Bus Accidents and injury

Bus Accidents and injury Bus Company Liability for Injuries

Kenneth Vercammen & Associates Law Office helps people injured due to the negligence of others. We provide representation throughout New Jersey. The insurance companies will not help. Don't give up! Our Law Office can provide experienced attorney representation if you are injured. Our website www.njlaws.com provides information on civil cases we can be retained to represent people.
WHAT TO DO IF INJURED WHILE A PASSENGER IN A BUS

- AT THE ACCIDENT SCENE

Compiled by Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. from various sources

1. Stop . . . do not leave the scene of the accident. CALL 911, tell them where the accident occurred and ask for medical help if needed.

2. Get names, addresses, and license numbers of all drivers involved.

3. Get description and registration number and insurance information of all cars involved. License Plate Number __ Registration # __ Make __ Year __ Damage __ Insurance Company __ Insurance Policy Number __

4. Get names and addresses of all witnesses Witnesses will be a tremendous help to you in any subsequent court action, if there is any question of liability involved. Get the names and addresses of as many witnesses as possible. If they refuse to identify themselves, jot down the license plate numbers of their automobiles. Do not discuss the accident with the witnesses. Do not give the witnesses names to anyone but the police, your attorney or your insurance company.

5. While waiting for police, write down- Accident Information Date __ Time __ Location __ No. of vehicles involved __ Weather __ Road conditions __ Damage __ Speed of the other car __

6. Summary of accident __

7. Diagram of accident

8. Call an ambulance. If you have any reason to suspect you were injured in the accident, go to a hospital immediately or see a physician promptly. You'll want it on record that you sought treatment right away -not in a week or so.

9. Name of Police Officers, Department and Badge Number

10. Do not assign or accept blame for the accident. - The scene of the accident is not the place to determine fault. Discuss the accident only with the police, your attorney and with representatives of your insurance company. Give the other party only your drivers license number, registration number and insurance information. - Be cooperative with the police.

11. Seek hospital/ medical attention.

12. Call your car insurance company to report the accident if you have car insurance even though you were not in your car.

13. Call a personal injury attorney, not a real estate attorney: Call Kenneth A. Vercammen- Trial Attorney Attorney At Law (732) 572-0500 When you need help the most, we will be ready to help you.

Financial Recovery for passengers in Buses injured in accidents

1. Kenneth Vercammen Helps Injured persons A person who is injured as a result of the negligence of another person is what we in the legal profession refer to as a personal injury claimant. In other words, they have been injured as a result of an accident, and you now wish to prosecute a claim against an opposing party. As the attorney of record, I can bring an action for the injured person. Therefore, I request that all clients do as much as possible to cooperate and help in every way. The purpose of this article is to describe the procedure that we may follow and give you sufficient instructions to enable you to assist us in this undertaking. Needless to say, helping us is just another way of helping yourself.
More info at http://www.njlaws.com/bus_company_liability_for_injuries.htm

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