What Should You Do After a Charter Bus Accident?

Tour or charter bus accidents have been making quite a few headlines lately. Just this past weekend a tragic bus accident caused several injuries and even some fatalities, one of those fatalities being a pregnant lacrosse coach.  The driver of the Mlaker Charter & Tours bus, though up to date on bus and driver safety inspections, had lost control of the bus causing it to leave the PA turnpike and crash into a tree. According to the Times Tribune, the bus company had sent investigators to the scene of accident almost immediately after it had happened.

Commercial vehicle insurance companies always send investigators to the scene as soon as possible after an accident happens. If any fault lies on the driver or the company that owns the vehicle, insurance adjusters offer insufficient settlements to compensate any injured victims involved in the crash. It is extremely important to know that you should never accept a quick settlement without first getting legal advice. It is also best to not speak to any insurance adjusters on behalf of the commercial bus, train/subway, truck, or van until you speak with an experienced bus accident lawyer first.

Other important things to keep in mind if you or a loved is a victim in a bus accident are:

1. See a doctor as soon as possible for any medical condition or injuries following the accident. Even if you feel fine at the time of the accident you should still get checked out as some injuries don’t affect you at the time but get worse over long-term periods, especially neck and back injuries.
2. Collecting as much information about the accident as possible is key. Keep copies of any paperwork you receive from insurance companies, take photos if possible, and get names of the driver, adjusters, investigators, witnesses, and other passengers.
3. Again, do not speak with anyone about the charter bus accident except law enforcement officials. Contact an attorney as soon as possible before the insurance companies start calling you for statements.  
4. Never sign anything without first consulting a bus accident lawyer, especially any kind of release form.  
5. The sooner you contact an attorney after being injured in a bus accident, the better. Waiting too long to file a claim for your injuries may cost you as you only have a limited amount of time to do so.

If you or a loved one has been injured or lost a life after riding a tour bus that crashed, being hit by a charter bus while walking on the street, or driving/riding in a car that was hit by a commercial bus, our we can help you. Please, contact our bus accident lawyers immediately so we can begin gathering the facts needed to get you the compensation you deserve. Our attorneys are on-call 24/7, offer free consultations, and you never pay fee unless we win your case and even then you will never pay money out of your pocket, we will be paying you the money you deserve. Call us now for more information at 1-800-444-5309, or visit our website.