St. Louis Bus Accident Lawyers
Traveling on a bus can be one of the safest ways of transportation – that is until you’re in an accident. Similar to truck accidents and delivery truck accidents, the size of the buses makes accidents more severe.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a bus crash, contact a St. Louis bus accident lawyer for legal guidance. Our attorneys at DM Injury Law will fight for your justice and seek the maximum compensation you deserve.
Tell us about your experience over a free consultation. We are a contingency-fee law firm, which means you only pay us if we win your case.
Take a look at some of our successful case results involving buses:
- $400,000: Our client was exiting a school bus and fell on the sidewalk. The school bus drove over her leg, fracturing her femur. The insurance company blamed the child but ultimately settled.
- $300,000: Our client fractured her ribs and sustained internal bleeding after a company truck hit a city bus on which she was a passenger.
Call (314) 888-4444 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
Bus Accident Cases We Can Help With
Our St. Louis bus accident attorneys can help you no matter what type of bus caused your injury. We can assist you with cases involving:
- School buses
- City buses
- Party buses
- Charter buses
- Tour buses
- Travel buses, such as Greyhound
DM Injury Law will prioritize your needs. We will handle the complicated legal process so you can focus on healing and moving forward with your life.
St. Louis Bus Accident Statistics
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the following in 2022:
Common Causes of Bus Accidents
The causes of bus accidents are similar to standard causes of car accidents. If you’ve been the victim in a bus crash due to any of the following negligent actions, call a St. Louis bus accidents attorney to fight for the compensation you are owed:
- Driver distraction
- Driving under the influence
- Driver fatigue
- Speeding
- Buses in poor maintenance
- Roads in poor condition
- Lack of training among bus drivers
- Failing to check blind spots and mirrors
What Do Bus Accident Lawyers Have to Prove?
Hiring a personal injury attorney can help make your bus accident claim process more manageable. DM Injury Law has a support staff of investigators, case managers, and medical record specialists who work tirelessly to uncover the truth of your case.
In addition to proving fault, your lawyer must also prove:
- Duty of Care: The at-fault party had a responsibility to act with care, which exists among all road users, including bus drivers, who must prioritize passenger and pedestrian safety.
- Violation of Duty: The negligent act, such as drunk driving, distracted driving, or driver fatigue, breached that responsibility and caused the accident.
- Injury and Damages: The accident resulted in harm, including pain and suffering, medical expenses, and lost income.
Call (314) 888-4444 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
Common Injuries from Bus Accidents
The size of buses can make your injuries more severe. When a collision occurs, you can be left with catastrophic injuries, such as:
- Broken or fractured bones
- Traumatic brain injury
- Whiplash
- Cuts and bruises
- Spinal cord injury
- Internal bleeding or organ damage
You need a St. Louis bus accident attorney who will seek the financial compensation you deserve. Contact DM Injury Law to set up a free consultation.
What Damages Can I Receive After a Bus Crash?
A bus accident lawyer in St. Louis, Missouri, and East St. Louis, Illinois, can help you seek compensation for the following losses:
- Medical bills
- In-home and long-term care
- Lost income
- Property damage
- Funeral and burial costs (if the accident resulted in wrongful death)
- Pain and suffering
- PTSD
- Loss of companionship
- Disfigurement and scarring
Schedule Your Free Consultation Today
A St. Louis bus accidents lawyer from DM Injury Law can help you claim justice and financial compensation. Tell us your story today, and we’ll guide you in the right direction.
Schedule your free consultation today. You don’t have to pay us unless we win your case.
Call (314) 888-4444 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
Past results obtained on behalf of clients afford no guarantee of future results, and every case is different and must be judged based on its own merits.
