Manhattan Bus Accident Lawyer
Over 40 years of experience representing Manhattan residents, workers, and tourists injured in MTA bus, tour bus, and charter bus accidents. Free consultation.
Experienced Bus Accident Representation in Manhattan
Manhattan, NYC's most densely populated borough with over 1.6 million residents plus millions of daily workers and tourists, has the city's most complex bus network. MTA buses navigate congested avenues like 1st Avenue, 2nd Avenue, and crosstown streets like 42nd Street through Times Square. Express buses (X1-X64) transport outer borough commuters at high speeds.
Tour buses (Gray Line, Big Bus) carry tourists through Midtown and Times Square. When you're injured in a Manhattan bus accident, you need attorneys who understand New York County Supreme Court at 60 Centre Street and can navigate the MTA's strict 90-day Notice of Claim requirement.
At Licatesi Law Group, we have over 40 years of experience representing Manhattan bus accident victims. We're familiar with every Manhattan neighborhood from the Financial District to Inwood, understand the specific dangers of Manhattan bus routes and tourist traffic, and know how to maximize recovery in New York County Supreme Court.
Our attorneys work closely with Manhattan's Level I Trauma Centers at NYU Langone Health, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, and Bellevue Hospital to ensure you receive the best medical care and documentation for your case.
Common MTA Bus Routes in Manhattan
We handle bus accident cases on all major Manhattan MTA routes, including:
- M15 (1st Avenue/2nd Avenue - Manhattan's busiest route)
- M34 (34th Street Crosstown near Penn Station)
- M42 (42nd Street through Times Square)
- M86 (86th Street Crosstown)
- M116 (116th Street in Harlem)
- Express buses: X1-X64 (from outer boroughs)
- Tour buses: Gray Line, Big Bus, CitySights
Major Manhattan Hospitals Treating Bus Accident Injuries
We represent Manhattan bus accident victims who received treatment at:
- NYU Langone Health (Level I Trauma Center)
- NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell (Level I Trauma)
- Bellevue Hospital Center (Level I Trauma Center)
- Mount Sinai Hospital
- Lenox Hill Hospital
- Memorial Sloan Kettering
Important: 90-Day Notice for Manhattan MTA Bus Accidents
If you were injured in an accident involving a Manhattan MTA bus (M15, M34, M42, or any NYC Transit bus), you have only 90 DAYS to file a Notice of Claim.
Missing this deadline can permanently bar your Manhattan bus accident 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, but only to victims who followed proper claim procedures.
Don't lose your right to compensation. Contact us right away after any Manhattan MTA or school bus accident. We'll file your Notice of Claim with New York County Supreme Court and protect your rights.
What matters after a Manhattan bus accident
Bus cases are evidence races. The route, operator, onboard video, dispatch records, passenger reports, and 90-day notice rules can matter as much as the medical record.
Who operated the bus
MTA, tour, charter, school, shuttle, and private buses trigger different insurance and notice paths. Identifying the operator early avoids lost deadlines.
Video and witness proof
Bus camera footage, MetroCard/OMNY data, incident reports, driver logs, passenger names, and nearby storefront video often disappear unless requested quickly.
Notice and no-fault issues
Government bus claims may require a 90-day Notice of Claim. Injured pedestrians, riders, cyclists, and drivers may also have no-fault benefit deadlines.
Records that strengthen the claim
- Bus route, bus number, operator name, time, stop location, direction of travel, and any transfer or fare records.
- Onboard video, dispatch logs, maintenance records, driver training records, and incident reports.
- Photos of the stop, intersection, bus lane, curb, signal, vehicle damage, and weather conditions.
- EMS, ER, imaging, orthopedic, neurology, therapy, and disability records.
- Witness names from passengers, pedestrians, building staff, businesses, and responding officers.
- No-fault filings, lost wages, out-of-pocket costs, and future-treatment recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Manhattan Bus Accidents
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Manhattan Neighborhoods We Serve
Our Manhattan bus accident lawyers represent clients throughout all of New York County, including: