Bus Accident Lawyer
Hurt in a bus crash in New York or New Jersey? Call 888-RAYTSIN or 718-355-9797 — claims against a bus company can expire in as little as 90 days.
Our Commitment
Standing With Injured Bus Passengers and Pedestrians
Bus accident claims often involve transit authorities, private bus companies, and strict filing deadlines that are easy to miss. Our team moves quickly to protect your rights and preserve key evidence like video footage and maintenance records.
Whether you were a passenger, a pedestrian, or in another vehicle, we handle the insurers and paperwork so you can focus on your recovery, and we keep you informed at every step.
Injured on or by a Bus in New York?
Bus Cases Have Shorter Deadlines. Act Now.
carries more bus traffic than almost anywhere in the country — MTA routes through Jamaica and Flushing, school buses in every neighborhood, and charter coaches on the boulevards. When a bus causes injury, the case is not an ordinary car accident claim. Government notice requirements, common-carrier duties, and commercial insurance layers all come into play. Raytsin Law Firm PC moves immediately to preserve onboard video, secure dispatch and maintenance records, and protect your right to full compensation.
Why Choose Us
Why Bus Accident Victims Choose Raytsin Law Firm PC
We Know the 90-Day Deadline
A crash involving an MTA, NYC Transit, or school district bus requires a Notice of Claim within 90 days. Miss it and your case can be dismissed no matter how strong it is. We file fast and file correctly.
Evidence Preserved Immediately
Buses carry onboard cameras, GPS telemetry, and dispatch records that are overwritten in weeks. We send preservation letters right away so that proof still exists when it matters.
Built for Multi-Defendant Cases
Bus cases often involve the transit authority, a private operator, a contractor, and another driver. We identify every liable party and every applicable policy.
No Fee Unless We Win
Bus accident cases are handled on contingency. There is nothing to pay upfront and no attorney's fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Compensation
Damages Available in New York Bus Accident Claims
Economic Damages
- Ambulance, ER, and hospital bills
- Surgery, imaging, and physical therapy
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- Long-term care and assistive devices
Non-Economic Damages
- Pain and suffering
- Anxiety, PTSD, and emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Permanent scarring or disability
Special Damages
- Wrongful death and survivor claims
- Claims on behalf of injured children
- Underinsured motorist coverage
- MVAIC benefits where no coverage exists
Cases We Handle
Types of Bus Accident Claims
MTA & City Bus Crashes
Claims against the MTA and NYC Transit follow special rules — including a 90-day Notice of Claim deadline and a shortened one-year-and-90-day statute of limitations.
Injured Bus Passengers
Buses have no seat belts. Sudden stops, hard turns, and collisions throw riders into poles, seats, and windows, causing fractures and head injuries.
Pedestrians Struck by Buses
Wide turns and large blind spots make left-turn pedestrian strikes one of the most common — and most catastrophic — bus accident patterns in New York.
Boarding & Exiting Injuries
Doors closing on riders, drivers pulling away too early, and broken kneeling mechanisms or wheelchair lifts all create clear liability.
School Bus Accidents
Injured children may have claims against the bus company, the driver, the contracted operator, and the school district that hired them.
Charter & Tour Bus Crashes
Private coach and casino bus operators are federally regulated carriers. Driver fatigue and hours-of-service violations are frequent causes.
Bus vs. Car, Bike & Motorcycle
A 20-ton bus striking a passenger vehicle or cyclist produces severe injuries — and multiple layers of commercial insurance to pursue.
Driver Fatigue & Distraction
Long shifts, tight schedules, and phone use behind the wheel are documented through dispatch logs, GPS data, and onboard camera footage.
Maintenance & Defect Claims
Worn brakes, bald tires, and failed doors point to negligent maintenance. Repair records and inspection reports often prove the case.
High-Risk Corridors
Where Bus Crashes Happen Most
NYC Transit Hubs
Busy bus terminals and transfer points across the five boroughs bring dozens of routes together with dense pedestrian traffic, producing frequent boarding and turning collisions.
Long Island Bus Routes
Long suburban routes on fast multi-lane roads in Nassau and Suffolk create high-speed side-impact and left-turn crashes.
New Jersey Commuter Corridors
Heavy commuter bus traffic through Newark, Jersey City, and the Hudson County approaches leaves little margin for error at stops and intersections.
After the Accident
What to Do After a Bus Accident in New York
- 1Call 911 and report the crash immediately.
- 2Get checked by EMS even if pain is delayed.
- 3Note the bus route number, bus number, and time.
- 4Photograph the bus, interior, street, and injuries.
- 5Collect names and numbers of fellow passengers.
- 6Ask the responding officer for the report number.
- 7Do not sign anything from the operator or insurer.
- 8Do not give a recorded statement to any adjuster.
- 9Keep every bill, referral, and medical record.
- 10Call a bus accident lawyer within days — not weeks.
New York · New Jersey
Bus Accident Claims on Both Sides of the Hudson
Raytsin Law Firm PC represents injured people throughout New York and New Jersey. Each state has its own insurance rules, filing deadlines, and courts — we handle both.
If You Were Hurt in New York
- All five boroughs — Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island
- Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island
- No-Fault benefits and the serious-injury threshold for vehicle claims
If You Were Hurt in New Jersey
- Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, Elizabeth, Paterson, and all of northern New Jersey
- Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, Route 1&9, and other high-traffic corridors
- PIP coverage and the verbal-threshold rules that affect many New Jersey vehicle claims
Filing deadlines differ by state and by type of claim, and some claims against public entities require notice within a short window. Call us early so no deadline is missed.
FAQs
Bus Accident Questions
Contact Us
Talk to a Bus Accident Lawyer Today
Available 24/7. Free consultation. No fee unless we win. With a 90-day notice deadline on MTA and school bus claims, the sooner we start, the stronger your case.
Queens Village, NY · Bronx, NY · Serving New Jersey
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