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New York Bus Accident Lawyers

Fighting for bus accident victims throughout New York. MTA, school buses, tour buses, and private carriers. Over 40 years of experience securing maximum compensation.

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Bus Accident Attorney

Why Choose Licatesi Law Group for Your Bus Accident Case

Bus accident cases require specialized knowledge of government claim procedures, federal regulations, and corporate liability. Our attorneys have the experience to handle even the most complex bus accident cases.

40+ Years Experience

Decades of successfully handling complex bus accident cases throughout New York

$100M+ Recovered

Proven track record of maximum compensation for our bus accident clients

Top-Rated Attorneys

Award-winning lawyers specializing in bus accident litigation and government claims

Personalized Attention

Direct access to experienced attorneys who handle your case from start to finish

Free Consultation • No Fees Unless We Win • Available 24/7 • We Handle MTA & Government Bus Claims

Types of Bus Accidents We Handle

MTA/City Bus Accidents

NYC Transit Authority bus crashes with special 90-day Notice of Claim requirements

School Bus Accidents

Children injured in school transportation with government entity procedures

Tour & Charter Bus

Tourist and charter bus crashes including Greyhound and interstate carriers

Private Bus Carriers

Corporate shuttles, casino buses, church buses, and airport transportation

Passenger Injuries

Falls from sudden stops, door accidents, and slip/fall injuries on buses

Pedestrian Strikes

Pedestrians hit by buses at crosswalks, bus stops, or intersections

Bicycle Accidents

Cyclists struck by buses in bike lanes or at intersections

Multi-Vehicle Crashes

Buses colliding with cars, trucks, or other vehicles

Rollover Accidents

Bus rollovers causing mass casualties and evacuation difficulties

City Bus in Traffic

Proven Results in Bus & Vehicle Accident Cases

Our attorneys have recovered millions for bus accident victims throughout New York

$1,021,235
Auto Accidents
Plaintiff was involved in an auto accident in Long Island sustaining an exacerbation of prior neck and back injuries resulting in spinal surgery and physical therapy. Following careful deliberation, a Suffolk County jury awarded plaintiff a verdict for pain and suffering in the amount of $1,021,235 after a minimal $50,000 pre-trial offer.
$800,000
Auto Accidents
A hardworking individual's life changed dramatically after an accident at an intersection, leading to severe injuries that required spine surgery. Beyond the physical pain, the accident brought significant emotional and financial hardship.
$650,000
Auto Accidents
The Licatesi Law Group obtained a $650,000 verdict for a 55 year-old woman who underwent discectomy after being rear-ended at a red light. The Defendant argued the accident was of minimal impact, and that the plaintiff had pre-existing conditions due to a previous spinal surgery. The last offer prior to trial was $12,500.
$899,940
Auto Accidents
69 year old female with underlying osteoporosis and preexisting spinal degeneration awarded as a result of a motor vehicle accident causing an acute T12 fracture of her spine.
$800,000
Auto Accidents
66 year old female passenger in a motor vehicle sustained a right distal tibial pilon fracture and a right lateral malleolus fracture both requiring open reduction internal fixation as well as a left knee medial meniscus tear with a left knee subchondral fracture requiring arthroscopic assisted open reduction internal fixation.
$1,605,413
Auto Accidents
The injured plaintiff was struck from behind on the Hutchinson State Parkway sustaining injuries to the neck, back, and left shoulder. The plaintiff underwent a lumbar fusion and left shoulder surgery. After trial, plaintiff was awarded $1,605,413.39.
$875,000
Auto Accidents
51 year old male was rear ended sustaining neck and back injuries and successfully resolved his case within eighteen months.
$950,000
Auto Accidents
63-year-old rear ended on the cross island parkway resulting in an anterior cervical discectomy and permanently disabling her from work
$500,000
Auto Accidents
58-year-old female with preexisting injuries was awarded the maximum recoverable amount of $500,000 at arbitration after being involved in a motor vehicle accident
$750,000
Auto Accidents
61 year old male was involved in a head on collision exacerbating his prior injuries which resulted in a one level cervical fusion and an arthroscopic shoulder surgery
$1,000,000
Auto Accidents
Plaintiff rear ended causing herniated discs requiring an ACDF.
$1,770,000
Auto Accidents
Plaintiff was involved in a car accident resulting in multiple disc herniations requiring percutaneous fluoroscopic-guided epidural treatment and lumbar fusion laminectomy.
$1,025,000
Auto Accidents
The victim was driving on Route 112, in Medford, when he was stopped at a red traffic signal. His vehicle's rear end was struck by a trailing vehicle and sustained injuries to his neck and shoulder.
$800,000
Auto Accidents
Plaintiff sustained L3-4 disc herniation; L4-5 disc herniation; L5-S1 disc herniation; T12-L1 disc bulge; L1-L2 disc bulge; L2-3 disc bulge; C6-7 disc herniation with ventral CSF impression; C3-4 disc bulge with impression; C4-5 disc bulge with impression; C5-6 disc bulge with impression; Anterior cervical diskectomy at C6-7 with intervertebral implant; arthrodesis of C6-7.
$650,000
Auto Accidents
Rear-end collision—Lumbar herniations—Surgery—Defendant contends claim should be considered extinguished as of time of subsequent collision a few years later—$1,000,000 policy—No income claims.
$1,250,000
Auto Accidents
47 year old male involved in a two car Motor Vehicle Accident during the course of his employment sustaining right shoulder impingement with subsequent surgery as well as multiple cervical and lumbar herniated discs requiring lower back surgery.
$300,000
Auto Accidents
Settlement involving a 50 year old male who suffered an ankle injury requiring surgery following a motor vehicle accident in Nassau.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique and results depend on specific facts and circumstances.

School Bus Safety

CRITICAL: 90-Day Notice of Claim for MTA Bus Accidents

If you were injured in an accident involving an MTA bus, NYC Transit bus, or other government-operated bus, you have only 90 DAYS to file a Notice of Claim with the government entity.

Missing this deadline can permanently bar your case, no matter how severe your injuries or how clear the bus driver's fault. The MTA paid over $431 MILLION in bus accident settlements over 5 years, but only to victims who followed the proper claim procedures.

Don't lose your right to compensation. Contact us immediately after any bus accident involving MTA, school districts, or government agencies. We'll file your Notice of Claim and protect your rights.

Injured in a Bus Accident? Time is Critical.

Don't let strict government deadlines destroy your case. Our experienced bus accident attorneys will immediately file your Notice of Claim and fight for maximum compensation.

(516) 227-2662

Related Practice Areas

Auto Accidents

Representation for all types of motor vehicle accidents including collisions with buses

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Pedestrian Accidents

Fighting for pedestrians struck by buses and other vehicles

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Wrongful Death

Representing families who lost loved ones in fatal bus accidents

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High-Risk Bus Routes & Dangerous Intersections in NYC & Long Island

Certain MTA bus routes, school bus corridors, and intersections see disproportionately high accident rates due to heavy traffic, narrow streets, and complex navigation.

Manhattan Bus Routes & Areas

  • • M15 (1st/2nd Avenue) - heavy pedestrian traffic
  • • M14 (14th Street crosstown) - congestion
  • • M34 (34th Street crosstown) - tourist areas
  • • M42 (42nd Street) - Times Square congestion
  • • M86 (86th Street crosstown)
  • • Broadway corridor (multiple routes)
  • • Crosstown routes (narrow streets, tight turns)

Brooklyn Bus Routes & Areas

  • • B46 (Utica Avenue) - high-traffic corridor
  • • B41 (Flatbush Avenue) - heavy pedestrian areas
  • • B44 (Nostrand/Rogers Avenue)
  • • B35 (Church Avenue)
  • • B15 (JFK Airport route via Linden Blvd)
  • • Atlantic Avenue corridor (multiple routes)
  • • Downtown Brooklyn (Flatbush/Atlantic intersection)

Queens Bus Routes & Areas

  • • Q58 (Queens Boulevard) - major artery
  • • Q44 (Bronx-Queens Expressway service road)
  • • Q10 (JFK Airport route - Lefferts Blvd)
  • • Q20/Q44 (Jamaica/Flushing routes)
  • • Northern Boulevard corridor (multiple routes)
  • • Roosevelt Avenue/Jackson Heights
  • • Main Street Flushing (pedestrian congestion)

Bronx Bus Routes & Areas

  • • Bx12 (Fordham Road) - extremely busy corridor
  • • Bx41 (Webster Avenue/Gun Hill Road)
  • • Bx15 (3rd Avenue/149th Street)
  • • Bx36 (Grand Concourse)
  • • Cross Bronx routes (high traffic, aggressive drivers)
  • • Fordham Plaza (pedestrian accidents)
  • • 149th Street/3rd Avenue (Hub area)

Staten Island Bus Routes & Areas

  • • S79 (limited-stop express to Manhattan)
  • • S40/S90 (Richmond Avenue/Forest Avenue)
  • • S53 (Bay Street/Port Richmond)
  • • S78 (Hylan Boulevard)
  • • St. George Ferry Terminal (congestion)
  • • Victory Boulevard corridor
  • • Narrow residential streets (tight turns)

Nassau / Long Island Bus Routes

  • • NICE n1 (Hempstead Turnpike)
  • • NICE n4 (Merrick Road corridor)
  • • NICE n6 (Newbridge Road/Hicksville)
  • • School bus routes (morning/afternoon rush)
  • • Sunrise Highway service routes
  • • Northern State Parkway feeder routes
  • • Roosevelt Field Mall area (pedestrian-heavy)

High-Accident Bus Intersections Throughout NYC

Manhattan:

  • • 42nd Street & Broadway (Times Square)
  • • 14th Street & Union Square
  • • 34th Street & 7th Avenue (Penn Station)
  • • 125th Street & Lexington Avenue
  • • Canal Street & Broadway

Brooklyn & Queens:

  • • Flatbush & Atlantic Avenue (Brooklyn)
  • • Queens Boulevard & Roosevelt Avenue
  • • Jamaica Avenue & Parsons Boulevard
  • • Northern Boulevard & Main Street
  • • Utica Avenue & Empire Boulevard

Bronx & Staten Island:

  • • Fordham Road & Grand Concourse
  • • 149th Street & 3rd Avenue (the Hub)
  • • Gun Hill Road & White Plains Road
  • • Richmond Avenue & Forest Avenue (SI)
  • • Hylan Boulevard & New Dorp Lane (SI)

Common Bus Accident Scenarios in NYC & Long Island

Passenger Injuries:

  • • Sudden stops throwing standing passengers
  • • Sharp turns causing falls and collisions with poles/seats
  • • Door injuries (closing on passengers during boarding/exiting)
  • • Slip-and-fall from wet floors or debris in aisles
  • • Wheelchair securement failures
  • • Collisions causing seated passengers to strike interior

Pedestrian & Cyclist Accidents:

  • • Right-hook turns (bus turning into pedestrians/cyclists)
  • • Blind spot accidents (large mirrors don't eliminate all blind spots)
  • • Bus pulling away from stop into pedestrians
  • • Pedestrians crossing in front of stopped bus
  • • Bike lane incursions (buses blocking or entering bike lanes)
  • • Crosswalk accidents at busy intersections

Vehicle Collisions:

  • • Rear-end collisions (bus failing to stop in time)
  • • Side-swipe accidents (wide bus body, narrow streets)
  • • Intersection crashes (running red lights, failure to yield)
  • • Lane change accidents (inadequate clearance)
  • • Backing accidents (limited visibility)
  • • Bus stop zone accidents (cars illegally stopping)

School Bus, Tour Bus & Charter Bus Accident Locations

School Bus Accidents:

Peak danger times: 7-9 AM and 2-4 PM during school year

  • • Residential neighborhoods (narrow streets, parked cars)
  • • School drop-off/pick-up zones (pedestrian congestion)
  • • Stop-arm violations (cars illegally passing stopped buses)
  • • Highway accidents (field trips, athletic events)

Tour & Charter Buses:

Common accident locations for intercity and tour buses

  • • Port Authority Bus Terminal (Manhattan)
  • • George Washington Bridge approaches
  • • I-95, I-87, I-278 (highway accidents)
  • • Tourist destinations (Statue of Liberty, Times Square areas)

Your Legal Rights After a Bus Accident in ANY Location

Whether you were injured on an MTA bus, school bus, tour bus, or private shuttle—and no matter where the accident occurred—you have legal rights to compensation.

✓ 90-Day Notice Deadline (Government Buses):

MTA and school district buses require Notice of Claim within 90 DAYS—act immediately

✓ Highest Duty of Care:

Bus companies owe passengers the HIGHEST standard of care under NY law—easier to prove negligence

✓ Video Evidence Critical:

Bus cameras capture accidents but footage is erased within days—preservation letters must be sent ASAP

✓ $86M+ Annual MTA Payouts:

MTA pays substantial settlements—cases have value from $100K to $8M+ depending on injuries

If you or a loved one was injured in a bus accident on any of the routes or at any of the intersections listed above—or anywhere else in New York—contact Licatesi Law Group IMMEDIATELY. Time is critical for preserving video evidence and meeting notice deadlines. Call (516) 227-2662 for a free consultation. We handle all bus accident types: MTA, school buses, tour buses, charter buses, and private shuttles.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bus Accidents

Get answers to common questions about bus accident claims in New York

Bus Accident Lawyers Serving New York

We represent bus accident victims throughout the greater New York area

Brooklyn

Kings County

Queens

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Bronx

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Manhattan

New York County

Staten Island

Richmond County

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Long Island

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Nassau & Suffolk Counties

Don't Miss Critical Deadlines. Contact Us Today.

Bus accident cases have strict time limits, especially against government entities like the MTA. Our experienced attorneys will protect your rights and fight for the compensation you deserve. Call now for a free consultation.

(516) 227-2662

Serving bus accident victims throughout New York and New Jersey • No Fees Unless We Win