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Buses are generally considered among the safest vehicles on the road, but this does not mean they are immune to accidents involving pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicles. When HSR bus accidents occur, other motorists and pedestrians often incur serious injuries.
Busses are large, heavy vehicles on the road with serious accident risks. Like any other Hamilton car accident, there are many causes of bus accidents — only the crashes are usually more serious due to the sheer size and weight of buses.
Did you know that a typical, fully loaded HSR bus can weigh over 40,000 pounds, while an average car weighs about 3,000 pounds? Because of the size disparity and the basic laws of physics, any collision between a bus and car, person or cyclist is likely to result in serious, and even fatal, injuries.
If you or a loved one was injured, or a family member has lost their life due to an accident involving HSR or public transportation, please give us a call and tell us about your situation. As Hamilton HSR & bus accident lawyers, we have the expertise, experience and knowledge needed to get you the trial verdict or settlement you deserve.
Filing a successful claim against HSR can be confusing, complicated and can be risky to do so without the help of an experienced personal injury lawyer. Before you sign any paperwork pertaining to the accident, please give us a call. It is important you have a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer review all the paperwork you are provided.
What Causes Bus Accidents?
The HSR drivers’ union says newer HSR buses have large blind spots that place pedestrians at risk and may have played a role in recent collision injuries. Blind spots in buses are common in Hamilton and have been debated in many other cities across Canada. Other reasons that cyclists, pedestrians and other vehicles are hit by HSR buses include:
- Driver fatigue
- Driver impairment by medication
- Driver impairment by alcohol or drugs
- Driver impairment by marijuana
- HSR bus speed – driving too fast
- Busses not adjusting to bad weather
- Bus Blind Spots
- Left Turns
How Can I Take Action Following an HSR Bus Accident? Our Hamilton Bus Accident Lawyers Can Help
HSR accidents often devastate cyclists, passengers, pedestrians, and other drivers struck by a city bus. Serious injuries can create financial issues for victims, as well as for the friends and family members of those catastrophically injured and killed. Without income, there will be problems paying the mortgage, rent or other expenses or shared expenses previously paid by the victim. Families can be left unsure of what to do or where to turn to. We often help accident victims that suffer:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Brain injuries
- Serious orthopedic fractures
- Amputations
- Burns and scarring
- Paralysis
Compensation can be recovered for pain and suffering, past and future income or wage losses, future health care services required that OHIP does not cover, dependency or shared family expenses losses, as well as care, guidance, companionship and advice of the deceased family member. Our Hamilton bus accident lawyers will walk you through the process, help you gather evidence, and present a strong and compelling case on your behalf.
If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident involving HSR, you need an experienced Hamilton bus accident lawyer on your side. Our Hamilton personal injury lawyers are happy to provide a free, no-obligation consultation at your convenience.
At Lalande Personal Injury Lawyers, we take pride in being trusted Hamilton personal injury lawyers since 2003. Over the years, we’ve helped our clients recover more than $45 Million in settlements and verdicts in personal injury, disability, and employment law cases. Whether you’re dealing with a life-changing injury, a denied disability claim, wrongful death, a hurt child or employment termination, we are here to provide compassionate and experienced legal representation. If you believe you have a case, call us today—we’re ready to help you secure the compensation you deserve.
Call Lalande Personal Injury Lawyers today, no matter where you are in Ontario at 905-333-8888 for your free consultation. Alternatively, you can contact us online, confidentially, by filling out a contact form.