Boca Raton Accident Lawyers
Bus accident lawsuits are far more complicated than regular auto accident cases in Florida. The type of bus, or who owns it, makes a difference in which laws apply and how your case must be handled. To successfully recover full compensation for your injuries, or the loss of a loved one, you need the help of experienced bus accident lawyers who have the courage and dedication to take your case all the way to trial, eve against the most formidable opponents. Please, contact our Boca Raton accident lawyers today.
Bus passengers are the least likely to be injured in a bus accident. Drivers and passengers of other vehicles are far more likely to be injured in a collision with a bus. The most common bus accident injuries are sustained by people boarding or exiting the bus.
Liability for Bus Accidents
In regular car accidents we investigate the cause of the accident to determine who can be held financially responsible. In bus accidents, there is more to it. We have to determine who was responsible for the safety of the bus passengers and who was responsible for the safe operation of the bus, among many other factors.
Many buses are owned or operated by government entities. In that situation, we must determine which government entity is responsible for the bus, and whether they have contracted a third party to provide bus services. If you must sue a government entity, you need to act quickly. You have far less time to get started than you do when suing an individual or business. Examples of government owned and operated buses include:
- School buses
- Public buses
- Prison buses
Responsible parties in bus accidents can include:
- Bus driver
- Bus company
- Government entity responsible for bus or bus system
- Bus owner, such as a private school, church, or an individual
- Bus maintenance company
- Bus or part manufacturer or seller
- Driver of another vehicle
- Government entity responsible for design, construction, and/or maintenance of roadway
If you have been injured in a bus accident in Florida, please call the Boca Raton bus accident lawyers (888) 239-6950 or contact us online today. Your initial consultation with our Boca Raton accident attorney is free, and if we agree to represent you, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if you recover compensation for your injuries and losses.