McCandless
Bus Accident Lawyer

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1. How Our Lawyers Can Help After Your McCandless Bus Accident
2. Our McCandless Bus Accident Attorneys Can Assess Your Eligibility to Pursue Compensation
3. What Damages Will a McCandless Bus Collision Attorney Pursue for Me?
4. Our McCandless Bus Crash Attorneys Build Compelling Cases for Justice
5. Identifying the Liable Party in a McCandless Bus Accident Claim
6. Discuss Your McCandless Bus Accident With Our Team for Free

REVIEWED BY

C. William Kenny

November 11, 2024

Board certified by National Board of Trial Advocacy

If you were hurt in a collision involving a bus, our McCandless bus accident lawyers have the knowledge, experience, and resources you need on your side. We can help if a bus hit your car, you were on a bus when an accident occurred, or you were struck by a careless bus driver as a pedestrian or bicyclist.

A McCandless personal injury lawyer from Berger and Green will ensure you understand your rights and handle your injury claim for you. We have over 40 years of experience handling cases similar to yours. Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation.

How Our Lawyers Can Help After Your McCandless Bus Accident

Over the last 40+ years, the personal injury lawyers at Berger and Green have served tens of thousands of clients throughout Pennsylvania. We fight for fair compensation for each client, securing significant settlements and verdicts for many injured parties. We have three attorneys in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, meaning they have won at least $1 million for clients.

We know each bus accident case is unique. We want to hear your story and fight for justice for you. While we cannot take away your pain or reverse lasting injuries, we will strive to make navigating the legal side of your case easier. We will handle the entire legal process for you while you focus on healing. 

We provide free case evaluations, home visits, and hospital visits. Our McCandless bus accident attorneys can come to you whether you are receiving care at UPMC Passavant–McCandless, AHN McCandless Neighborhood Hospital, or a trauma center in Pittsburgh. We also have a no-fee guarantee. Our clients pay no attorney’s fees unless we secure compensation for them. 

Our McCandless Bus Accident Attorneys Can Assess Your Eligibility to Pursue Compensation

To pursue financial compensation for a McCandless bus accident, you must provide evidence of your injuries and proof of fault and liability. Our personal injury attorneys can assess your case’s details to help you understand your rights and legal options. 

There are several potential victims when a bus accident occurs, including: 

• Drivers or passengers in other vehicles
• Bus passengers
• Pedestrians or cyclists

In any of these circumstances, your bus accident injury lawyer must show the bus driver or operator (or another liable party) acted negligently and caused the crash. When you work with our legal team, we will handle this process for you. We can determine your options based on the case’s facts. 

If you have questions about your eligibility to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit, contact our team at Berger and Green today. We provide free consultations for bus accident victims. We can evaluate the information you provide us and explain your next steps for recovering fair compensation and achieving justice. 

What Damages Will a McCandless Bus Collision Attorney Pursue for Me?

The economic and non-economic damages you can recover after a bus accident will depend on your injuries, expenses, and losses. Our personal injury law firm must document your damages to demonstrate how the case has affected your life. This allows us to demand fair compensation for your economic and non-economic losses. 

A fair settlement with the liable party or insurance company or a court award could allow you to recover money for: 

• Medical expenses
• Future medical care and support costs
• Income losses, including wages, commissions, tips, and other income
• Diminished earning capacity if you cannot return to your career
• Property repair or replacement
• Out-of-pocket costs
• Pain and suffering and other non-economic damages

Wrongful Death in a McCandless Bus Accident

If your family member died in a bus accident, a McCandless wrongful death lawyer from our team can pursue wrongful death damages under 42 Pa. C.S.A. Section 8301. Generally, we represent the spouse, children, or parents of a deceased loved one. The decedent’s personal representative may be able to pursue compensation if no immediate family members can file a wrongful death action. 

The recoverable damages in these cases could include: 

• Financial support the victim was expected to contribute
• Services the victim provided for the family
• Guidance, companionship, and comfort for family members
• Lost affection and care

Reasonable hospital, medical, and funeral expenses are also generally recoverable. We can help you understand how this process works and file a claim based on your loved one’s death. 

Our McCandless Bus Crash Attorneys Build Compelling Cases for Justice

Our McCandless car accident lawyers investigate motor vehicle accidents regularly. We know what it takes to prove fault and liability to hold a negligent driver responsible. This includes gathering evidence and working with experts to build a convincing case for the insurance company or a jury at trial. 

Each case is different, but some common evidence we may use to prove the responsible party’s negligence includes: 

• The crash report filed by responding police officers
• Video of the crash from the bus, traffic cameras, or nearby businesses
• Witness interviews
• Accident reconstruction
• Expert testimony
• Physical evidence from the accident scene
• Digital evidence from the bus’s computers, if equipped
• Relevant medical records
• Documentation of damages

Identifying the Liable Party in a McCandless Bus Accident Claim

Many individuals, companies, and agencies operate buses in McCandless, PA, including:

• Pittsburgh Regional Transit, operated by the Port Authority of Allegheny County
• North Allegheny School District buses
• Private school buses
• Charter buses
• Private coaches

When a bus driver causes a crash, we generally pursue our case against their employer. In most cases, the company or agency that employs the negligent driver is vicariously liable due to the legal doctrine of respondeat superior. We will not back down regardless of the at-fault party’s identity.

The Statute of Limitations Can Vary in Bus Accident Cases

While you generally have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit under Pa. C.S.A. § 5524, the deadline could differ in your case. This depends on the circumstances of your accident and the liable party’s identity. Contact us as soon as possible after your injuries are stable to ensure we can meet all applicable deadlines. 

Discuss Your McCandless Bus Accident With Our Team for Free

The legal team at Berger and Green provides a free consultation for injured parties and their families. Learn how a McCandless bus accident lawyer can seek fair compensation and justice for you. Contact us today to get started.