Were you or a loved one injured in a bus accident in Queens, New York? You may have the right to file a personal injury claim for compensation. Call Carrion Accident & Injury Attorneys, PLLC at (718) 550-7851 for a free consultation with an experienced Queens bus accident lawyer today.
Our team has over 50 years of combined experience and has recovered tens of millions of dollars on behalf of accident victims and their families. Call our law offices in Queens, New York, at 212-CARRION today to discuss your bus accident case.
Why Is Carrion Accident & Injury Attorneys, PLLC, the Best Choice To Handle My Queens Bus Accident Claim?
Bus accident victims are often forced to stand up to powerful opponents. Government agencies, major bus companies, and their insurance companies will be quick to defend themselves. An experienced Queens personal injury lawyer at Carrion Accident & Injury Attorneys, PLLC can even the score and help you get the compensation you deserve.
For our work, we’ve earned over 700 five-star Google ratings from our clients. We’ve also won the Avvo Client’s Choice award and Martindale-Hubbell’s Client Champion “Gold” award. Our trusted Queens personal injury attorneys know how to build powerful claims and stand up to intimidating defendants.
We don’t back down from a fight. When it comes to getting fair compensation in Queens, NY, we won’t ever settle for less than you deserve. To learn more about how we can help you stand up and fight for a fair deal, call us today for a free consultation.
Statistics on Bus Accidents in New York City
The NYPD releases monthly reports on motor vehicle accidents across NYC. According to their data, 141 buses were involved in traffic accidents across the five boroughs in August 2026. In Queens alone, 26 bus crashes were reported in that single month.
How Much Money Is My Queens Bus Accident Case Worth?
There’s no way to determine the worth of your case based on general information you find online. Every case is different. An experienced attorney will have to evaluate the details when determining how much compensation you deserve.
Many factors will impact the value of your bus accident case, including:
- The extent and severity of your injuries
- Whether you will suffer a permanent disability
- Your immediate financial costs, including medical costs
- Projected long-term costs associated with the injury, including for treatment, rehab, and assistance
- The impact on your earnings and future earning capacity
- Your pain, trauma, and suffering
- The insurance that’s available in your case
- Whether New York’s shared fault law is at issue
The bottom line? To get a sense of your case value, it’s critical to have an attorney review your case–and quickly. If a city bus was involved, you may only have a matter of days to start the legal process. Our Queens bus accident attorneys are here to provide the legal guidance you need, so reach out today.
What Types of Damages Are Available to Bus Accident Victims in Queens?
Damages in New York personal injury cases fall into two categories: economic damages and non-economic damages.
Economic damages represent financial losses that can be documented with receipts, invoices, and other records, including:
- Medical expenses (current and projected future)
- Rehabilitation and physical therapy services
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning potential
- Skilled nursing care
- Property damage and vehicle repairs
- Out-of-pocket expenses
Non-economic damages are much more personal and compensate victims for their nontangible losses, including:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Depression
- PTSD
- Diminished quality of life
- Chronic pain
- Physical disfigurement and/or scarring
- Loss of consortium and other damages for wrongful death
If you were seriously injured, your financial costs can continue to add up over the coming months–and even years. Some injuries require lifetime care. Pain, suffering, and trauma can be incredibly difficult to translate into dollars and cents.
Our attorneys have the resources to help you document, prove, and value your losses.
Who Can Be Responsible for Paying My Damages After a Bus Accident in Queens?
Establishing liability is one of the most important aspects of a personal injury case. It determines who owes you compensation and why. In New York, you can pursue compensation from any party that contributed to the crash.
In bus accident claims, establishing liability can be particularly tricky. Multiple parties may share fault. Even if the bus driver was responsible, they probably didn’t own the bus.
Several parties may share blame depending on the circumstances, including:
- A negligent bus driver
- The MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority)
- A charter bus company
- Tour bus companies
- Flixbus, Greyhound, and other private bus companies
- The NYC Public Schools Transportation system, in school bus accident cases
- The MTA bus company, which has taken over several private bus lines in Queens
- The NYC Department of Transportation, which is responsible for infrastructure maintenance
- Third-party motorists who contributed to the crash
- Manufacturers of defective vehicle parts
- Maintenance companies hired to inspect and maintain a fleet of buses
- Airport shuttle bus companies
Pinpointing all responsible parties is critical in a bus accident case. The identity of the at-fault party can also impact how and when you must file your claim. Our attorneys will conduct a full investigation to identify all parties who may owe you compensation.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer After a Bus Accident in New York?
Hiring a personal injury law firm generally doesn’t require any upfront payment. Our team at Carrion Accident & Injury Attorneys, PLLC, works on a contingency fee basis.
This means we only get paid if we recover money for you. Our fees are a percentage of your settlement or verdict. We’ll explain the entire system to you during your free consultation. The key thing to remember is you never pay unless we win.
What Happens to My Compensation in New York if I Share Fault for a Bus Accident?
New York generally follows a pure comparative negligence rule. However, for bus accident injury claims subject to the state’s no-fault law, you can be barred from recovering damages if you are more at fault than the party or parties you’re seeking compensation from. Otherwise, your compensation can be reduced based on your percentage of fault.
This shared fault law is one of the tools insurance companies use to avoid paying a fair amount. Even if they’re blaming you, they may not have evidence. They’ll be hoping you’ll back down. Instead, call our team to fight any unfair allegations that you share fault.
Our Attorneys in Queens Represent Clients With All Types of Bus Accident Injuries
Buses are large and heavy. Passengers rarely wear seatbelts. Drivers are often tired, frustrated, and distracted. These and other factors set the stage for accidents that can cause devastating injuries.
Our attorneys handle all types of personal injury cases, including those where victims have suffered:
- Broken bones and fractures
- Severe cuts and lacerations
- Concussions
- Eye and facial injuries
- Nerve damage
- Soft tissue damage
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Other types of back injuries
- Head and neck injuries
- Whiplash injuries
- Internal trauma, bleeding, and organ damage
- Burns
- Amputations
- Paralysis
- Catastrophic injuries
- Wrongful death of a loved one in fatal accident cases
It’s important to seek medical care after the accident. Even if you’re fortunate to walk away, you may have injuries that aren’t immediately obvious. A qualified medical team can diagnose and treat any injuries before they get worse.
What Are the Most Common Causes of Bus Accidents in Queens?
Some common causes of bus accidents in NYC include:
- Distracted driving
- Failure to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles
- Failure to check blind spots
- Tailgating
- Speeding and ignoring other traffic laws
- Sudden and dangerous lane departures
- Braking errors
- Aggressive driving
- Dangerous or wide turns
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Fatigued bus drivers
- Failure to properly maintain the bus
- Dangerous road conditions
Queens roadways are home to heavy traffic. When something goes wrong or someone is careless, the results can be severe. Understanding what caused your accident is a key aspect of your personal injury claim.
What Is New York’s Deadline for Seeking Compensation After a Bus Accident?
Tight deadlines often apply in bus accident cases. The deadline will depend on the identity of the responsible party–often dictated by the type of bus involved in your case. You’ll have to file a formal notice within 90 days if the defendant in your case is a government agency. That’s true if the MTA or DOT is responsible.
If a private party is the defendant, the New York statute of limitations is three years. You have three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Regardless of the circumstances, you can lose your right to compensation if you miss the deadline. That’s why it’s so important to consult a lawyer immediately after your accident.
Call a Top-Rated Queens Bus Accident Lawyer for a Free Case Review Today
A bus accident in Queens, New York, can seriously disrupt your life, to say the least. Our attorneys at Carrion Accident & Injury Attorneys, PLLC can help you rebuild and hold the at-fault party accountable.
Call us today for a free consultation with an experienced Queens bus accident attorney. We have the experience you need to secure the compensation you deserve.
