School Bus Accident Injury Lawyers
School Bus Accident Injuries
School Bus Accident Injuries
At Morgan & Morgan, our car accident attorneys understand that injuries sustained in bus accidents are often more severe than those caused by other vehicular accidents.
A lack of on-board safety measures such as seatbelts can put riders at risk for serious injuries. In some cases, passengers who are injured aboard a bus may be entitled to financial compensation for losses resulting from an accident. Unfortunately, the process for recovering compensation after a bus crash can be difficult.
In many cases, buses are owned and operated by the government. Claims against Florida’s municipalities are often subject to stricter guidelines, including shorter time limits for taking legal action, and can present complications for attorneys who are not familiar with the intricacies of the claims process.
At Morgan & Morgan, our attorneys have handled bus accident cases against both private third parties and the government, and have a track record of success in recovering full compensation for our clients.
If you have been injured in a bus accident, either as a passenger on board or as a third party, you may be entitled to compensation for damages. Our bus accident attorneys are available to review your claim at no cost or obligation to you.
To learn more, please fill out our case review form today.
Our Process
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Documentation
First, your assigned legal team will gather records related to your claim, including medical records, medical bills, and insurance policy information.
These documents will help your attorney understand the extent of your injury, and build your case for compensation.
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Investigation
Your attorney and legal team will investigate your accident in great detail to gather the necessary evidence.
They may look at dashcam footage, security camera footage, police records, and more to help build your case.
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Negotiation
Your attorney will negotiate with the defense, outside of the courtroom, to help get you the compensation you may be entitled to.
If settlement negotiations are unsuccessful, your attorney is prepared to go to trial and present your case in the strongest possible form.
FAQs
How Can a Bus Accident Attorney Help Me?
- Review accident and police reports
- Interview witnesses and other passengers
- Photograph the scene of the accident as well as injuries you sustained
- Analyze medical reports
- Re-create accident scenes and scenarios with experts
- Handle correspondence from the opposing party and their respective insurance companies
Bus Accident Lawsuits and Liability
- The defective bus or part was “unreasonably dangerous”
- The bus was being operated as intended
- The bus’ performance had not changed since its initial purchase
- Bus driver
- Owner of the bus, including Florida state, other government entities, and private companies
- Company overseeing maintenance of the bus
- Manufacturer of the bus or any part of the bus
- The Florida municipality in which the accident occurred
- Negligent third party
Florida State Government Liability Limitations
Common Causes of Bus Accidents
- Fatigued bus drivers
- Drivers operating under the influence
- Distracted drivers
- Inadequately trained bus drivers
- Failure to follow traffic regulations
- Overloaded buses
- Poor bus maintenance\
School Bus Accidents
- Operate the bus with due care
- Activate safety measures, including flashing red lights and stop sign, while students board and leave the bus
- Verify traffic has stopped before permitting a child to exit the bus
- Monitor a child’s safe crossing of a street.
Common Bus Accident Injuries
- Brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Whiplash
- Burns
- Broken bones
- Lacerations
- Seizures
- Paralysis
- Death
What Compensation Can Be Recovered?
- Past and Future Medical Expenses: This may include fees for emergency room visits, hospital care, surgery, assistive devices, and appointments with necessary medical professionals.
- Lost Wages: Injured bus accident victims may be able to recover compensation for wages they would have earned had the accident not occurred. If the injured victim was unemployed at the time of the accident, they may be awarded lost wages if they can demonstrate earning potential during this time period.
- Pain and Suffering: This includes compensation for the physical pain suffered as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. Factors including the nature of the injury, the extent of the pain, and the length of time the victim is expected to suffer are considered when awarding these damages.
- Mental Anguish: Victims may also be awarded for emotional suffering incurred as a result of the accident. This can compensate for fright, embarrassment, nervousness, worry, grief, and other forms of emotional distress endured. It is important to note that parents may not be able to recover damages for mental anguish as a result of an injury their child sustains in a school bus accident; there are only certain instances in which recovery is possible.
- Loss of Consortium: The uninjured spouse of a bus accident victim accident may be able to recover damages for loss of marital benefits, sexual relations, affection, and comfort.
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