What if I Was Partially at Fault in the Bus Accident?

What happens if you’re partially at fault in a bus accident? In this situation, some states allow you to file a claim for partial compensation for your losses. In this case, you’d have to file an insurance claim or possibly a lawsuit. 

Other states may prevent you from securing damages if you hold any degree of liability. You can learn more about New York’s laws with a New York bus accident lawyer at the Morelli Law Firm. 

Call or fill out our online contact form to get detailed information about your specific situation.

What Should You Do if You Were Partially at Fault for a Bus Wreck?

If you believe you hold partial responsibility for a bus wreck in New York, you need to take a few essential steps. First, ensure you stay on the scene and contact the police so they can come and make an official report.

You should also seek medical care for your injuries and contact a lawyer for help discussing your next steps. An attorney can help you focus on the best way to get compensation for your losses and help you avoid common mistakes. 

For example, we recommend against taking the blame for the accident, even if you think you’re partially at fault. Do not post about your accident on social media or downplay the severity of your injuries. 

Can You Get Damages if You Were Partially at Fault for a Bus Wreck?

New York uses pure comparative fault laws when handling motor vehicle accident claims. These laws mean that you have a chance to secure funds for your losses, even if you are partially responsible for an accident. 

Generally, however, you receive less total compensation based on your percentage of fault. Therefore, it’s essential to hire a bus accident attorney who can demonstrate that someone else primarily caused your collision. 

Keep in mind that sometimes drivers believe they partially caused an accident when they were blameless. Before you accept blame for an accident or sign any documents, speak with a lawyer to discuss the facts of your case. 

What Compensation Do You Get After a Bus Accident?

Even if you are partially responsible for a bus accident, you may still have a chance to secure damages to cover your:

Current and Future Medical Bills

Bus accidents often result in severe injuries, like concussions, broken bones, and paralysis. You could receive compensation for: 

• Emergency medical treatment
• An ambulance ride
• Medical tests and procedures
• Rehabilitation, physical therapy, and medications

Your personal injury lawyer in New York can track all your healthcare costs while determining the value of your claim. 

Lost Pay

You may receive funds to cover the wages you lost during your recovery from a bus accident claim. We can also help you secure funds to cover your diminished earning potential if the collision left you with a disability. 

Property Damage

Our team understands that your vehicle could sustain damage in a wreck with a bus. We can help you seek funds to cover repair or replacement costs. 

Pain and Suffering

Finally, you may qualify to receive funds for your non-economic losses after a bus wreck. These funds cover your emotional pain and mental anguish after a wreck. You can learn more with a bus accident attorney. 

Can You Sue if You Partially Caused a Bus Accident?

An attorney may help you file a lawsuit even if you partially caused a bus wreck. In other situations, your lawyer may advise you to try to settle out of court with the insurance company. 

In either situation, your attorney will focus on demonstrating the other party’s negligence. We take steps to show that:

• Another party owed you a duty of care
• They failed to uphold their duty
• Their actions directly caused your accident
• The accident caused your injuries and financial losses

Sometimes, your attorney may show that someone else was entirely responsible for your bus collision. 

Do Lawyers Investigate Bus Accident Cases?

We dig into the facts surrounding bus accident claims in New York. Our team uses investigative strategies developed through our four decades of combined experience to address your concerns. 

Depending on the circumstances around your accident, we may: 

• Interview all eyewitnesses to the bus wreck
• Get photos or video taken of the collision
• Acquire a copy of your police report
• Visit the scene of the wreck
• Work with bus accident experts

We use the information we collect to identify all potentially liable parties, including the bus driver, the bus company, and other motorists. 

Speak to Us About Partial Fault in a Bus Accident Claim

What happens if you’re partially at fault in a bus accident? Depending on the state where you live, you may still qualify for funds to cover your losses. A lawyer from our team at the Morelli Law Firm may even demonstrate you didn’t cause the wreck.

Find out more by calling or completing our online contact form.