Brooklyn Bus Accident Lawyer for NYC MTA and Transit Claims

In New York City, thousands of people rely on buses to get around. But what happens when there is an accident? It is critical that those who are injured protect their legal rights by seeking a lawyer skilled in representing clients in bus and transportation accidents. Karasik Law Group can help you gather evidence and build a case for receiving the full financial compensation you deserve for damages such as:

Every year, thousands of people are killed or sustain serious injuries in accidents involving buses. Tragically, many of these accidents are the result of negligent bus drivers and their employers. These accidents can result from poor driving, including the failure to yield the right of way to pedestrians, vehicles, bicyclists, as well as other violations of the relevant vehicle and traffic laws. Some accidents also involve the failure to properly maintain and/or equip the involved bus.

Driving a vehicle as large as a public transit bus through New York City requires an exceptional level of expertise and understanding of how to operate such a complicated vehicle. This is why bus drivers are held to higher licensing standards than an average passenger vehicle operator. While nearly all bus operators are extremely safe and reliable, there are some instances when even the best driver may succumb to a mistake that leads to an accident due to the following reasons:

In addition to working with an attorney, there are several steps you should take following a bus accident. First, you should seek immediate medical care for any injuries sustained and contact the police to file a report. If possible, take photos of the scene to document any issues with the bus maintenance, as well as any damages from a collision. Injured parties should work with their attorney to collect all available evidence that will help build a case. A Notice of Claim must be filed within 90 days of the accident to begin the process of your claim. Once you file your claim, you will be called in for a 50-H hearing, which is a required hearing when you file a claim against a public entity, similar to a deposition. You will be asked questions about your accident and your injuries during this hearing that will help to provide a clear and comprehensive picture of your situation.

Once you have completed your 50-H hearing, you and your attorney will be able to discuss the next steps to take. You will not be able to file a lawsuit if you have not completed these required steps, so it is important that you act quickly in order to begin this process and get on the right track towards receiving the compensation and legal protection that you deserve.

A bus claim is harder than a typical car claim because of who sits on the other side. When an MTA bus or a city vehicle is involved, you are up against a government entity, its insurer, and its legal department, plus a 90-day Notice of Claim deadline that quietly ends a valid case if it passes. Alexander Karasik, Esq. files that notice in time, requests the bus camera footage and the driver and maintenance records, and identifies every party who can be held liable, which can include the driver, the transit authority, a private bus company, or a third driver who caused the crash. He works your case himself and keeps you updated as it moves, instead of handing you to a rotating case manager. You pay nothing unless he recovers money for you. Call (929) 444-4444 to schedule a free consultation.

Due to the size, weight, and slow stopping abilities of buses, pedestrians may incur severe injuries as the result of an accident. Because buses operate without seatbelts or airbags, passengers are also at risk of injury.

Examples of common injuries include:

As a result of these injuries , victims may have reduced mobility, pain and suffering, lost wages, and added costs for medical bills that disrupt their lives dramatically. It is essential to contact a New York City Bus accident attorney as soon as possible after your accident to thoroughly investigate your case, pursue compensation, and advocate for your rights.

Brooklyn is home to large Russian, Ukrainian, and Spanish-speaking communities, and a bus crash is hard enough without explaining your injuries and the accident report through a stranger on the phone. At Karasik Law Group, P.C. you describe what happened, ask your questions, and read your settlement in Russian, Ukrainian, English, or Spanish, and you speak with Alexander Karasik, Esq. directly. If a trip to the office is hard while you are recovering, the first review can happen by virtual consultation from home.

After a bus accident you are facing medical bills, lost wages, and the cost of ongoing treatment, and the last thing you can afford is a legal retainer on top of it. Karasik Law Group, P.C. works on a contingency fee. There is no retainer and nothing out of pocket. The firm advances the cost of the investigation, including pulling the bus camera footage and the maintenance and driver records. The attorney fee comes only from the recovery, and only if Alexander Karasik, Esq. wins. If he does not recover compensation, you owe nothing.

A transit claim can run for a long time, because the strategy on the other side is often to wait you out. The lawyer who answers your first call should still be the one answering in month twelve. At Karasik Law Group, P.C. that lawyer is Alexander Karasik, Esq. He returns the calls and keeps you updated as the case moves, instead of going quiet after the paperwork is signed. He gives you a straight read on where the case actually stands at each stage.

A first lawyer passing on your bus case does not mean it has no value. Some firms run the numbers in a short phone call and pass before anyone has requested the bus footage or the records. A missed 90-day notice, liability that looks shared, or an injury that surfaced days later can all make a case look harder than it is. Alexander Karasik, Esq. reviews crashes other firms turned away, requests the transit records himself, and builds the proof of fault. The first review costs nothing, and you only pay if he recovers money for you.

When the MTA or another public entity is involved, a Notice of Claim must be filed within 90 days of the accident, long before the standard injury deadline. After that, you are called in for a 50-H hearing, a required questioning similar to a deposition, before a lawsuit can move forward. Because the 90-day window is short and easy to miss, call Karasik Law Group, P.C. as soon as you can so the notice is filed in time.

Depending on how the crash happened, liability can fall on the bus driver, the transit authority or private bus company that employed them, a third driver who caused the collision, or a maintenance contractor when faulty equipment is involved. Alexander Karasik, Esq. requests the camera footage, the driver records, and the maintenance history to identify every party who can be held responsible.

Yes. You can go through your entire bus accident case in Russian, Ukrainian, English, or Spanish. Alexander Karasik, Esq. and the Karasik Law Group, P.C. team explain your rights, file the MTA notice, and review your settlement with you in the language you are most comfortable speaking, in person or by virtual consultation.