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Who Can Be Held Liable for A Bus Accident Claim in New Jersey?

March 11, 2015

No one expects to be a victim in a serious bus accident, so it can be a shock your system when you walk away from an accident with critical injuries that might even alter your life forever. In many cases, bus accidents in New Jersey are very complex and there may be multiple parties at fault. In this event, you may be eligible to hold multiple individuals or entities responsible for the injuries you sustained in the accident. This highlights the importance of hiring an experienced bus accident attorney to explore all possible avenues for your case in order to fight for the compensation you might need to recover from these serious injuries.

The most common parties responsible for bus accidents in New Jersey include the bus management company, the bus driver, other negligent drivers, government entities in the event the accident involved a public bus, or even bus equipment manufacturers if parts of the bus were found to be defective. There can be many factors that cause bus accidents, such as poor weather conditions, reckless driving, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, dangerous roadways, or improper bus maintenance. It’s important that you investigate all possible options before filing your bus accident claim.

While no one should have to suffer the negative outcomes associated with serious bus accidents, these incidents can induce still happen across New Jersey. Your injuries may make it difficult to return to work or enjoy activities that were fun for you prior to the crash. A bus accident personal injury suit could help you fight for the compensation to help you put your life back together.

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