A Comet bus backed into an embankment at the intersection of Colonial Drive and Surrey Street in Columbia, South Carolina. Nine passengers and one bus driver were transported to local hospitals. Thankfully, no injuries appear to be life-threatening. Police say the accident was either due to mechanical error or operational error. The investigation continues.
Steps to Take in Litigating a Bus Accident Case:
Legal contributor Attorney Brian Mickelsen, an experienced bus accident lawyer, represents victims injured or killed in bus accidents. Below, Attorney Mickelsen shared his insight into the legal options available to victims injured in bus accidents.
Preserve and collect relevant evidence as soon as possible. This includes, but is not limited to, dash cam footage, witness statements, video, photographs, tire marks, black box data, and so forth.
Retain an expert to inspect the scene of the accident and the data in the bus.
Obtain a copy of the accident report and speak with the witnesses and responding officer.
Collect medical records and bills and ensure the injured party is getting the treatment they need.
Identify and research the at-fault driver, the owner of the bus, the employer of the at-fault driver, and all other relevant parties.
An experienced attorney at Mickelsen Dalton LLC can help determine if you have a claim and advise you of your options. Our attorneys have successfully represented several victims in cases arising from trucking and towing accidents. Within the past three years, Mickelsen Dalton LLC has recovered over $40 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients. We have been featured in Fox News, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and several other national news organizations.
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