New Jersey Bus Accident Attorneys
Any bus accident has the potential to cause serious injuries and permanent disabilities to persons involved in the accident. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured as a result of a bus accident, you should contact a New Jersey bus accident lawyer from Lependorf & Silverstein today. We are skilled in all areas of New Jersey auto accident law, and have the experience that is required to successfully represent a bus accident victim. Please contact Lependorf & Silverstein today to schedule a free initial consultation with one of our lawyers to discuss your bus or school bus accident.
New Jersey commuters are using rapid transit and public transportation more and more each year due to increased congestion on the roads. In accordance with the growing number of people using buses as their main source of transportation, there has been an increase in bus related injuries and fatalities.
Some contributing factors in bus related accidents and deaths include driver negligence, inadequate security, dangerous roadways, weather conditions, defective automotive products, and improper bus maintenance.
Claims for damages against a public entity or governmental entity are complicated and have strict time limitations. The laws are complex and vary greatly dependant upon the circumstances surrounding the accident. If you have been seriously injured in an accident involving a bus, you need the advice of a knowledgeable New Jersey bus accident injury lawyer.
If you have suffered serious injuries as a result of being involved in a bus accident in New Jersey, either as a passenger of the bus, pedestrian, or occupant in another vehicle involved in the accident, you may be able to recover monetary compensation for your injuries. As a passenger on a bus that was involved in an accident, the bus company owes you the "utmost duty of care" associated with being a common carrier. This "duty of utmost care" is higher than the negligence duty owed by the bus company to drivers of other vehicles and pedestrians.