Bus Accident
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Koenigsberg & Associates have a proven track record fighting for our clients. We're committed to securing your recovery and getting you back on your feet.
How our lawyers can help
The experienced attorneys at Koenigsberg & Associates will listen to your needs, organize the facts, evidence, and details of your case, and aggressively pursue legal action until you get the compensation that you deserve:
- Medical Treatment
- Lost Wages
- Pain & Suffering
Common types of bus accidents
From MTA city buses to charter coaches and Access-A-Ride vans, we've handled every kind of New York bus crash.
MTA & NYCT city bus crashes
Public transit collisions require a 90-day Notice of Claim — we move fast to preserve video, GPS, and onboard data.
Sudden stop & jerk injuries
Unusually violent braking and acceleration that throw passengers from seats or against poles.
Bus vs. pedestrian crashes
Wide turns and blind spots make pedestrian impacts some of the most catastrophic bus cases we see.
Bus vs. cyclist collisions
Right hooks and door-zone crashes between buses and cyclists in protected lanes are increasingly common in NYC.
Bus rollover & rear-end crashes
Charter and tour bus crashes on the BQE, LIE, and I-95 often involve driver fatigue and inadequate maintenance.
Boarding & exiting injuries
Falls from buses that pull away early, stop too far from the curb, or have malfunctioning doors and lifts.
Charter & tour bus collisions
Private carriers face a heightened common-carrier duty — and carry larger insurance policies for serious-injury cases.
Access-A-Ride & paratransit crashes
Specialized vehicles serving riders with disabilities involve overlapping public and private liability.
Defective bus equipment
Brake failure, defective lifts, and unsafe seating layouts can support a separate product liability claim.
Common bus accident injuries
Buses are large, heavy, and lack seatbelts for most passengers — leaving riders, pedestrians, and other drivers vulnerable.
Whiplash & neck injuries
Sudden stops snap unrestrained passengers' necks against poles, seatbacks, and one another.
Spinal cord & back injuries
Herniated discs and vertebral fractures from sudden braking, jerking, and high-impact crashes.
Traumatic brain injuries
Concussions and TBIs from striking poles, windows, and other passengers without seatbelt protection.
Broken bones
Fractured arms, wrists, ribs, and hips — common when standing passengers fall during sudden movements.
Knee, hip & joint injuries
Twisting and crushing injuries during a sudden stop or while boarding and exiting.
Internal injuries
Side-impact crashes and pole impacts cause organ damage and internal bleeding requiring emergency care.
Lacerations & disfigurement
Shattered glass and bent metal frequently cause deep cuts and permanent scarring.
PTSD & emotional trauma
Anxiety, panic, and fear of public transit are real, compensable injuries under New York law.
Wrongful death
When a New York bus crash takes a loved one, surviving family can recover for funeral costs, lost support, and loss of companionship.
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Is the deadline different for suing the MTA or another public transit authority?
Yes. Claims against the MTA, NYCT, or any other public transit authority require a Notice of Claim filed within 90 days of the accident, and the lawsuit itself must be filed within one year and 90 days. Missing the Notice of Claim deadline almost always means losing the right to recover, so it is critical to contact a lawyer immediately after a bus crash.
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What is a Notice of Claim and why does it matter?
A Notice of Claim is a formal written document filed with a public agency that explains who was hurt, how, where, and what compensation is sought. It is a precondition to suing a public entity in New York. We prepare and file Notices of Claim carefully because errors or omissions can be used to challenge the claim later.
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Can I sue a private charter bus or tour bus company?
Yes. Private bus operators are held to a high standard of care as common carriers, meaning they must exercise more than ordinary care in protecting passengers. We pursue claims against the bus company, its insurer, the driver, and — when applicable — vehicle maintenance providers and other negligent third parties.
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What if I was injured while standing or by sudden braking, without a collision?
You may still have a claim. Sudden, unusual, or violent jerks and stops that exceed normal city operation can give rise to liability — though New York courts apply a heightened standard for these cases. We investigate driver behavior, training, video footage, and prior similar incidents to build the case.
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Who pays my medical bills after a bus accident?
If you were a pedestrian or in a passenger car, no-fault insurance from the at-fault vehicle generally covers initial medical bills and lost wages. As a bus passenger, the bus's insurance is typically primary for those benefits. On top of no-fault, you can pursue pain and suffering and other damages by suing the responsible parties.
Offices across NYC
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Brooklyn Midwood
1213 Avenue U
Brooklyn, NY 11229
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Brooklyn Flatbush
282 Flatbush Ave, Suite 2
Brooklyn, NY 11217
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Queens
80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 5001
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
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The Bronx
225B East 149th Street
Bronx, NY 10451