There are many common mistakes in a bus accident claim that you could make that will ruin your case before it even starts. Our attorneys will give you specific guidelines on how to navigate this complex process. We will make sure that you have a solid injury claim. Contact our office today.
Common Mistakes in a Bus Accident Claim | Medical Treatment
If you’ve been involved in a bus accident here in Texas, the first thing you need to do is call the police. The second thing you need to do is get medical attention. You need to make sure that the right people are doing their job.
The police officer can come and write up a report and make sure that the bus company is held responsible. You need to get medical attention, whether that’s through EMS or having a family member take you to the emergency room. You need to let the doctor see you so you can know what’s going on. You need to act quickly to protect yourself.
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Common Mistakes in a Bus Accident Claim | Insurance Companies
After a bus accident, you’re probably going to receive a phone call from an insurance company, or from somebody representing the bus company, or city, if it’s a city bus. The first thing they’re going to want to do is talk to you and ask you questions that make it sound like it was your fault, not theirs. Those questions don’t have any good answers and they know it. They’re trained to ask you questions that make it seem like it was your fault. We tell people all the time, don’t talk to them. If they want to talk to you, have a lawyer sitting next to you; they’ve got lawyers sitting next to them too. Make it an even playing field.
Were you or a loved one involved in a crash and have questions about mistakes to avoid after a bus accident? Contact a San Antonio bus accident lawyer at Rush & Gransee today for a free confidential consultation. Let our experience work for you.