What if I do not know how the South Carolina bus accident happened?
Quite often, following a bus accident, victims have no idea what happened or who caused the accident. In truth, many times following bus crashes, victims are quickly rushed off to a hospital before they can even begin gathering any evidence from the accident scene, talking to witnesses, or getting driver information. That is why determining fault following […]
Is the school district liable for school bus accidents?
If your child was injured in a school bus accident, the school may be liable for your child’s injuries. Generally, the school has a burden of caring for the children entrusted to them during the school day. This includes transportation on a school bus to and from the school. More specifically, a school has a […]
If the insurance company is offering me a settlement amount, should I accept it?
Following an accident, any compensation may feel like a blessing, especially as the medical bills continue to pile up. However, it can be essential to realize that when the insurance company offers you a settlement amount shortly after your bus accident, they may be trying to get the matter resolved as quickly as possible and […]
If the insurance company is calling me, following my South Carolina bus accident, should I talk to them?
Many people assume that following an accident, the insurance company wants to help them. Unfortunately, these assumptions are not necessarily true. Insurance companies are businesses that want to make a profit. Consequently, insurance adjusters may try any tactic they can to get you to admit to any fault for the accident so that they can […]
If I am involved in a South Carolina bus accident, who pays for my medical bills?
In South Carolina, if you have been injured in an accident, the liable party’s insurance company would generally owe you the total cost of all your accident-related medical care. However, because a settlement with the insurance company can take quite a long time, you can also have your health insurance cover your injuries after a […]
How much money could I collect in a bus accident lawsuit?
Unfortunately, too many factors go into determining the value of a South Carolina bus accident claim. As a result, no attorney can tell you exactly how much money you can collect following your accident. Some of these factors include: When you work with the Hughey Law Firm, our attorneys could go over all of these […]
If I was walking in a crosswalk and hit by a bus in South Carolina, do I have any rights?
As a pedestrian in South Carolina, you have a right to claim any injuries you suffered because of another person’s intentional actions or negligence. This means if you were hit by a bus as you were crossing the road, you could pursue legal action against that bus driver, the bus company, or any other liable […]
If I am a bus passenger in South Carolina, does the bus owe me any special protections?
When an individual is performing an activity for which they have training or special skills, they are held to a higher standard of care; specifically, one that requires them to act as a reasonable person would with their practice or abilities. Additionally, these special duties of care apply when there is a special relationship between […]
If I was a passenger in another vehicle that was in a South Carolina bus accident, can I sue?
Following an accident in South Carolina, you could sue any party that was potentially at fault for your accident. That means if you were involved in a bus accident, the potential at-fault parties you can pursue legal action against can include the driver of the vehicle you are in, motorists of other vehicles involved in […]
How can I show that I was injured in a South Carolina bus accident?
To receive compensation following a bus accident, you need to prove damages. Specifically, you need to show how you were injured and the extent of these injuries. The best way to show these damages is through medical records. That is why, even if you do not think your injuries are serious, you need to see […]
What if the bus driver was negligent or distracted?
Driver negligence is one of the most common causes of bus crashes. In such cases, both the driver and the employing company can be held responsible.
Can multiple parties be held responsible for a bus crash?
Yes. Depending on the cause of the crash, the bus driver, the transit authority or operating company, maintenance contractors, and equipment manufacturers can all share liability.