In two years, 16 Megabus accidents where a dozen or more people were injured have occurred [1]. Megabus accident victims may be able to take legal action to collect compensation to help with the financial costs of recovery.
In order to do so, they must file a civil lawsuit against the at-fault party, whether that’s Megabus as a company, the bus driver, or other drivers.
Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers help accident victims pursue compensation after suffering injuries on public transportation. Read on to learn more about your legal options after suffering injuries as a bus passenger and how a personal injury lawyer from our team can help.
Common Causes of Megabus Accidents
Megabus accidents can happen for a variety of reasons, including the following:
- Missed or mishandled maintenance
- Driver negligence or fatigue
- Distracted driving
- Distracting passengers
- Poor road conditions
Depending on the cause of the accident, Megabus accident victims may be able to take legal action against the Megabus driver or the company. To know for sure if you have a viable case, discuss it with an attorney who works with injured bus accident victims.
Your Legal Options Following a Megabus Crash
The personal injury team at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers can help with a variety of different Megabus accident cases, including the following:
- Megabus passengers involved in an accident
- Drivers of other motor vehicles involved in a Megabus accident
- Pedestrians and cyclists hit by a Megabus
Why You Need a Megabus Accident Attorney for Your Case
While you can technically file a personal injury case on your own, having a Chicago bus accident attorney on your side can make your case stronger and potentially lead to a more substantial settlement.
The Time Limit for Filing a Bus Accident Lawsuit in Chicago, IL
Whether you need to file a wrongful death case or a Chicago bus accident case, you should discuss your case with Chicago bus accident lawyers as soon as possible. You have a limited amount of time to file your case under Illinois state law.
This is called the statute of limitations, and Illinois only gives you two years from the date of the accident to file your case with the court. If you miss the deadline, you lose the ability to file a case at all.
Why Hire a Chicago Bus Accident Attorney
At Rosenfeld Injury Attorneys, we handle bus accidents in Chicago like yours, assisting clients in recovering compensation that helps with their financial situation and allows them to focus on their recovery.
A bus accident in Chicago can be a complex case to deal with, which is why hiring a Megabus accident lawyer may be in your best interest. A bus accident lawyer is well-versed in handling cases against Megabus and other companies, including knowing what to file claims for and how to build cases against public and private bus companies.
Evidence Collection to Support Your Megabus Accident Case
Building cases for bus crashes starts with investigating and collecting evidence. To build your case, we use evidence such as police reports, medical records, and even expert witnesses to show the damages that were done. Most bus accidents produce a significant amount of evidence that we can use to build credible claims for compensation.
Calculating Damages to Help You Recover Compensation
The amount of compensation you receive is tied to the claims filed in your case. One problem that we work hard to avoid is leaving out important damages from the lawsuit.
Omitting claims like future medical expenses can leave you with long-term medical bills that you have to find a way to pay for. With the right dollar amounts requested in your case, you may not have to deal with this problem.
Insurance Company Negotiations
While you or the bus company may have insurance, you may still struggle financially after an accident involving a bus. Insurance companies try to underpay claims whenever possible, which is why we handle settlement negotiations with insurance companies to recover maximum compensation, based on your case and what we’ve seen paid out in other cases like yours.
Taking Your Case to Trial
If settlement negotiations fail, we are fully prepared to take your case to trial. Our legal team has experience taking cases to court and fighting for the most compensation possible. You can rest assured that we won’t settle for out-of-court negotiations unless that is what you want.
Contact an Experienced Megabus Accident Attorney Today!
Contact the bus crash lawyers at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers for a free consultation by filling out our contact form or calling toll-free at (888) 424-5757. We will listen to what happened to you and file a bus accident case through the civil court system if needed.
A member of our team is available 24/7 to respond to your call. We have helped recover millions for our clients. We work on a contingency fee basis, so we only get paid when you do.
Our downtown office, near the Richard J. Daley Center, Dirkson United States Courthouse, and the Chicago Workers’ Compensation Commission, offers convenient access from Aurora, Joliet, and Waukegan via I-90, I-94, and I-290.
Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers
225 W Wacker Dr #1660
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (847) 835-8895
Toll Free: (888) 424-5757
We also serve clients from Champaign, Evanston, Peoria, Springfield and throughout Illinois.
Resources: [1] NBC Chicago, [2] Illinois General Assembly
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