If you were hurt in a collision involving a bus, one of our Westminster bus accident lawyers is here to help you. Colorado law gives you the right to seek compensation for your injuries, expenses, and losses after a collision. Our legal team can handle even the most complex and challenging cases.
A Westminster personal injury lawyer from our team at Matlin Injury Law can help you get justice. We have represented more than 1,000 clients and won more than $25 million for them. You can learn more during a free consultation. Contact us today to get started.
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Seeking Financial Compensation After a Westminster Bus Accident
A bus accident victim can seek compensation to address both their current and future expenses and losses resulting from the incident. Our attorneys can identify and document the costs resulting from the accident and pursue fair compensation on your behalf.
The types of damages accident victims can pursue include:
- Economic Damages: Medical expenses, future medical care costs, income losses, property repair or replacement, out-of-pocket expenses
- Non-Economic Damages: Pain and suffering, diminished quality of life, mental anguish, scarring and disfigurement, emotional distress
Compensation for Families After a Fatal Bus Accident
Our Westminster wrongful death lawyers represent the surviving spouse, children, or parents in a lawsuit to seek compensation for those whose loved ones passed away from their injuries.
Under Colorado law, the spouse has the first right to sue, followed by the children. Only if the victim did not have a spouse or children can the parents pursue compensation.
We can help you determine who should represent your family as the plaintiff in your case. An insurance claim or lawsuit could allow your family to recover monetary compensation for:
- Funeral and burial costs
- The loss of your loved one’s income
- The loss of their services and support at home
- The loss of their consortium and guidance
- The loss of their companionship and care
Contact us today to learn more. We are here to help you navigate the legal process and fight for justice for your loved one.
Our Westminster Bus Accident Attorneys Get You More Money, Faster
We have a strong reputation for navigating complex legal cases and insurance claims processes, consistently securing larger and quicker settlements for our clients. With more than 50 years of combined experience, Matlin Injury Law has recovered more than $25 million in settlements and verdicts. When you choose our law firm:
- We will visit with you in the hospital, rehabilitation facility, or at your home.
- We prioritize your physical recovery and maintain regular communication.
- We give each client the attention and detail they expect and deserve.
- We listen to your story and take an interest in your case.
- We develop a personalized legal plan for you.
Owner and founding attorney Brian Matlin, Esq., and his team fight for our client’s rights in each case we handle. We strive to help injured victims and their families get relief from stress and worry related to paying for their medical treatment and rehabilitation.
When you hire our firm to manage your claim or lawsuit, you can focus entirely on your physical and emotional recovery and let us worry about the rest.
Our personal injury law firm works on a contingency fee basis. We do not ask you to pay upfront costs or fees to hire us. We get our fees only from the financial award we recover for you. We only get paid when you do.
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Tell us about your caseUnderstanding the Complexities of Bus Accident Claims
When it comes to bus crashes, there are many ways a careless or reckless bus driver or bus company can cause injuries. Possible victims include those in vehicles hit by a bus, bus passengers, and pedestrians or cyclists struck by a bus.
The bus company, owner or operator can influence the claims process following a collision. In Westminster, Colorado, a bus accident could involve:
- A Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus
- A Westminster Public School bus
- A charter bus or privately owned bus
- A Greyhound bus or other similar carrier
For example, when a public agency such as RTD owns and operates a bus, the agency is likely vicariously liable. However, different rules often apply to public agencies than private companies.
All these cases will likely involve vicarious liability of the bus driver’s employer. If the employer is a government agency, additional steps may be necessary to hold them accountable.
Our Westminster bus accident attorneys know how to navigate this process and fight for fair compensation.
Key Evidence Needed to Support a Bus Accident Case in Westminster
To successfully resolve a bus accident case, we must present evidence demonstrating:
- You suffered injuries
- An accident occurred that caused your injuries
- Someone is liable, meaning they caused the accident or are vicariously liable for the party who did
Liability is often complex because bus drivers involved in crashes are typically on duty at the time of the accident. We can hold the bus driver’s employer legally responsible for injuries and damages.
Our bus accident attorneys serving Westminster know how to develop compelling cases to pursue compensation for our clients. We understand the applicable laws and how to navigate them. The sooner you call us about your case, the sooner we can protect your rights and advocate for your best interests.
In many cases, Colorado law generally gives you three years to file a lawsuit based on a car accident under CO. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-101. However, most injury and wrongful death cases offer two years, per CO. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-102.
When the liable party is a public agency, though, you could have additional deadlines, too. Contact us as soon as possible to safeguard your right to pursue fair compensation.
Speak to Our Westminster Bus Accident Attorney to Get Started Today
You can get a free, confidential consultation from Matlin Injury Law today. We provide these case evaluations so you can learn more about your legal options and how our Westminster bus accident lawyer can help.
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