$900,000 Bus Accident Settlement in Manhattan

Raphaelson & Levine secured a $900,000 settlement for a Manhattan bus passenger seriously injured when the bus was struck by another vehicle.

A Bus Collision in Manhattan

Our client was a passenger on a city bus traveling through Manhattan when another vehicle ran a red light and collided with the bus at full speed. The violent impact threw passengers from their seats. Our client suffered a fractured hip, herniated discs, and nerve damage that required immediate emergency surgery.

The injuries forced our client into months of intensive rehabilitation. Simple tasks — walking, climbing stairs, sitting for extended periods — became excruciating. The prospect of returning to work felt impossibly distant during the worst of the recovery.

Untangling Multi-Party Bus Accident Liability

Bus accident cases in Manhattan involve complex layers of liability. The at-fault driver's insurer blamed the bus operator for failing to take evasive action, while the bus company pointed solely at the other driver. Our bus accident attorneys obtained the bus's onboard camera footage and the traffic signal timing records, which conclusively proved the other driver ran the red light.

We also demonstrated that the bus company bore partial responsibility for failing to ensure adequate passenger safety measures, which contributed to the severity of our client's injuries upon impact.

Recovery for an Innocent Passenger

The $900,000 settlement compensates our client for emergency surgery, extensive rehabilitation, lost wages, and the lasting physical limitations caused by nerve damage. It reflects the full impact of injuries that never should have occurred.

"Bus passengers are among the most vulnerable people on the road — they have no control over the vehicle and no way to brace for impact. When negligent driving causes a collision, every injured passenger deserves full and fair compensation."

— Andrew Levine, Founding Partner at Raphaelson & Levine

If you've been injured in a bus accident in New York City, our mass transit accident attorneys have extensive experience handling claims against bus companies and negligent drivers, and are ready to review your case. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.