Mesquite Greyhound Bus Accident Lawyer

Greyhound is one of the most widely-used intercity bus services in the United States, and millions of passengers ride Greyhound buses every year. Unfortunately, Greyhound buses have also been involved in hundreds of accidents over the past decade, resulting in many fatalities and serious injuries. Any Mesquite residents who have been in an accident involving one of Greyhound’s buses should contact the Mesquite personal injury attorneys at Fielding Law in Texas to discuss their legal options.

Why Work With Fielding Law in Texas?

• Our attorneys provide direct access to clients. This means a client of Fielding Law gets to speak with an attorney about updates with his or her case.
• Our firm focuses on client recovery before anything else. When another party causes damages, we help hold them accountable and collect fair compensation for our clients.
• Fielding Law has extensive experience dealing with insurance companies, and we can handle correspondence with insurers and difficult claims adjusters.
• We operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning we do not collect legal fees unless we win your case.

Common Causes of Greyhound Bus Accidents

Greyhound bus accidents have occurred for a variety of reasons. Defective parts can lead to malfunctions in transit that cause accidents. Poorly trained drivers may make serious errors, or the Greyhound bus company may have failed to properly vet a driver before allowing him or her to take over a bus route. Many Greyhound buses cover long routes, and driver fatigue may also contribute to accidents.

Greyhound offers transportation to the public as a paid service, and so falls under common carrier laws. Common carriers have higher duties of care on the road than other drivers because they offer transportation as a professional service. Generally, a common carrier is liable for any injuries and damages that occur due to the actions of their employees or failures of their vehicles and/or equipment.

Why You Need an Attorney

The average person with no legal experience will likely not have the resources, energy, or time to handle a Greyhound bus accident lawsuit without legal representation. Hiring a bus accident attorney not only increases the chance of succeeding with the lawsuit, but also increases the chance of securing more compensation than a plaintiff could secure alone. Many Greyhound bus accidents will lead to insurance claims, and most plaintiffs lack the personal experience properly dealing with insurance companies in such cases. Hiring an attorney allows a plaintiff to instead focus on recovery while the attorney handles insurance companies and litigation.

Possible Damages in a Greyhound Bus Accident Lawsuit

A Greyhound bus can cause devastating damage. The plaintiff in a Greyhound bus accident case can secure various types of compensation.

• Plaintiffs can claim compensation for any and all medical expenses resulting from a Greyhound accident.
• If a plaintiff must miss work during recovery after a Greyhound accident, he or she can claim compensation for the lost wages.
• If a Greyhound bus accident damages or destroys a plaintiff’s personal property, the plaintiff can claim repair or replacement costs as damages in the lawsuit.
• Plaintiffs also have the right to compensation for their pain and suffering. The jury hearing the case will assess the plaintiff’s injuries and consider expert witness testimony to determine fair compensation for physical pain and mental anguish.
• Punitive damages are a possibility if the facts of the case show that the defendant’s negligence exceeds the scope of typical negligence or involved any criminal activity.

If you or a loved one suffered injuries or other damages in a Greyhound bus accident in Mesquite, contact Fielding Law today to schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys. Once we know the details of your claim, we can help you understand the types of compensation you could receive from a successful lawsuit.