Bus Accident Lawyer

Wilkes-Barre, Sugarloaf and Hazleton, Pennsylvania

It is startling to be in a bus accident and realize that you werent really safe when you put your life in the hands of the bus driver. The bus accident lawyers at the Falvello Law Firm in Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania, is experienced at handling bus accident cases and can make sure you are protected if you were in a bus accident.

Causes of Bus Accidents

Unfortunately, bus accidents often result in serious injuries or even wrongful death. Contributing factors to bus accidents may include:

• Bus driver carelessness
• Bus driver fatigue
• Careless hiring practices on the part of the bus company
• Dangerous roads and highways
• Defective products (the bus itself, the tires, or the brakes)
• Improper maintenance
• Lack of adequate training for bus drivers
• Poor weather conditions
• Speeding excessively

What to Do if You Are in a Bus Accident

If you are involved in a bus accident, there are a few things that you should do including;

• Getting the name of the bus driver and the bus number
• Make sure that the police and any emergency medical professionals are called to the scene immediately
• Dont leave without speaking to the police unless you are injured and taken to the hospital first. If so, make sure to contact the police and give your statement as soon as possible.
• Get the police officers name, badge number, and the precinct to which the officer reports
• Inquire about getting a copy of the police report
• Always get the name, address, and phone numbers of any witnesses to the bus accident

Typical Injuries in Bus Accidents

• Amputations
• Broken or fractured bones
• Burn injuries
• Head/neck injuries
• Internal injuries
• Severe cuts and bruises
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Paralysis
• Paraplegia
• Wrongful death

If you or a loved ones safety and well being were compromised by a bus accident, please email us at The Falvello Law Firm. The bus accident lawyers at the Falvello Law Firm serves clients in Hazleton, Sugarloaf, Wilkes-Barre, Berwick, and Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. We offer a free initial consultation and will work for you on a contingency basis so you dont pay until we get you a settlement.