Freeport Bus Accident Lawyer
Adrian Macias
Bus accidents can result in unexpected, life-changing injuries. After you or a loved one has been injured in a crash, it’s important to pursue legal compensation to cover your medical bills and support your healing. MTS Injury Lawyers is ready to help guide you and simplify the process, even if it seems intimidating.
Long Island is home to numerous dangerous roadways. Between 2014 and 2023, 16,000 victims suffered severe injuries from Long Island traffic crashes, including life-altering skull fractures, internal injuries, broken or distorted limbs, unconsciousness, severe lacerations, or burns. More than 2,100 people were killed in the same period.
Some roads, such as State Route 347, have undergone recent improvements, including center medians, turn lanes, bus pull-off areas, and coordinated traffic signals to prevent further traffic crashes. Still, bus accidents happen, and victims deserve justice.
Why Choose MTS Injury Lawyers
For over 60 years, MTS Injury Lawyers has provided experience legal representation to injured accident victims on Long Island and throughout the New York metropolitan area.
We have successfully represented tens of thousands of people injured in motor vehicle accidents, including bus crashes. We have recovered over $13 million for injured New Yorkers and their families.
When you work with us, you can expect the following:
- You’ll always be able to reach a real person.
- Calls and emails are returned promptly.
- Regular updates throughout your case.
- Legal advice explained in plain language.
- Honest expectations—not false promises.
- Questions are always welcome.
- Multilingual staff available to better serve the community in English, Spanish, Russian, and Portuguese.
MTS Injury Lawyers are deeply familiar with the most dangerous roadways in Freeport, and our attorneys and staff are all members of the Freeport community. Alongside our years of experience, we have real care and dedication to every client. There are no AI chatbots here, and there will always be a real person on the other end of the phone to listen to you. We take pride in supporting injured people and first responders in our community.
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What to Expect During Your Free Consultation
Consultations with MTS Injury Lawyers are always free and confidential, with no obligation to hire our firm. You’ll have the opportunity to tell your story and ask questions, and an attorney or experienced legal team member will explain whether you may have a case. Our team will then discuss the possible next steps and answer questions about insurance, medical bills, and the legal process. Our goal is to help you make an informed decision.
How to Prepare for Your Consultation
You do not need to have everything figured out before calling MTS Injury Lawyers. Our team will work with you to meet you where you’re at, review any available evidence, and determine the best path forward. If available, bring the following information to your consultation:
- Any available accident reports
- Insurance information
- Photos or videos from the accident scene
- Medical records or discharge paperwork
- Contact information of any witnesses
- A list of questions you want answered
It’s perfectly fine if you don’t have all of this information at your consultation—our legal staff can help you obtain the important evidence for your case.
What Compensation May Be Available After a Bus Accident?
In a Freeport bus accident claim, you generally can seek compensation for your economic and non-economic damages.
Economic Damages
Economic damages compensate victims for medical expenses, rehabilitation and therapy costs, lost income, reduced earning capacity, and transportation costs resulting from their injury.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages compensate victims for pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, emotional distress, scarring, disfigurement, and disability-related losses resulting from their injury.
Wrongful Death Claims After a Fatal Bus Crash
If your loved one has died from a Freeport bus accident, you may be eligible for compensation for wrongful death damages, like funeral and burial expenses, the deceased’s medical expenses, and lost income and support. Contact MTS Injury Lawyers for a confidential discussion with our counsel.
How Long Do I Have to File A Bus Accident Claim in Freeport?
The deadline for filing a bus accident lawsuit in Freeport depends on the type of defendant involved. The Nassau Inter-County Express, or NICE, is Nassau County’s primary public transit operator. NICE serves as an agent of Nassau County, so the filing rules and procedures for claims against government entities apply. Thus, to pursue a claim, you must file a notice of claim with the county within 90 days of the accident, and a lawsuit must be filed within a year and 90 days.
These notice requirements and filing deadlines may also apply to school bus accident cases if a school district or municipality operates the bus.
In cases against private bus operators, the typical New York statute of limitations for motor vehicle crashes may apply, giving you three years to file a lawsuit or two years in the case of a wrongful death.
Frequently Asked Questions About Freeport Bus Accident Cases
Do I Need a Lawyer After a Bus Accident?
While you aren’t required to have legal representation in a bus accident claim, hiring a lawyer gives you the best shot at recovering the full compensation you deserve. When you work with an experienced Freeport bus accident lawyer, they’ll take care of all the legal details, so you and your family can focus on healing. They’ll investigate the accident, gather evidence, file your claim, negotiate with insurers, litigate your case, and, if necessary, fight for you at trial.
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Bus Accident Lawyer?
At MTS Injury Lawyers, our Freeport bus accident lawyers charge nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee basis, so we don’t get paid anything unless we recover compensation for you.
How Long Will My Case Take?
Though there’s no standard timeframe for a Freeport bus accident lawsuit, typical cases take anywhere from a few months to a few years. Several factors affect this timeline, including the severity of the injuries, the strength of the evidence, the parties’ willingness to negotiate, and whether the case settles or goes to trial.
Adrian Macias
- September 21, 2026