New Jersey is one of a handful of states that uses a no-fault auto insurance system. That means your situation will need to clear specific legal benchmarks for you to be able to file an insurance claim or lawsuit against the other driver. Our New Jersey bus accident attorneys have a thorough knowledge of state personal injury laws and can review your case to determine if you have a viable claim.

Multiple parties could share liability for a bus accident, in which case a claimant must file multiple claims to recover total compensation for their injuries.

Winning a personal injury case requires evidence that objectively demonstrates the other party’s fault. To recover any compensation for your injuries, you will need to show that the at-fault driver or other party acted negligently, which in turn caused the accident. Our experienced attorneys can review your medical records, police accident reports, crash scene photos, and eyewitness accounts and secure other evidence, such as expert witness testimony, to build a strong case on your behalf.

A lot of paperwork is involved in personal injury cases, especially when it comes to bus accidents and insurance companies. Our bus accident lawyers can file this paperwork and court documents on your behalf so everything is in order and your claim is filed in time to avoid any issues with New Jersey’s statute of limitations.

Most bus accident cases end with the injured party signing a settlement agreement with the liable driver’s insurance company. Once you accept an insurance settlement, you will not be able to recover any additional compensation from that party, so it is vital to fight for as much money as possible. Dealing with the other driver’s insurance company yourself is not in your best interest. Our New Jersey bus accident attorneys know the tricks insurance companies use to deny claims or minimize payouts – and we know how to beat them at their game. Furthermore, insurance companies know that our attorneys are ready, willing, and able to go to trial, which always helps achieve a fair settlement for the injured party.

If the liable party’s insurance company refuses to make a fair offer, it may be necessary to bring your case to trial in civil court. Trials require much preparation and can be risky, so it is best to come prepared with an experienced litigator in your corner.

Millions of schoolchildren rely on buses to get to public schools every academic year. Even today, many school buses lack passenger seat belts, which means school bus accidents often result in serious injuries. Data from the National Safety Council (NSC) indicates that 39 percent of all buses involved in fatal crashes in a 10-year period were school buses.

Public transit buses include regional and intra-city buses and public university buses. NSC data suggests that approximately 34 percent of all buses involved in fatal crashes are transit buses.

include sightseeing buses for out-of-town tourists and sleeper coach buses for touring musicians, artists, and athletes.

Sports teams, school groups, businesses, clubs, and other organizations rent these buses to transport large groups of people to specific destinations.

Hotels, airports, theme parks, and other big establishments rely on shuttle buses to carry large groups of customers for practicality and convenience.

Smaller organizations such as private schools, churches, and other religious organizations use passenger vans to transport smaller groups of people.

Large intercity bus companies such as Greyhound and Megabus transport millions of passengers across billions of miles each year. NSC data suggests intercity buses account for roughly 12 percent of all buses involved in fatal bus accidents.

Even a relatively small bus is usually several times larger than the average personal vehicle. When these vehicles are involved in collisions, the force of impact is often enormous, and injuries tend to be more severe. Severe injuries cost more to treat and take longer to heal, making associated claims both time-consuming and more complex.

In addition to the driver and all the passengers aboard the bus, there may also be other motorists and road users involved in a bus crash. Multiple parties can mean numerous insurance companies, attorneys, and convoluted bureaucracies to deal with when victims file bus accident claims.

In addition to all the parties involved in a bus accident, such as the bus driver and other motorists, several parties could be at fault. The bus company that hired the driver, the employer that chartered the bus, or even the government agency responsible for maintaining local roads could all share liability.

Buses and other commercial vehicles typically carry insurance policies with a minimum of $1 million in coverage. With more severe injuries and higher policy limits, you can count on insurance adjusters to put up a fight.