Personal Injury Attorneys in New York

Bus Accident Lawyers in Queens

Passengers, pedestrians and drivers hurt in collisions with MTA and private buses. Free consultation, and no fee unless we win.

A New York City transit bus stopped at a kerb on a wet grey afternoon
A claim involving the MTA usually has to be started within 90 days, not three years.

The 90-day rule is the thing to know

If your claim is against the MTA, New York City Transit, a school district or another public body, you generally must serve a notice of claim within 90 days of the incident, and any lawsuit usually has to be started within one year and 90 days. That is dramatically shorter than the ordinary three-year deadline, and it is the single most common reason a valid bus claim cannot be brought.

Buses are common carriers, which historically carried a heightened duty of care toward passengers. Whether you were a passenger, a pedestrian, a cyclist or in another vehicle changes both the claim and the insurance involved.

Get the bus route and vehicle number if you can, and report the incident before you leave. Transit buses carry multiple cameras, but footage is retained for a limited time — a prompt demand is often what preserves it.

How Davidov & Cohen can help

We take the administrative weight off you and put the case on a footing where the other side has a reason to deal with it properly.

01

We move on the 90-day clock first

Where a public body is involved, the notice of claim is the first thing we prepare. Everything else follows it.

02

We demand the footage before it cycles

Buses carry several cameras and the recordings are kept only for a limited period. We ask for them straight away.

03

We document the full injury

We work with your treating doctors, and specialists where a case calls for one, so the record reflects what the injury actually costs you.

04

We prepare it as a trial case

Most claims settle. They settle for more when the file is built as though it will be tried, and the other side knows it.

Bus cases we handle

  • MTA and city bus collisions
  • School bus accidents
  • Private and charter coaches
  • Passengers hurt by sudden stops
  • Slips and falls on board
  • Injuries boarding or alighting
  • Pedestrians struck by a bus
  • Cyclists struck by a bus
  • Doors closing on passengers
  • Wheelchair lift and securement injuries
  • Collisions with other vehicles
  • Injuries at bus stops and shelters

How long you have to file

If a public body such as the MTA or a school district is involved, a notice of claim within 90 days is generally required and the lawsuit usually must begin within one year and 90 days. A claim against a purely private bus company ordinarily follows the standard three-year deadline. Because it is not always obvious which applies, the safest course is to treat any bus injury as urgent.

Common questions

How long do I really have if it was an MTA bus?

Assume 90 days for the notice of claim. It is possible in limited circumstances to apply for permission to serve late, but that is discretionary and not something to rely on.

I was a passenger and no other vehicle was involved. Do I still have a claim?

Possibly. Sudden stops, doors closing on passengers and injuries while boarding can all give rise to claims, though they turn on the specific facts.

Does no-fault apply on a bus?

Passengers on a bus are generally entitled to no-fault benefits, with the 30-day application deadline. The notice of claim requirement is separate and runs alongside it.

The insurer already offered me money. Should I take it?

Speak to a lawyer first. Early offers usually arrive before the full extent of an injury is known, and accepting one normally means signing a release that ends the claim — including for treatment you have not had yet.

What does it cost to hire you?

Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, so our fee comes out of a recovery and there is no fee if there is no recovery. The consultation is free.

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At Davidov & Cohen Law, we are proud to have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for our clients who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others. Our dedicated legal team has successfully handled a wide range of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, construction site injuries, and more.

We understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll that an injury can take, which is why we fight tirelessly to secure the maximum compensation our clients deserve. Through aggressive negotiation and skilled litigation, we hold negligent parties accountable and help our clients rebuild their lives.

Every case we take on is pursued with determination and personalized attention. When you choose Davidov & Cohen Law, you are choosing experienced advocates committed to achieving justice for you and your family.

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