If you or someone you love have been the victim of a bus accident in New Haven, you may be entitled to financial compensation at the firm of Weber & Rubano. If you’re interested in what it’s like to work with us, request your free, no-obligation New Haven bus accident case review today.
Bus Accidents in Connecticut
The prospect of a bus accident is an upsetting thing to consider, understanding the risk involved. Whether you were hit by a bus in your vehicle or if the bus driver crashed the bus you were riding in, the prospect of multiple lives at stake due to one person’s carelessness or negligence is overwhelming.
From 2010 to 2020, in the United States, intercity (1-stop) buses accounted for 11% of fatal bus crashes, school buses comprised 38% of fatal crashes, and transit buses accounted for 35% of all fatal bus crashes.
In Connecticut, from 2016-2020, there were 936 fatalities from bus accidents.
What Financial Compensation Could You be Eligible for in Your New Haven Bus Accident Case?
The financial compensation awarded in your case may vary whenever you’re in a bus accident. However, you may be eligible for the following damage types.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are quantifiable. Economic damages include lost wages, future earnings, medical bills, and financial costs.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages are intangible bus accident damages. Pain, suffering, PTSD, emotional discomfort, and consortium are examples.
Punitive Damages
Punitive damages, also called exemplary damages, are difficult to prove in Connecticut because punitive damages are the only damages intended to punish the defendant for their supposed wrongdoing or negligence.
The goal of punitive damages is to discourage other parties from doing the same type of negligent behavior.
Additionally, punitive damages have a higher duty to prove that the defendant’s conduct was recklessly intentional, malicious, or a combination of the two.
In Connecticut, punitive damages are capped at covering court costs and legal fees, which is one of the strictest statutes on punitive damages in the United States.
What is the Statute of Limitations in Bus Accidents in Connecticut?
In many cases, the statute of limitations in bus accident cases is two years from the incident. However, this is just considering if the bus was privately-owned. Busses run by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) have different claims processes.
While the statute of limitations remains two years, that time does not stop while navigating the government’s extensive burden of proof.
Weber & Rubano: A New Haven Bus Accident Lawyer for You
The law firm of Weber & Rubano is here to make you whole again. We will do everything in our power to get you maximum compensation. Getting started is easy. All you have to do is contact our New Haven bus accident attorneys today for your free no, obligation case review.
