If you were injured in a bus accident in Geneva, IL, you may be entitled to compensation, and the law may work in your favor. Our Geneva bus accident lawyers at Feagans Law Group can help you seek full compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and any other loss you’ve suffered. Call us today for a free consultation.
Why Select Feagans Law Group to Handle My Bus Accident Case
The path to compensation in a bus accident case depends on identifying who was negligent and proving how their conduct caused the crash. The Geneva injury lawyers at Feagans Law Group can help you sort through the parties involved and build the case your claim needs.
We understand how overwhelming it is to take on a bus company or a government entity, and we put the full weight of our experience and resources behind holding the responsible parties accountable.
Clients choose our firm because:
- Our attorneys have decades of combined experience navigating claims against bus companies, transit agencies, and school districts.
- We’re local to Geneva and know the agencies involved in these cases.
- We’ve recovered tens of millions in settlements and verdicts.
- You’ll work directly with your attorney and received personalized client service.
- We handle these claims on a contingency fee basis; there are no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Call us today to schedule a free consultation to learn more about your legal rights from a Geneva bus accident attorney.
How an Attorney Can Help With a Bus Accident Claim
Buses in Illinois are classified as common carriers, which means the driver and the company operating the bus owe passengers the highest degree of care, an even higher legal standard than the “reasonable care” owed by an ordinary driver. When a bus driver’s negligence causes a crash, that heightened duty can make it easier to establish liability than in a typical car accident case — with the right legal help, that is.Â
An attorney can help by:
- Requesting the bus company’s maintenance and inspection records, which can reveal whether a mechanical failure contributed to the crash.
- Obtaining the driver’s employment and training file, along with any history of prior violations or complaints.
- Securing surveillance or onboard camera footage, which many buses record but retain only briefly.
- Identifying every potentially liable party, including the driver, the bus company, a municipality, or a school district.
- Handling the added complexity of claims against government entities, which often involve shorter notice deadlines than standard personal injury claims.
Having an experienced attorney is often necessary to take on government entities, bus companies, and their insurers. Without legal representation, you may be pressured to accept less money than you deserve.
Common Types of Injuries in Bus Accidents
The size and weight of a bus mean crashes are often severe. Bus passengers frequently aren’t wearing seatbelts, which can lead to them being thrown within the bus. Other vehicles usually sustain catastrophic damage due to the size disparity.
Common injuries include:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Broken bonesÂ
- Traumatic brain injuriesÂ
- WhiplashÂ
- Soft tissue injuries
- Nerve damage
- Crushing injuries
- Internal injuries from being thrown against seats or handrails
- Wrongful death
In these cases, injured victims may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering, among many other damages. Depending on the circumstances, liable parties may consist of the bus driver, the bus company, a municipal transit authority, a school district, or another motorist whose negligence caused the crash. More than one party can share responsibility.
Contact A Geneva Bus Accident Lawyer For Help
Bus accident claims move quickly, especially when a government entity is involved, so don’t wait to get help. Contact Feagans Law Group today for a free consultation to discuss your accident and your options.