An accident on a bus or other form of public transportation can lead to serious injuries and losses, but filing an insurance claim for your losses could prove to be challenging. If you have serious injuries as a result of a driver’s mistakes, let our Tulsa public transportation accident attorney at Gorospe Law Firm help you hold them accountable.
It is possible to hold the bus driver, the city, and other parties accountable for your losses. However, you must act properly and notify the appropriate parties immediately. This is where our public transportation accident lawyer in Tulsa can help you.
Why Choose Us at Gorospe Law Firm?
Gorospe Law Firm brings over 20 years of experience to your personal injury case. With millions of dollars in recoveries for our clients, we know how to help victims get answers. Public transportation cases can be challenging, but our legal team is ready to help you seek full and fair compensation.
There are never any upfront costs to pay us. We put justice first in every case. Schedule a free consultation to receive personalized assistance. If, for any reason, we do not win your case, you do not pay us anything for our legal services.
How Long Do I Have to File a Public Transportation Accident Claim in Oklahoma?
At the core of what makes these accidents more challenging is the legal notification process required in these cases. To file a public transportation accident claim, you must:
- Submit a Notice of Claim with the relevant government agency within 180 days of the incident occurring. This must be reported to the appropriate government agency, such as the public school district if it involves a school bus or the Department of Transportation for a bus-related accident.
- Provide the circumstances leading to the accident, the date, time, and the location of the accident in your claim. Provide a comprehensive description of what occurred. Provide all evidence you have supporting your claims, such as photos of your injuries. You must also include the amount of compensation you are requesting with a description of your reasoning.
- The government agency has 60 days from the date of the Notice of Claim to respond to you. They can accept the claim and pay it or deny it.
- If the government agency denies your claim, you have one year from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party.
This process complicates the recovery of damages for victims. You must be able to submit a valid claim supported by evidence to the appropriate parties and include the value you are seeking. If they deny your claim, you only have a year from the date of the accident, not the notice of denial, to file a lawsuit. This may only be a couple of months after you receive notice. For this reason, it is critical not to wait but to hire a trusted and experienced attorney to guide you immediately.
Call Our Tulsa Public Transportation Accident Lawyers Today
Schedule a free consultation with our Tulsa public transportation accident attorney to learn more about your rights. At Gorospe Law Group, we know what is on the line, and we have the experience and dedication to fight for you to recover damages fairly. Let us pursue a legal claim for you and hold those who hurt you accountable.