Bus accidents are complex. Our personal injury attorneys can offer free legal advice and help you get the compensation you are owed.

In Effingham, Bus Accidents Can Lead to Devastating Injuries

Buses are a vital part of Effingham’s transport system, but the passengers traveling in them are at risk of being in an accident at the hands of the bus driver or owner. Most injuries are not fully apparent when a bus accident takes place, but the repercussions can be devastating and sometimes last for years. 

Partnering with Effingham bus accident lawyers will help you take legal action and get financial compensation for the injuries you suffer. 

The Importance of Hiring an Effingham Bus Accident Attorney: Knowing the Difference Between Private and Public Buses

Legally, it’s important to know whether the bus that caused the accident is privately or government-owned. By contacting our Effingham bus accident attorneys right after the accident, we can go over the details of your options and discuss your options for filing a claim against the responsible party.

Private Bus Accidents

Most hotel and shuttle buses are private, as well as bus lines bearing company names like Coach, Megabus, and Greyhound.

If an accident is caused by a privately owned bus, it’s possible to sue the driver along with the company that owns the bus. In Illinois, a private lawsuit must be filed within 2 years of the date of the accident.

Accidents Involving Government Owned Buses

Government-owned buses include those that offer public transportation, such as ETrax, as well as school buses.

If the bus in an accident was government-owned, a claim must be filed against the government. This requires first filing a written notice of claim with the Attorney General and the Clerk of the Court of Claims within 1 year of the injury. The notice must list the name and home address of the victim, the date, time, location, and description of how the accident happened, and the name and address of the claimant’s physician. If the notice is filed within 1 year, you have 2 years from the date of the incident to file a lawsuit.

Determining Fault in a Bus Accident

A detailed investigation can determine why the bus accident happened. 

Our bus accident attorneys work with law enforcement to gather information about what happened, and then determine who is liable for our client’s injuries. The driver of the bus may have been driving recklessly, or was talking on the phone or texting. A toxicology report will be reviewed, witnesses will be interviewed, and the police report of the incident will be evaluated to determine if negligence or recklessness caused the crash. 

The bus itself will also be checked for mechanical issues that could have caused the bus to crash, in which case the bus company will be liable.

Whether we go after the driver, the bus company, or a government entity, we will seek financial compensation for lost wages, medical bills, and physical and mental trauma caused by the accident.  

Our Bus Accident Experience in Effingham, IL

Attorneys at Samuel I. Kane’s Law Office have ample experience dealing with bus accident cases. Because these cases can involve multiple parties, they require extensive knowledge of Illinois law.  Our attorneys work diligently to ensure that clients get satisfactory financial compensations. 

Not only are we experts at handling cases having to do with commercial insurance companies, we also have experience dealing with trauma cases that result from bus accidents, including:

• Brain injury
• Spine injury
• Wrongful death

For a Free Consultation, Contact our Experienced Bus Accident Attorneys in Effingham

Kan Personal Injury has strong roots in Effingham, as well as a rich background in dealing with bus accident cases. We have proper information about the legal procedures involved in filing the tort notice claim. A positive relationship with the city attorney’s office makes sure we can make our demands and follow up on our claims at the correct time. 

Call to book a no-obligation, free consultation with our bus accident lawyers to get necessary legal advice and adequate help with your injury compensation claim.