Ohio injury victims for over 20 years. As veteran trial lawyers, we know what it takes to secure compensation from negligent bus drivers and insurance companies. But we also saw the need for a better approach to complex legal claims, one with less stress for clients.
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Because of their size and weight, buses can cause serious harm when they crash, and passengers usually have no seat belts. If you or a loved one was hurt in any of these situations, you may have a claim:
Public transit systems carry thousands of riders a day across Ohio, including COTA in Columbus, Greater Cleveland RTA, SORTA’s Metro in Cincinnati, and TARTA in Toledo. Riders are hurt in collisions, when a bus brakes hard or pulls away before they are seated, and while getting on and off. Pedestrians and other drivers are hurt when a bus turns or changes lanes without room. In Northeast Ohio, our Cleveland bus accident lawyers handle RTA claims.
School bus crashes are frightening for any parent. Children can be hurt in collisions, by drivers who pass a stopped bus, or while crossing to and from the bus stop. If you have a child injured on a school bus, the claim may involve a public school district or a private contractor that runs the routes.
Tour buses, charter coaches, and intercity lines like Greyhound and Megabus carry passengers long distances on Ohio’s interstates. Bus companies that carry the public for pay are a common carrier, which means the law expects them to use a high degree of care for passenger safety.
A bus driver has large blind spots, and a bus needs a long distance to stop. People on foot and on bikes are hit when a bus turns right across a crosswalk or bike lane, pulls away from a stop, or swings wide on a narrow street. These crashes often cause severe injuries, and the claim is usually against the bus operator and its insurer.
Hotel, airport, parking lot, hospital, and campus shuttles are often driven by employees with less training than a professional bus driver, and the vans used can be top-heavy. The business that runs the shuttle is usually responsible for the driver’s mistakes.
Too often, negligence plays a role in bus accidents. Common causes of bus accidents include:
Passengers can lower their risk with a few simple bus safety tips, but most crashes are caused by things riders cannot control.
Under Ohio law, whoever caused a bus crash is responsible for the harm. Because buses are driven by employees and run by companies, school districts, and transit agencies, more than one party may share the blame:
If you were riding a bus and another driver caused the crash, you may have claims against more than one party: the other driver, and the bus operator if its driver also made a mistake. If the other driver had little or no insurance, your own uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage may apply even though you were riding a bus, not driving your own car.
Once you know what caused the crash and who is liable, the claim turns to how the injuries have affected your life. Passengers on buses often stand or sit without seat belts, so they are thrown into seats, poles, windows, and each other. Common injuries include:
Older riders and children are especially vulnerable, and even a sudden stop can cause a serious fall. While every case is different, a claim typically focuses on:
Bus companies and transit agencies keep detailed records, but they do not hand them over without a request, and some are kept only for a short time. In a bus case, we work to secure:
We send preservation letters early so this evidence is not lost.
Our statewide practice is designed to make going through a bus accident claim or lawsuit more convenient and accessible for bus accident victims. With 12 Ohio locations, KNR is a call or click away.
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You should not have to bear the financial cost of someone’s reckless or negligent behavior, especially from a professional bus driver or a bus company entrusted to provide safe and reliable transportation. The process of seeking compensation after a bus crash does not have to be frightening. KNR can guide you through every step, including filing a lawsuit and helping to determine how much you should pursue.
If you have been seriously injured in a bus accident because of the negligence or wrongful conduct of another party, you may be entitled to compensation for:
If you have lost a loved one in a bus accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be able to recover wrongful death benefits, including:
Depending on the type of bus involved and the specific circumstances of your case, establishing liability may be complicated as multiple parties may bear responsibility. Bus accident cases tend to be complex, which is why you need a skilled and experienced personal injury lawyer by your side.
Many bus claims in Ohio are against a public agency: a transit authority like COTA or RTA, or a public school district. These claims follow Ohio’s political subdivision law, which is different from the rules for a claim against a private driver.
Claims against a private charter company, a shuttle operator, or another driver follow the usual rules instead. A lawyer can tell you which rules apply to your case.
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Desde nuestra fundación en 2005, Kisling, Nestico & Redick se ha dedicado a ayudar a las víctimas de lesiones personales a luchar por la indemnización que se merecen cuando un accidente afecta a su estilo de vida. Hemos ayudado a más de 10 000 personas y estamos dispuestos a seguir luchando por los habitantes de Ohio y por cualquier persona que merezca una indemnización por sus reclamaciones por lesiones personales.
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At Kisling, Nestico & Redick, our bus accident lawyers have centuries of combined legal experience. Many of our attorneys have previously worked in the insurance industry or as motor vehicle accident lawyers, which means they have a unique understanding of how personal injury cases work and how to build the strongest case possible.
When you hire us, at least one attorney and two paralegals will be assigned to your case. We will begin working immediately to investigate your accident, gather evidence, and interview witnesses.
Let us put our significant experience to work on your behalf, guiding you through the complicated legal process and helping you to obtain the compensation that will allow you to move forward with your life after a serious injury. Our firm has obtained many favorable settlements and verdicts for accident victims, and we will fight for the full compensation you are owed.
Get medical care first, even if you think you are fine. Report the crash to the police and to the bus driver or company, take photos if you can, and get the names and phone numbers of witnesses, including other passengers. Then talk to a bus accident lawyer before giving a statement to the bus company or its insurer.
Fault is usually shown through the police report, witness statements, onboard and traffic camera video, the bus’s maintenance records, and the driver’s work and training records. A lawyer can request this evidence quickly, before video is overwritten or records are lost.
Yes. If a private bus company’s driver caused the crash, or the company failed to maintain the bus or train its drivers, you can bring a claim against the company. Claims against public transit agencies and school districts are also possible, but they follow special rules under Ohio law.
In most cases, you have two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit in Ohio, including claims against most public transit agencies. Wrongful death claims generally must be filed within two years of the death. Talk to a lawyer early to make sure your deadline is met.
You can seek compensation for any injury caused by the crash, including head injuries, broken bones, back and spinal injuries, internal injuries, and emotional harm such as post-traumatic stress, along with the medical bills, lost income, and pain that come with them.
At KNR, consultations are free, and we work on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing up front, and we are only paid if we recover compensation for you. Call 1-800-HURT-NOW to get started.
