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(877) 880-4090Any kind of motor vehicle can be involved in an accident, and Mesquite COMPASS buses are no different. Accidents can cause injuries, and victims deserve compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and more.
Because a Mesquite COMPASS bus is public transportation and a common carrier, personal injury claims can be very complex and subject to strict regulations, procedures, and time frames. To be sure you get the compensation you deserve, call Fielding Law. Our experienced attorneys will assess your case and assist you in filing a personal injury claim.
Many people find that using public transportation is easier and more cost-effective than driving themselves. Mesquite COMPASS is an express public transportation option that transports paying passengers between Hanby Stadium in Mesquite and Lawnview Station in Dallas on weekdays.
Passengers pay to use common carrier services and trust them to transport them safely to their destinations. As a common carrier, Mesquite’s COMPASS bus service is legally subject to a higher standard of care requirement than people operating personal vehicles.
Licensed drivers have a duty of care to operate their personal vehicles safely to minimize the chances of causing a collision and harming others. They should use what any reasonable person would do as their guide.
Common carriers must take that duty of care a step further. They should use vigilance, diligence, and utmost care to ensure that their passengers are transported safely. For example, common carriers should:
Common carriers that fail to uphold the higher standards required of them may be guilty of negligence. Proving that someone’s negligence caused your injuries is a vital part of your personal injury claim.
As with any accident involving motor vehicles, there are a few things you should do immediately:
Your Fielding Law attorney will provide more helpful advice.
Many people can sustain injuries in a COMPASS bus crash. You might be a:
You can receive serious injuries as a bus passenger, but your injuries might be more severe if you’re in another category. Buses are much heavier and larger than passenger cars, and they’re definitely capable of causing catastrophic injuries to pedestrians, cyclists, or other unprotected victims.
As with any accident, an investigation will determine who caused it. Many accidents have multiple responsible parties, even those involving only passenger autos. When a Mesquite COMPASS bus is involved, the number of potentially liable parties increases and becomes more complicated.
Among the parties who are possibly at fault for a COMPASS bus collision are:
That list only covers parties directly related to the bus. Other drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and more can also cause a bus crash. Malfunctioning traffic lights or improperly maintained roads may contribute.
Determining who is responsible for causing your accident and injuries is vital because that’s who is liable for paying compensation. Your attorney from Fielding Law will conduct a thorough investigation.
Dealings with any form of government are rarely easy. When it comes to personal injury lawsuits against government entities, you’ll face complicated and very strict procedures and timelines that are significantly different from other types of personal injury claims.
If your paperwork isn’t completed properly, delivered to the appropriate party or parties in a specified manner, and filed before a strict deadline, you’ll likely lose your right to obtain compensation for your damages. Having an attorney with experience handling this type of claim on your side is invaluable.
It’s best to contact an attorney immediately after your accident. This provides several benefits. Your lawyer can:
If you’re a bus passenger, you can experience injuries even if the bus isn’t involved in a collision. These may result from:
Bus crashes can throw passengers and their belongings around. People may crash into each other or parts of the bus structure, like seats, walls, ceilings, and the floor. Backpacks and laptops can become projectiles that hit passengers.
Drivers and occupants of other cars typically have more serious injuries simply because of a bus’s weight and size. Although cyclists should wear helmets, those are often insufficient protection against colliding with a bus. Pedestrians don’t even have that minimal amount of protection.
Common injuries include:
The severity of injuries in a bus crash varies greatly, depending on a number of factors. These include:
Your Fielding Law attorney can assist you with obtaining compensation for your injuries and related damages.
Those injured in a Mesquite COMPASS bus accident need to focus on recovering. Your personal injury claim has extra complications due to government involvement, and you’re likely not in any condition to deal with them. A competent bus accident attorney has the knowledge and experience to handle your claim for you.
When you hire Fielding Law, we will:
Another benefit is that you’ll probably receive a larger amount of compensation than if you attempt to pursue your claim on your own.
If you’re injured in a Mesquite COMPASS bus accident, you deserve compensation. Fielding Law focuses on personal injury claims, and we know how to achieve positive results for our clients. We also understand the procedures and deadlines associated with filing a suit that involves the government.
Although Fielding Law is a large firm with all the power and resources that go along with it, you’ll receive personal attention from your attorney. Best of all, you won’t owe fees unless we win compensation for you. Contact us 24/7 to request your free case evaluation and find out more about how we can help you. Call us at (877) 880-4090, use our secure live chat, or submit our contact form.