Individuals who have suffered an injury in a bus accident may be able to file a lawsuit against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) or private bus company. In and of itself, however, an injury in a bus accident is not grounds for a lawsuit. In order to have a valid lawsuit, the victim must be able to prove that either the bus driver or bus company acted negligently. For instance, if the accident was the result of a road defect, the victims do not have grounds for a lawsuit against the bus company. Furthermore, victims of bus accidents must be able to prove that the injuries suffered in the crash caused either economic or non-economic damages. Economic damages are any financial strain the victim suffered. Non-economic damages are any pain and suffering caused by the crash. Our NYC bus accident lawyers can help you bring forth a lawsuit if you were injured in a bus accident due to any of the following: Speeding Changing lanes illegally Reckless driving Failure to yield Driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs Manufacturer error