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❓ Are the survivors entitled to recover damages for their emotional distress?
Many states allow mental anguish and loss of companionship in wrongful death; others define recoverable non-economic losses differently.
❓ What does loss of inheritance mean?
The wealth the decedent likely would have accumulated and left to survivors but for the wrongful death.
❓ Can anyone file a wrongful death lawsuit? Or are there only specific people that may do so?
Only those authorized by statute - typically spouse, children, and parents, or a court-appointed representative for the family/estate. Friends and distant relatives generally cannot.

❓ If I am a driver of a vehicle that is involved in a bus collision, whom can I sue?
The bus driver/company or transit authority, negligent third-party drivers, maintenance contractors, and occasionally product manufacturers for defects - subject to comparative fault and any government immunities.
❓ Should I contact an attorney if my child has been seriously injured in a school bus accident?
Yes. School buses are often public entities with strict notice deadlines; issues can include driver negligence, supervision, and vehicle maintenance. Preserve reports, photos, and medical records promptly.
❓ Do I have to file a claim for recovery within a certain time period?
Yes. Statutes of limitations vary by state (often 1-3 years), and claims against public entities usually require a formal notice within a short window (often 30-180 days). Minors may have tolled deadlines.

❓ What is Traumatic Brain Injury?
A disruption of normal brain function caused by an external force (blow to the head, rapid acceleration/deceleration, penetration, or blast). Severity ranges from concussion to severe injury with contusions, hemorrhage, or diffuse axonal injury.
❓ Is there any treatment?
Yes. Mild TBI care includes rest, symptom management, and a gradual return to activity. Moderate/severe TBI may require emergency care, neurosurgery, ICU monitoring, seizure prevention, and comprehensive rehab (PT/OT/speech, neuropsychology, counseling).
❓ What are the symptoms of TBI?
Headache, confusion, memory or concentration problems, dizziness, nausea/vomiting, blurred vision, light/noise sensitivity, sleep changes, mood or behavior changes, and balance issues. Red flags: worsening headache, repeated vomiting, seizures, unequal pupils, weakness, slurred speech.

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