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A bus claim has a 90-day deadline most people miss
If an MTA, NYCTA or public school bus was involved, you must serve a formal notice of claim within 90 days of the accident, and file suit within one year and 90 days. These are not soft targets — courts dismiss late claims outright. Private charter, tour and coach operators follow the ordinary three-year rule, but they destroy footage and driver records fastest.
Who is responsible
- MTA / New York City Transit: city buses, express buses, Access-A-Ride subcontractors.
- Department of Education contractors: yellow school buses and matrons.
- Private operators: charter, tour, intercity and shuttle companies, federally regulated for driver hours and maintenance.
- Third parties: another motorist, a maintenance contractor or a parts manufacturer.
Common situations
I fell on a bus that braked or pulled away suddenly
New York requires more than an ordinary jolt for a moving-bus injury claim, so proof matters: onboard camera footage, other passengers, and the operator's own incident report. Getting footage before it cycles is decisive.
A bus hit me while I was walking or in my car
Standard negligence applies, but the notice of claim deadline still governs, and the MTA's investigators reach the scene within hours. You should not give a recorded statement before speaking to a lawyer.
My child was injured on a school bus
Claims can involve the bus company, the driver, the matron and the Department of Education. A minor's time limits can be extended, but the notice of claim requirement is not automatically forgiven.
Evidence to secure early
Onboard and street-facing camera footage, the operator's driving and disciplinary history, maintenance and brake inspection records, GPS and telematics data, and the internal incident report. Lawyers typically file no-fault so your medical bills are paid while liability is investigated.
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Sources and editorial review
Last reviewed: . Written and checked by the Personal Injury NYC editorial team against the official New York sources listed. This page has not been reviewed by an attorney. Time limits vary by claim — many personal injury lawsuits must be started within three years (CPLR 214), claims against a city or other public body can require a notice of claim in as little as 90 days, and medical malpractice and wrongful death have different limits. Check the official sources below and confirm your deadline with a New York-licensed attorney.
- NY Courts — Statute of limitations timetable
- NY Courts — What is a statute of limitations?
- NY Senate — CPLR 214 (three-year actions)
- NY Department of Financial Services — Auto insurance resource center
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