{"id":794,"date":"2026-10-27T06:11:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T06:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-73-29-182.nip.io\/trucking-accidents-new-mexico\/bus-crash-lawyer-albuquerque\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T07:41:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T07:41:24","slug":"bus-crash-lawyer-albuquerque","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/trucking-accidents-new-mexico\/bus-crash-lawyer-albuquerque\/","title":{"rendered":"Bus Crash Lawyer Albuquerque | El Gringo Law"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-791\" alt=\"Damaged motorcycle crash gear in labeled evidence bins on a tow yard shelf, with a crash diagram on a tablet.\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-motorcycle-crash-gear-in-labeled-evidence-bins-on-a-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-motorcycle-crash-gear-in-labeled-evidence-bins-on-a-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-motorcycle-crash-gear-in-labeled-evidence-bins-on-a-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-motorcycle-crash-gear-in-labeled-evidence-bins-on-a-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-motorcycle-crash-gear-in-labeled-evidence-bins-on-a-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-motorcycle-crash-gear-in-labeled-evidence-bins-on-a-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Bus Crash Lawyer \u00b7 Albuquerque, New Mexico<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Hurt in a Bus Crash? Talk With El Gringo Law About Your Next Steps<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Bus crashes can involve injuries, medical bills, lost income, and more than one responsible party. Our team represents people injured in bus crashes across New Mexico, including Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. Your first consultation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Request Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/contact\/\">Request Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Josh Wood \u00b7 Published October 27, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>For a bus crash lawyer in Albuquerque, the first questions are usually about fault, deadlines, and next steps. A bus crash claim seeks payment for injuries or a death caused by a bus collision. The injured person might be a passenger, a pedestrian struck by a bus, or a family member of someone who died. Fault depends on the facts. Deadlines apply to injury and wrongful death claims, so timing matters. This page explains who may be responsible, what a claim can cover, and what happens after you contact El Gringo Law.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Bus Crash Claim Covers in Albuquerque<\/h2>\n<p>A bus crash claim covers people hurt by a bus, or the family of someone a bus killed. It usually covers three groups:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Passengers hurt during a sudden stop, a turn, or a collision.<\/li>\n<li>Pedestrians and other road users struck by a bus.<\/li>\n<li>Families of a person killed in a bus crash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bus crashes often raise the same questions as car and trucking cases. Who was driving? Who employed the driver? What safety rules applied? Our team handles car accident claims and trucking accident claims across New Mexico, and a bus crash can fall within either area. Waiting to see whether an injury improves is a common mistake. Delay can cost time and evidence. When you call, we review the facts with you and explain whether a claim may fit.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a bus struck you or someone you love in Albuquerque, you may have a claim worth reviewing, and we can talk it through with you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-woman-in-a-wheelchair-boards-an-accessibility-van-via-a-li-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in a wheelchair boards an accessibility van via a lift while a driver assists her.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Who Can Be Held Responsible After a Bus Crash<\/h2>\n<p>The bus driver, the company that runs the bus, or another driver may be responsible, depending on the facts. An employer can answer for a driver&#8217;s negligence while the driver is working. A company can also face claims about how it hired, trained, or kept a driver. Responsibility can be shared. A cause of injury does not have to be the only cause to count, as explained in <a href=\"https:\/\/static.case.law\/nm\/134\/html\/0043-01.html\">Herrera v. Quality Pontiac<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Pedestrians have specific rules. When traffic signals are not operating, a driver must yield to a pedestrian who is in a crosswalk, under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18569\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 66-7-334<\/a>. A pedestrian should not suddenly leave a curb into a vehicle&#8217;s path when the driver cannot yield.<\/p>\n<p>Public buses follow different steps. <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18569\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 66-7-334<\/a> sets pedestrian right-of-way rules at crosswalks when traffic signals are not in place or not in operation, and it does not address when the Tort Claims Act applies to city, county, or transit buses. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 41-4-5<\/a>, the immunity granted by Subsection A of <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">\u00a7 41-4-4<\/a> does not apply to bodily injury, wrongful death or property damage caused by the negligence of public employees acting within the scope of their duties in the operation or maintenance of a motor vehicle. <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA 1978, \u00a7 41-4-5<\/a> reads: &#8220;The immunity granted pursuant to Subsection A of Section 41-4-4 NMSA 1978 does not apply to liability for damages resulting from bodily injury, wrongful death or property damage caused by the negligence of public employees while acting within the scope of their duties in the operation or maintenance of any motor vehicle, aircraft or watercraft.&#8221; Notice stating the time, place and circumstances of the loss must be presented within ninety days after the occurrence giving rise to the claim (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 41-4-16<\/a>). The statute does not count up to ninety days during which the injured person is incapacitated from giving notice by reason of injury, and a suit may proceed without that notice if the governmental entity had actual notice of the occurrence. For a wrongful death claim, the notice may be presented within six months after the date of the occurrence of the injury which resulted in the death.<\/p>\n<p>Evidence often decides fault. Useful evidence includes maintenance and inspection records, driver hours, onboard or dash video, and witness names. Federal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.3\">hours-of-service rules<\/a> limit how long drivers of property-carrying commercial motor vehicles may drive and remain on duty. Federal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-392.62\">bus safety rules<\/a> also require baggage to be secured so it cannot injure riders.<\/p>\n<h2>Injuries and Damages in a Bus Crash Claim<\/h2>\n<p>A bus crash claim can seek payment for medical care, lost income, and pain and suffering caused by the crash. Some bus crashes cause severe harm. Our practice covers catastrophic injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and burn injuries. Ongoing care, changes to a home, and lost ability to earn may also be part of a claim.<\/p>\n<p>Wrongful death claims work differently. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 41-2-1<\/a>, a death caused by another&#8217;s wrongful act can lead to an action for damages. The action is brought by the personal representative of the deceased (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 41-2-3<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>The value of any claim depends on the injuries, the medical record, and the facts of the crash. No one can predict a dollar figure from a web page.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Bus Crash Case Works: Steps and Timing<\/h2>\n<p>A bus crash case usually moves through five steps, from first call to final resolution.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consultation.<\/strong> We talk through the crash, your injuries, and any papers you have. You decide whether to move forward.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence requests.<\/strong> We ask for records and send preservation letters, because video and logs can be lost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical records.<\/strong> We gather records from your treating providers so your injuries are documented.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Claim presentation.<\/strong> We present the claim to the insurer or responsible party and negotiate. If needed, we file a lawsuit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution.<\/strong> The case ends in a settlement or a trial. You make key decisions at each stage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>What decides how long a case takes? The injuries, the treatment timeline, and whether fault is disputed are the main factors.<\/p>\n<p>Deadlines set the pace. New Mexico generally allows three years for an injury to the person (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18537\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 37-1-8<\/a>). A wrongful death action must be brought within three years after the date of death (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 41-2-2<\/a>). Because these dates differ, check them early.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Choose El Gringo Law for a Bus Crash Claim<\/h2>\n<p>El Gringo Law is a bus crash lawyer Albuquerque residents can contact to review a crash, the fault question, and the deadlines. The firm handles car accidents, trucking accidents, premises liability, negligent security, wrongful death, sexual assault, catastrophic injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and burn injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Josh Wood is the responsible lawyer for this page. He is licensed in New Mexico and Arizona. Our team includes more than one lawyer and support staff.<\/p>\n<p>Our approach in a bus case starts with evidence. We ask for records early, look closely at the driver and the company that runs the bus, and keep you informed as the case moves. We explain each step in plain language, so you know what it involves.<\/p>\n<p>Every case is different; past results do not predict a similar outcome.<\/p>\n<h2>Bus Crash Questions Answered<\/h2>\n<p>Short answers to common bus crash questions are below.<\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much can you sue for getting hit by a bus?<\/summary><p>The amount depends on your injuries, your medical care, your lost income, and the facts of the crash.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I was a pedestrian hit in a crosswalk?<\/summary><p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18569\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 66-7-335(B)<\/a>, a pedestrian crossing a roadway where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided must yield the right of way to all vehicles upon the roadway; the driver&#8217;s duty to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk without operating traffic-control signals is in <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18569\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 66-7-334(A)<\/a>, which does not apply under the conditions in <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18569\/index.do\">\u00a7 66-7-335(B)<\/a>. The facts of the crossing still matter.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should I talk to the bus company&#8217;s insurer first?<\/summary><p>You can speak with a lawyer before giving a recorded statement or signing forms. Early advice can help protect your claim.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if a public agency ran the bus?<\/summary><p>Written notice of a claim against a state or local public body under the Tort Claims Act is due within ninety days after the crash, not counting up to ninety days when the injured person is incapacitated by the injury, unless the governmental entity had actual notice of the occurrence; for a wrongful death claim, the notice may instead be presented within six months after the date of the occurrence of the injury which resulted in the death. Contact us quickly so the notice is handled on time.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a family sue after a fatal bus crash?<\/summary><p>Yes, a personal representative can bring a wrongful death action. It must be brought within three years after the date of death (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA<\/a> 1978, \u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/18541\/1\/document.do\">41-2-2<\/a> &#8212; three years from the date of death).<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I keep after a bus crash?<\/summary><p>Keep medical records and bills, photos, witness names, transit receipts, and letters from insurers.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I reach the firm?<\/summary><p>Call, submit the contact form, or start a chat. Spanish-language help is available.<\/p><\/details>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/close-up-of-wheelchair-accessibility-and-elderly-priority-sy-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of wheelchair accessibility and elderly priority symbols on the side of a red city bus.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With El Gringo Law About Your Bus Crash<\/h2>\n<p>If a bus struck you or someone you love, the deadlines may already be running. Our free, confidential first consultation comes with no obligation to continue (consulta inicial gratuita, confidencial y sin compromiso).<\/p>\n<p>If you were hurt in a bus crash in Albuquerque, contact our team today to review the facts. Call the firm, use the <a href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/contact\/\">contact form<\/a>, or start a chat. Share the date, the location, and what you remember about the crash. Josh Wood is the responsible lawyer for this page, and the firm&#8217;s website is elgringolaw.com.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>El Gringo Law is a personal injury law firm licensed to practice in New Mexico. The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Contact us directly to discuss the specific facts of your case. El Gringo Law, 1448 Bridge Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105, (505) 207-5000.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Why Injured People Contact El Gringo Law<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free First Consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your initial consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue. You can ask questions about your crash and your options before you decide anything.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focus on Serious Injury Claims<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El Gringo Law focuses on car accidents, trucking accidents, and other serious injury matters, including bus crashes, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reach Us Your Way<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call the firm, submit the contact form on this page, or start a chat. Choose the option that feels most comfortable for you.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lawyer Responsible for This Page<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Josh Wood, a lawyer licensed in New Mexico and Arizona, is responsible for the content of this page. Contact El Gringo Law by phone, through the contact form, or by chat.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Be Careful Before You Give a Statement<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurance adjusters and bus companies may contact you soon after a crash. Before you give a recorded statement or sign any paperwork, consider speaking with a lawyer about your situation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Talk With Our Team<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/contact\/\">Talk With Our Team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Steps That Can Help Protect Your Claim<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Medical Care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seek prompt medical evaluation, even if your injuries seem minor at first. Keep every appointment and follow your providers&#x27; instructions.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Document the Scene<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are able, photograph the vehicles, the road, visible injuries, and any signs or conditions that may have contributed to the crash.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Your Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save medical bills, prescriptions, pay stubs, and any letters from insurers or the bus company. Note the names of anyone who witnessed the crash.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact El Gringo Law<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Share what happened with our team. We can review the facts of your crash and explain the next steps during your free, confidential consultation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Speak With El Gringo Law About Your Bus Crash<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Start Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/contact\/\">Start Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/resources\/trucking-accidents-new-mexico\/\">Trucking Accidents in New Mexico: What Injured People Need to Know<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/resources\/trucking-accidents-new-mexico\/delivery-truck-accidents-albuquerque\/\">Delivery Truck Accident Lawyer in Albuquerque<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/trucking-accidents-new-mexico\/garbage-truck-accident-lawyer-albuquerque\/\">Garbage Truck Accident Lawyer in Albuquerque<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/trucking-accidents-new-mexico\/motorcycle-hit-by-truck-albuquerque\/\">Motorcycle Crash Involving a Truck in Albuquerque: Claims and Next Steps | El Gringo Law<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/trucking-accidents-new-mexico\/pedestrian-hit-by-truck-albuquerque\/\">Pedestrian Hit by a Truck in Albuquerque: Lawyer Help<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/trucking-accidents-new-mexico\/semi-truck-accident-lawyer-i-25-albuquerque\/\">Semi Truck Accident Lawyer on I-25 in Albuquerque<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hurt in a bus crash in Albuquerque? 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