Bus Accident

To a large extent, these claims are like any motor vehicle accident in Minnesota in that first, you have a claim for no-fault benefits, and second a claim for general damages against the at fault party. There are some important differences, however, due to the fact that these accidents involve common carriers and their drivers are subject to greater regulations and higher standards of care than are ordinary drivers. Priority issues involving no fault insurance (who pays medical bills and wage loss) differ in a mass transit case. Finally, if you were involved in an accident involving commercial, interstate bus travel, different laws may apply to your claim and different avenues of recovery may be available to you.

One factor that distinguishes bus accidents from other types of accidents is that the entire accident has typically been digitally recorded. Video cameras cover the entire bus, and the bus company will be able to provide video of the accident which will show exactly how large of an impact occurred and how the impact affected the passengers on the bus. Many factors are involved in a bus or light rail accident, and it is crucial to get an investigation underway promptly in order to establish liability and make sure that all responsible parties are held accountable.