Your Milwaukee Bus Accident Lawyer

next steps after a Bus Accident

The most important step to take is to contact an attorney to begin the investigation into your potential claim. In Wisconsin, all personal injury claims must be filed within a specific time period, called the statute of limitations.

For bus accidents, this time period depends on who the claim is against. Generally, the time period is three years from the date of the accident, but for claims against the city, municipality or county for negligence by a city bus operator, the time period is shortened, often to 120 days.

Who is responsible for a bus accident?

While it is often the bus driver who is liable for an accident, that is not always the case. Even if the bus driver was partially at fault, Wisconsin has a comparative fault system, meaning if multiple parties contributed to the accident, multiple parties can be held liable. Even if the victim was partially at fault, our attorneys may be able to assist in recovering damages from the other parties at fault.

Parties who may be liable for a bus accident include the:

• Bus driver
  
• Bus maintenance crew
  
• Bus manufacturer
• Parts manufacturer
• Tour company operator

Because so many parties are potentially liable in a bus accident, it is best to contact our office today to assess your case and determine who are the appropriate parties to sue.