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title: Bus Crash Archives - Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata &amp; Siegel, P.C.
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### [ 1100000 ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/case-results/1100000/) 

A $1.1 million Settlement was obtained on behalf of a woman who was a passenger on a bus that was struck by another bus. She suffered a traumatic brain injury, and a herniated disk, that requried surgery.

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### [ They were very prompt, personable, and professional, and worked meticulously to get us the best possible settlement ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/testimonials-clients/they-were-very-prompt-personable-and-professional-and-worked-meticulously-to-get-us-the-best-possible-settlement/) 

“My son, Trevor Beard, was injured in a bus accident on November 16, 2010\. While searching the internet for a personal injury attorney, I came across the name Chaikin & Sherman, P.C. Once I contacted the law firm, I spoke with Mr. Siegel and then later spoke with Mr. Chatman

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### [ The lawyers and all the staff at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel treat you with respect and kindness. ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/testimonials-clients/the-lawyers-and-all-the-staff-at-chaikin-sherman-cammarata-siegel-treat-you-with-respect-and-kindness/) 

“The lawyers and all the staff at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel treat you with respect and kindness. We were passengers on a metrobus that was involved in a collision. From the moment that we met our lawyers, they took care of everything. If you have a problem we highly

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### [ 500000 ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/case-results/500000-00/) 

$500,000 settlement obtained on behalf of a passenger in a bus accident who suffered a herniated disk when the bus driver fell asleep at the wheel, crossed the center line, and struck another car.

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