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Location: Michigan
Practice Areas: Auto Accident, Trucking Accident
Michael has served in the past as the Chairman of Association of Trial Lawyers of America's (ATLA) Interstate Trucking Litigation Group. He is the author of a West/ATLA joint publication Truck Ac
Location: Michigan
Practice Areas: Auto Accident, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
Being in a bus accident can be a frightening experience unlike other vehicle accidents. When you are in your own car, you still have a measure of control, which allows you to feel like you have the ability to do something about what is happening. With bus accidents, someone else is in charge and all you can feel and hear is an enormous metal object spinning out of control and the screams of other passengers.
It is a common myth among many that no matter what happens, no matter what the situation is, the vehicle which rear ends another is always at fault for the accident, and therefore liable for the damagers. While this may be an appealing thought to many, it is also a very false impression. There are many factors which go into deciding which vehicle, if any, were to blame for the accident.
There is no simple way to answer the question of who covers damages and medical expenses. With such a maze of loopholes, regulations, and laws, you will often find yourself drowning in a sea of unfamiliar terms and laws. This can be quite intimidating to many people, and in general, the best way to answer the question is to hire a lawyer in order to help you figure out the details of the situation, both legally and otherwise. There is nothing worse than finding yourself entitled to pay out of pocket for damages that your insurance company should have covered.