Harford County Bus Accident Lawyer

Bus crashes can cause extensive damage, and trying to seek financial compensation for such accidents presents many possible challenges: for example, there may be multiple liable parties, or there may be disagreement over exactly what happened. A Harford County bus accident lawyer from our firm wants to advocate for you and your family.

Don’t accept a low settlement from an insurance company that does not want to pay you fairly. Fight back with support from our Harford County personal injury lawyers. Call Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers today for a free consultation.

How Your Bus Accident Case May Go

For over ten years, Adam Smallow has been guiding accident victims like you through the process of seeking compensation for crash injuries. Every client’s case is different, and the required steps may vary depending on:

• What type of bus was involved (e.g., a school bus, a city bus, a coach, a tour bus, etc.)
• Whether the bus was public (e.g., owned by a city) or private (owned by a company)
• What kinds of injuries you sustained

Our Harford County bus crash attorneys remain flexible as we follow these basic steps:

Investigating the Bus Accident

We need to know exactly how your accident happened so we can identify all liable parties—that is, the people or organizations whose negligence caused the crash—and hold them accountable. In bus crash cases, available evidence might include:

• Photos or videos taken by you or others
• Police reports from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office or another authority
• Expert testimony
• Witness testimony

We also depend on your testimony. Do not hold back: tell us everything you know about the crash, and show us any materials (e.g., medical bills) you have related to it.

Through this investigation, we can identify which act(s) of negligence caused your injury. Examples of negligence include:

• A bus driver who fell asleep at the wheel
• A bus company that did not maintain its vehicles
• A car driver who cut off the bus

Negotiate a Bus Crash Settlement

The liable party’s insurance company may show a willingness to offer a pretrial settlement, as this would allow them to avoid a trial. However, that does not mean their initial offer will be fair.

Our lawyers in Harford County can evaluate all settlement offers and negotiate hard for the money your family needs for:

• Pain and suffering
• Disability
• Loss of consortium
• Reduced quality of life
• Medical expenses
• Loss of wages
• Property damage

File a Bus Accident Lawsuit

If reaching a just settlement is not possible for any reason, you may have the option of taking the liable party to court. Bus crash lawsuits are often more complex than other types of lawsuits because:

• If multiple people were injured, you may have to choose between filing a lawsuit with them or going it alone.
• You may be able to sue multiple parties, e.g., both the bus driver and the bus company.
• Suing the bus company means going up against a powerful entity that has ample experience dealing with legal actions like yours.

Rest assured that our legal team can represent you both in and out of the courtroom. We know how to present cases like yours to the jury, follow courtroom procedures, and even maintain communications with the insurer in case they decide to offer a last-minute settlement.

You have three years to begin the legal process, per Md. Cts. & Jud. Proc. Code § 5-101. Call Adam Smallow today to find out how Adam Fights for hard-working Marylanders like you.

Working With Our Bus Crash Lawyers in Harford County Offers Unique Benefits

At Adam Smallow, we want to ease your family’s burden as you find your way towards a new normal. Our bus accident attorneys go above and beyond for our clients in ways that other law firms cannot match:

• Our partnership with the medical community allows us to connect you with high-quality doctors who can provide all the treatment you need.
• We believe in maintaining close communication with our clients. We are available 24/7 to answer your questions and address your legal concerns.
• To make it even easier to access your attorney in Harford County, we give each client a unique phone number, which you can use to text or call us at any time of the day or night.

Whether you are a bus driver, a bus passenger, or an occupant in another vehicle, you deserve a legal representative who has your family’s future at the top of mind. Our legal team protects those who have suffered unnecessary, preventable injuries through no fault of their own.

Dealing With Insurers After a Harford County Bus Collision

It is an unfortunate fact that insurance companies too often spend more time thinking about how to save themselves money than how to help injury victims. Even if you file a claim with your own insurance company, be prepared to deal with:

• Insurance adjusters who show up very soon after the accident to investigate your injuries, demand information (including recorded statements), or make low settlement offers
• A refusal to negotiate or work with you in good faith
• Pressure to close your case quickly or to sign settlement papers before you have consulted an attorney
• Accusations that your injuries are not as bad as you say or that you are responsible for the crash

At Adam Smallow, all we think about is how to assist our clients. Our bus injury attorneys in Harford County can handle all in-person and other communications with the insurance companies on your behalf, enabling you to focus on your recovery and avoid stressful interactions that could jeopardize your case.

Our Harford County Bus Accident Lawyers Are With You from Hurt to Help®

Adam Smallow understands the difficult situation you are facing. Know that help is only a phone call away whenever you are ready to begin.

Call our firm today for a free case review and let our Harford County bus accident attorneys manage your legal case so you can focus on healing.