Topeka Bus Accident Lawyers

Experienced Attorneys Fighting for Justice After Bus Accidents

Don’t be intimidated by the government or big company at fault for your bus accident. Our team of Topeka bus accident attorneys is here to guide you through the legal process, fight for your rights, and help you seek the financial compensation you are owed.

Whether you were a passenger, pedestrian, or in another vehicle, we’ll go over your legal options and create a strategy for your claim.

Tell us your story over a free consultation. We work on a contingency-fee-basis, which means you don’t pay unless we win.

Bus Crash Case Results

Our attorneys and support staff of investigators, case managers, and medical records specialists have extensive experience holding negligent drivers, companies, and governments accountable for harming innocent people. Take a look at some of our successful case results for clients in bus accidents:

• $400,000: When a school bus ran over a young girl’s leg, we refused to accept the insurance company’s attempt to shift blame to her. Our efforts ensured her injuries were properly compensated.
• $300,000: After a city bus collided with a company truck, causing catastrophic injuries to our client, we negotiated a significant settlement that acknowledged her pain and suffering.

Kansas Bus Accident Statistics

The Kansas Traffic Crash Facts 2023 report states there were 294 bus accidents. Of that total, 192 of the crashes were school buses, and 69 of them were city buses.

Types of Buses

There are multiple types of buses that can be involved in accidents. Whether you were in a crash with a private company bus or a public transport bus, our team can help you seek the compensation you need.

• School bus
• City bus
• Commercial bus
• Charter bus
• Party bus
• Shuttle bus

Common Causes of Bus Accidents

Bus accidents, a type of commercial vehicle accident, can be complex because there are often multiple parties involved. With the help of a bus accident lawyer in Topeka, you can hold all of the at-fault parties responsible for giving you injuries.

Common causes of bus accidents include:

• Driver negligence (including speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving, etc.)
• Bus company/government negligence
• Manufacturer defects
• Vehicle maintenance errors

What Compensation Can I Seek?

After a bus accident, you’re likely dealing with physical pain, emotional distress, mounting medical bills, and lost wages. We will fight for the settlement or jury verdict you need to help you with your future.

• Medical bills
• Lost income
• Property damage
• Funeral and burial costs (in the case of a wrongful death)
• Pain and suffering
• Trauma
• Loss of independence
• Disfigurement or scarring

Kansas Bus Accident Statute of Limitations

In the state of Kansas, you have 2 years to file a bus accident claim. However, if your accident involved a public bus, like a city bus, you may have a shorter amount of time to file a claim, according to the Kansas Tort Claims Act.

Hiring an experienced Topeka bus accident attorney can help you understand the timeline you need to follow for a successful personal injury claim.

Mike’s Got This! Schedule Your Free Consultation!

At DM Injury Law, we understand that bus accidents can seriously affect your life both short-term and long-term. That’s why our Topeka bus accident lawyers are ready to help you seek the justice and compensation you deserve. Tell us your story over a free consultation. Remember, you don’t pay unless we win your case.

Past results obtained on behalf of clients afford no guarantee of future results and every case is different and must be judged on its own merits.